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Insolvency in the electrical industry: what to do?
The construction industry accounts for up to 10% of Australia’s GDP, yet a quarter of all insolvencies occur in the sector. Sean Carroll looks into why. ... -
Staying safe around fire ants as a sparkie
Solenopsis invicta can pose a threat to electricians, writes Paul Skelton. The very name of this invasive species means undefeated. Fire ants have become a risk ... -
Miracle survival sparks mental health campaign
After a miraculous fall that nearly ended his life, Jacob Pearce is doing all that he can to improve the mental health of young people in ... -
The sparkie gap: can immigrant electricians fill the skill shortage?
With skills shortages in the electrical industry, employers are looking to immigrant sparkies. But it’s not just a case of strapping on a tool belt and ... -
Do the math: increasing students maths skills
Greg Cheetham discusses the need for students to sharpen up on their level of mathematics and shares details of a program that is paving the way ... -
The blame game: what to do when something happens with PoE?
If something goes wrong with a PoE system, who is to blame? Ross McGravie looks at a cabler’s responsibilities according to the law. Imagine a scenario ... -
Solar farm safety legislation short-lived, what’s next?
Attempted reforms to legislation pertaining to solar farms has left a bad taste in the mouths of many Queensland electrical industry professionals. Ross McGravie reports. Queensland ... -
Batteries in store
An extensive trial on solar battery storage systems is currently underway, conducted by ITP Renewables. These are the results from its latest public report. The size ... -
Tradies on the line
Opinions about ‘find-a-tradie’-style website are divided, with devotees and detractors equally firm in their convictions. John Power looks at the advantages and drawbacks of different online ... -
Driving down fuel and energy costs at home
As electric vehicles slowly enter the market, one manufacturer has developed a system that will make charging a two-way street. Anna Hayes reports. In recent years, ...
