Electrical company fined $300K following worker's death
03 December, 2024The tragedy at a South Australian worksite resulted from a failure to take adequate steps to identify work hazards and to provide adequate training and safety documents.
Bringing geospatial tools to infrastructure planning
20 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Bentley Systems Pty LtdBentley Systems has joined forces with Google to enhance the way infrastructure is designed, built and operated.
Funding boost to transition heavy vehicles to electric
12 November, 2024ARENA has made $100 million in funding available under its Driving the Nation program to support the decarbonisation of heavy vehicles.
MEA protests terrace housing red tape
05 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaA recent determination by Energy Queensland Limited will impose an extra measure when connecting electricity to terrace homes in the state.
Charging up EV infrastructure in WA
30 October, 2024The WA Govt has opened up a third round of its Charge Up Grants, which support not-for-profits, small businesses and local governments to install charging infrastructure.
$35K fine for wiring error
29 October, 2024A WA couple were placed at risk of electric shock after an electrician's wiring error left their home live with dangerous voltages for a week.
Are electricians the most in-demand trade in Australia?
28 October, 2024Recent research from BizCover suggests this is the case, revealing an impressive 624,540 online searches for sparkies per year.
Update to renewable energy connection standard
23 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Building and EnergyThe updated standard will become mandatory six months from its publication date of 23 August 2024.
MEA gets behind household battery schemes
22 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia is urging both the government and opposition to support schemes that encourage Australians to embrace home battery programs.
$24K penalty for unprotected switchboard
22 October, 2024A Perth electrician and the company he owns have faced strong penalties for breaching WA's electrical licensing regulations.
Lighting stars celebrated at industry awards
16 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Lighting Council AustraliaWinners included a transformative public lighting project, a small business that illuminates famous public buildings, and a veteran of the lighting industry.
Deep dive on Surf Life Saving comms
09 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)At the upcoming Comms Connect Melbourne event, Surf Life Saving NSW's Andrew Ugarte will detail his organisation's journey designing a communications network.
NHP to distribute Socomec range across ANZ
08 October, 2024 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdFollowing a 20-year relationship between the companies, the exclusive distribution partnership will commence on 1 January 2025.
Electricity sector jobs forecast to double by 2029
02 October, 2024A new report reveals that the nation might soon face a worrying lack of the type of electrical skills needed for Australia's energy transition.
Simplifying admin for a family electrical business
20 September, 2024 | Supplied by: FergusFounded in 2007, Xceed Electrical is a family-owned and -operated business with over 20 years’ experience in the electrical industry.
