News
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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 ... -
Siemon to release webinar on VersaPOD data centre cabinets
Siemon will soon release a webinar that demonstrates how VersaPOD data centre cabinets can be applied to deliver capital and operational savings. Titled Reducing Data Centre ... -
Drug tests save money says SafeWork Laboratories
According to SafeWork Laboratories (a national drug testing laboratory group), the Australian construction industry could save several hundred million dollars per year through compulsory workplace drug ... -
NECA QLD Excellence and Apprentice Awards
Queensland’s best electrical and communications contractors and apprentices have been recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence and Apprentice Awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications ... -
Investment in apprentices fundamental to economic growth
The rebound in Australia’s building and construction sector – primarily a result of residential construction – is good economic news that means we have the potential to ... -
Electrical Connection is turning 20
Paul Skelton looks back at how the magazine has survived, thrived and dived into many of the issues surrounding the industry. The year was 1995. John ... -
Hobart nbn rollout now 50% complete
The rollout of the National Broadband Network (nbn) in Hobart is now 50% complete and the latest fixed wireless tower has been switched on in Neika, ...