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“Morally offensive” plumbers penalised for unlicensed electrical advice
Two plumbers have been fined for breaching WA’s electricity licensing regulations by assessing electrical installations without holding an electrical worker’s licence. The plumbers assessed customers’ switchboards ... -
Changes to tracing and isolation of COVID in Victoria
The Victorian Government has released the overhauled and updated new rules that now apply for a positive case of COVID-19 in a workplace. These rules take ... -
National Asbestos Awareness Month: Stop playing renovation roulette
Amid Australia’s multi-billion dollar home renovation boom, the National Asbestos Awareness Month campaign (1–30 November) aims to reduce asbestos-related diseases by urging renovators and tradies to ... -
Clipsal releases Sparkies Scholarship for South Australia
Clipsal has announced ‘Sparkies Scholarship’, a training and mentorship program for South Australian electrical apprentices, culminating in the awarding of the Electrical Apprentice of the Year. ... -
Electric bus depot trial hitting the road in Leichhardt
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $5 million in funding to support the pilot deployment of Australia’s largest electric bus fleet consisting of 40 ... -
Women taking up tools at record rates Queensland sets new national record
The number of women turning to construction has hit a new record, with Queensland leading the country for enrolments of female construction apprentices according to data ... -
RS Components supports future-focused engineering programs
RS Components has announced a three-year partnership with Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB), supporting its ‘Regioneering’ and ‘Pathways’ programs. These programs are designed to inspire students ... -
New inverter standard is in effect this December
The new standard for Grid connection of energy systems via inverters – Inverter requirements, AS/NZS 4777.2:2020, will come into effect on 18 December 2021 and it ... -
New research highlights need to re-prioritise safety, wellbeing in construction
Procore Technologies has released new industry research that reveals low rates of safety training and mental healthy initiatives within Australian construction organisations. The survey also showed ... -
eleXsys Energy appoints first Master Licensee
eleXsys Energy, which provides renewable energy solutions to global energy grids, has announced the appointment of the world’s first Master Licensee for its multi-award-winning technology. Planet ...
