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Renovator fined for illegal, risky electrical work
A WA bathroom renovator has received a fine for carrying out illegal electrical work that could have caused a fatality. Jack Alexander Lusty, the sole director ... -
Construction company fined $70,000 after fall through plywood flooring
Caelli Constructions (Vic) was sentenced ex-parte at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 27 November 2024 after being found guilty of a single charge of failing ... -
Skilled workforce recession requires apprenticeships boost
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is concerned at the 38% decline in apprenticeship and traineeship commencements in a four-month period across 2024-25 compared to the ... -
Public consultation open for NSW utilities and electrotechnology industries
Public consultation is now open for the NSW utilities and electrotechnology industries with Standards Australia seeking input on two crucial standards that ensure electrical safety. The ... -
All Energy Australia 2024: A dive into the future of clean energy
All Energy Australia is the South Hemisphere’s largest clean energy event. San Williams breaks it down as it happened. All Energy Australia attracted a record-breaking attendance ... -
CSIRO solar venture nets record seed funding
FPR Energy, a recent venture from CSIRO, has secured $15 million in seed funding to commercialise the next solar thermal technology that will help reduce industrial ... -
SA Power Networks to trial eco-switchgear
SA Power Networks will be extending an existing partnership with Schneider Electric in order to make its grid operations more environmentally friendly. The two companies will ... -
RedEarth Energy Storage partners with ambibox
RedEarth Energy Storage has partnered with ambibox, a leading DC electric vehicle (EV) charging company, to produce vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bidirectional EV chargers for Australian and New ... -
Philips Dynalite opens local PCBA production line
Philips Dynalite has opened its own local printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) line, expanding its Australian manufacturing facility. The automated PCBA line, supplied by Hawker Richardson, ... -
Report reveals self-employed energy workers the highest since COVID
Self-employment in the energy labour market is on the rise with self-employment at its highest level since 2017 according to research by Minding Their Own Business: ...
