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EWPA welcomes release of latest Standard
The Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA) has welcomed the updated version of the Australian Standard for elevated work platform (EWP) manufacturers and operators. Standards Australia ... -
PIP acquires Honeywell’s PPE business
Protective Industrial Products (PIP), an Australian-based leader in personal protective equipment, has completed its acquisition of Honeywell’s personal protective equipment (PPE) business. The acquisition brings a ... -
ARC reports record growth in RAC licences
The ARCTick licence scheme is at record levels with major increases in consecutive years. This reflects the sector’s expanding workforce and increasing industry profile. In the ... -
Home building to rebound with interest rate cuts
The number of homes starting construction in Australia is expected to increase over the next few years. It’s driven by population growth, low unemployment and falling ... -
Monash University developing flow batteries for rooftop solar energy
Engineers have developed a water-based battery that can help homes store rooftop solar energy safely, cheaply and more efficiently. The flow batteries have existed for decades ... -
Teck Global to distribute Siemens medium-voltage portfolio
Siemens has appointed Perth-based company Teck Global as a value-added reseller (VAR) for its medium-voltage portfolio in Australia. The agreement follows several successful collaborations between the ... -
Perth man fined in Magistrates Court for unlicensed electrical work
Cody De Waal, trading as Customised Electrics and Air, was ordered to pay a $3,500 fine and costs of $951.50 at Perth Magistrates Court after pleading ... -
NSW Government introduces digital applications for high-risk work license holders
The NSW Government is making is an easier process for construction workers, manufacturers and factory operators to apply for a High-Risk Work License. Customers can apply ... -
TAFE NSW creates avenues amid mass predicted career changes
A survey by Indeed predicts 5.5 million Australians are actively considering a job change in 2025, which is more than a third of Australia’s workforce. According ... -
ARC building consumer awareness through licence scheme
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC), through its ARCTick licence scheme, is strengthening consumer awareness of the significance of using licensed professionals. The 2024-25 campaign showed website ...
