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Ellis innovation secures Ausgrid order
A cable cleat designed specifically to secure power cables in trefoil formation has won Ellis a major order from Australian power provider, Ausgrid. Colossus was designed ... -
Top Victorian electrical apprentices named for 2015
Eight electrical apprentices, who demonstrated consistent levels of excellence throughout their work and training, were recognised by Australia’s peak electrical industry association, the National Electrical and ... -
Some Advice on ATO Payment Arrangements
Part of our role as small business accountants is to act as a barrier or intermediary between the tax office and the small businesses of Australia. ... -
How much energy escapes through recessed lighting cut-outs and insulation gaps in ceilings?
LED company Brightgreen has released a comparative study on the effect recessed and surface-mounted LEDs have on home thermal efficiency. Modelled on government and academic research, the ... -
NECA responds to Senate inquiry on non-conforming products
Precipitated by the Victorian Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) report on the Docklands Lacrosse Fire, the Senate will hold an inquiry into non-conforming building products called by ... -
Unfair dismissal blamed for 1 in 3 disputes with staff, new data reveals
Unfair dismissal is the main reason employees make a formal claim against their employers, and of these claims, nearly a quarter centre around serious misconduct (12%) ... -
NECA School Students Award
University isn’t for everyone, and an apprenticeship or trades study can be just as fulfilling. “NECA encourages school students in Years 9 through to 12 to consider ... -
Women in wider range of construction industry careers
While women make up only 12 per cent of employees in the Australian construction industry, they are representing the sector in a wider range of jobs ... -
Industry is seeking more education on the DALI standard
A recent survey of 120 electricians by NECA reveals that while 46% are familiar with Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) – the global standard for lighting ... -
Australia’s best trades and skills people prepare for international competition
With less than a month to go, the 25 talented young trades and skills people comprising WorldSkills Australia’s 2015 Skillaroos team are hard at work ...
