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ARENA to trial Next Generation Line Monitoring system
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $732,493 in funding towards Infravision. The funding will help its Next Generation Line Monitoring System, which aims to optimise ... -
ESV charges United Energy for major line clearance breaches in high bushfire risk areas
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has laid 24 charges against United Energy for allowing trees to grow too close to powerlines in high bushfire risk areas across ... -
NECA: Licenced electricians are critical to public safety
NECA has warned against the recommendation made by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) to reduce occupational licensing for electricians in their submission to ... -
NECA SA/NT introduces the NECA Certified Contractor
NECA SA/NT branch has launched the NECA Certified Contractor program. It aims to recognise members who are meeting all their legal and regulatory requirements of running ... -
NECA hosting webinar on recent IR changes
NECA is hosting a webinar to discuss how the recent IR legislation changes may impact electrical contractors. The webinar is going live on Thursday 8 December ... -
MBA: More must be done to address supply challenges in building and construction
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed today the need for governments to focus on tackling supply-side challenges in the building and construction industry. The ... -
Geelong man suffers electric shock as crane pulls down powerlines
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is warning workers to be aware of nearby powerlines when operating heavy machinery after a Geelong man was hospitalised when a crane ... -
Bunnings, MATES in Construction fundraise with limited edition hoodies
It took under four weeks for the trade and construction community to help raise $500,000 for mental health and suicide prevention, with the sell-out of MATES ... -
Australian Government partners with councils to combat illegal asbestos disposal
The Australian Government has developed a new guide in conjunction with councils to combat illegal asbestos disposal. The publication of the guide coincides with National Asbestos ... -
NECA recognises the country’s best at 2022 Industry Awards
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has recognised the industry’s best at the 2022 NECA Awards. The sold-out event took place on 24 November 2022, ...
