nbn's campaign to address skilled telco shortage
27 October, 2015 | Supplied by: nbn co ltdnbn has launched a new campaign to attract a new generation of workers to build and maintain the nbn network, as well as address a telecommunications skills shortage.
Apprentice death is a tragic reminder: NECA
26 October, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe death of a young apprentice in Victoria has prompted the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) to remind all electrical apprentices, electricians and contractors about the dangers of working with live electricity.
GreenSync wins energy award at Australian Technologies Competition
26 October, 2015 | Supplied by: GreenSync Pty LtdGreenSync has edged out tough competition to win the Energy Technology Award for the Australian Technologies Competition.
NECA Victoria leadership change
23 October, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has announced the departure of the Victorian Chapter Council's executive director.
Prysmian announced as nbn's 'Supplier of the Year'
20 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Prysmian Australia PTY LTDThe Prysmian Group, which manufactures and supplies optical ribbon to the nbn, has been announced as nbn’s Supplier of the Year for 2015.
Electricians put on notice to replace faulty Infinity cables
19 October, 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging electricians and builders to replace dangerous Infinity electrical cables that were installed in up to 40,000 homes and businesses throughout Australia.
ABB celebrates 60 years of transformer manufacturing
16 October, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdTop energy sector stakeholders have helped ABB Australia celebrate 60 years of transformer manufacturing in Western Australia.
Siemon launches WheelHouse brand for data centres
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Siemon AustraliaSiemon has launched its new WheelHouse Advanced Data Center Solutions brand in an effort to align its established line of cable and connectivity systems with upcoming products.
Rittal welcomes new managing director
13 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Rittal Pty LtdRittal has appointed a new managing director for its Australia and New Zealand business.
SKL electrical cables prohibition
12 October, 2015A prohibition notice has been issued to prevent the sale and/or installation of some SKL brand thermo-plastic sheath (TPS) electrical cables marked 2013, which use a PVC material that does not comply with Australian standards.
Product recall — Avanco DC isolators
09 October, 2015A reminder to electrical workers about the product recall on Avanco DC isolators has been issued by the Electrical Safety Office.
Solar award winners power past competitors
09 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe winners of the 2015 Clean Energy Council Solar Design and Installation Awards were announced following the All-Energy Australia conference in Melbourne.
Pilot battery recycling trial
08 October, 2015The Lighting Council has partnered with the Queensland Government for a recycling trial to divert emergency and exit lighting batteries from landfill.
College concerns reinforce need for VET sector vigilance
06 October, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationReports concerning the substandard practices of an Australia-wide training provider reinforce the need for vigilance and reform, says NECA.
ACCC gives the nod to revised solar retailer code of conduct
02 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe ACCC has announced it will reauthorise the revised solar retailer code of conduct for a further five years, which now covers providers of solar leases and power purchasing agreements.
