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ABB celebrates 60 years of manufacturing in WA
ABB has hosted an event at its Malaga factory to celebrate 60 years of transformer manufacturing in Western Australia (WA). Guided factory tours were the highlight ... -
Contract disputes costing the economy $7 billion annually
Australia’s $300 billion construction industry is booming, with the latest ABS data revealing building approvals increased by 13.1% since August 2014, the largest annual increase on ... -
SKL electrical cables prohibition
A prohibition notice has been issued to prevent sale and/or installation of some SKL brand thermo-plastic sheath (TPS) electrical cables marked 2013. These cables were imported and ... -
NECA welcomes new ministerial appointments
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has welcomed a raft of new ministerial appointments announced on Sunday by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. “Whilst NECA enjoyed ... -
Solar power systems product recall reminder
The Electrical Safety Office has reminded electrical workers and contractors performing work on solar photovoltaic systems of recalled DC isolators that may still be installed. This ... -
Lighting Council Australia launches battery recycling trial
Lighting Council Australia has partnered with the Queensland Government to divert emergency and exit lighting batteries from landfill. The pilot recycling program EXITCYCLE was launched at ... -
VET sector needs vigilance and reform
The CEO of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), Suresh Manickam, says media reports in relation to the practices of an Australia-wide training provider further ... -
Successful careers through electrical apprenticeships
The perceived status of vocational education and trade-based careers must be raised and refocused to ensure that students are fully aware of their future pathways, says CEO of ... -
Tradies raise $77k for mental health
As a result of ongoing work by Laser plumbing and electrical to raise both funds and awareness for Beyondblue and the importance of having good mental health ... -
ExitCycle to be officially launched in Brisbane
Lighting Council Australia will be officially launching ExitCycle – a battery recycling initiative for emergency and exit lighting supported by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection ...
