ABB appoints new Australian distributor
28 February, 2024 | Supplied by: ABB AustraliaAmber Technology, a company distributing high-tech audiovisual solutions, has been chosen to be a technical distributor for ABB in Australia.
Ampcontrol welcomes largest apprentice cohort yet
20 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty LtdUndertaken over a nominal four-year period, the Apprentice Program combines part-time study with structured work experience.
1000 NSW energy workers walk off job
08 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Electrical Trades Union (ETU)More than 1000 workers from Transgrid and Endeavour Energy are striking for 24 hours while calling for a pay rise in line with inflation.
Electrician fined after leaving live switchboard in classroom
06 February, 2024An electrician contracted to install air-conditioning units at a Sunshine Coast school has been fined $10,000.
Qld to amend electrical safety laws
02 February, 2024The Queensland Government has responded to a 2023 review of the state's Electrical Safety Act 2002.
Aquatic centre fined following electric shock
30 January, 2024A Queensland aquatic centre has been fined $85,000 after one of its workers contacted overhead powerlines with a pool-cleaning tool.
Lighting Council Australia protests new LED rules
30 January, 2024Australia's peak lighting body is warning that the proposed rules will reduce energy savings, increase consumer prices and reduce consumer choice.
Electrician loses licences following criminal acts
18 January, 2024A Perth electrician has received a criminal conviction for indecent acts committed while working at a customer's home.
NSW to receive 25 MW solar farm c/o Google
04 January, 2024The solar farm will help advance Google's 2030 goal to run off 24/7 carbon-free energy wherever it operates.
Aust electrical engineers can now use EPLAN software
20 December, 2023 | Supplied by: APS IndustrialThe platform's engineering design software tools enable electrical, automation and mechatronic engineers to streamline their processes.
Fresh talent for WA energy industry
12 December, 2023A new cohort of apprentices and university and business traineeship students has graduated at Western Power.
Repair job leads to fatal electrocution
06 December, 2023An incident being investigated by WorkSafe Qld has underlined the dangers of working in proximity to underground cables.
Call for electrical safety inspectors
04 December, 2023Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is seeking senior electrical inspectors to help keep Queenslanders electrically safe at work and home.
Govt to fund 32 GW of renewable energy
28 November, 2023In a move hailed by climate orgs, the Australian Government will act to double the renewable energy in the nation's grid.
Record number of apprentices to tackle energy transition
28 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty LtdIn a bid to prepare its workforce for the shift to renewables, Ampcontrol has taken on 55 new apprentices.
