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WL Gore & Associates 18 GHz cable assembly
A rugged 18 GHz cable assembly has been added to the Phaseflex Microwave/RF test assemblies range. The assembly is specifically engineered for high throughput production test applications in the...
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Industry bodies disagree with IPART’s ‘fair and reasonable’...
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART’s) recommendations for solar power pricing have caused quite the industry stir. Clean Energy Council Policy Director Russell Marsh said, “The...
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Mentors for apprentices will aid retention rates
Australian apprentices will receive more support in the form of industry-based mentors and advisers, Senator Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills, has announced. Under the...
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VET system reforms will ease skills shortage, says Chris Evans
The Gillard Government intends to make radical reforms to Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) system, Senator Chris Evans has said. Evans, the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills,...
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Avaya ERS 4800 ethernet switches
Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) 4800 switches have been designed to support services needed for next-generation campus edge solutions - such as network virtualisation and wireless integration - and help...
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Australian company sheds new light on Westminster Hall
Westminster Hall has received a 21st-century update, courtesy of an Australian company. The Gerard Lighting Group’s Pierlite Division in the UK has installed almost 1000 LED energy-saving lamps in six...
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Phoenix Contact lean managed switches
The latest versions of Phoenix Contact compact lead managed switches (LMS) feature IGMP snooping and multicast detection functions that are activated upon shipment, enabling the switches to be...
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Energy merger risks thousands of jobs, claims Unions NSW
Thousands of jobs are at risk from the planned merger of Endeavour Energy, Ausgrid and Essential Energy, Unions NSW claims. The Union group said that the NSW state government’s plans to merge the...
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Legislation passed to abolish the ABCC
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) is to be abolished after the Building and Construction Industry (Transition to Fair Work) Bill was passed in the Senate on 20 March. The...
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New headquarters and State Manager for Master Electricians Australia
Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has been busy, appointing Jody McGann as the new State Manager and officially opening its new headquarters in Parramatta. MEA held an open day on 16 March for...
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Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM5350 power meter
Schneider Electric has added the PowerLogic PM5350 power meter to its range of meters.The meter has a comprehensive measurement package, language customisation, tamper-resistant revenue seals and...
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Jemena: smart meters sabotaged
Jemena has announced that the failure of 21 smart meters was the result of sabotage “by an unknown person or persons”. The company said that the sabotage was confirmed by independent chemical testing...
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FLIR i-Series infrared cameras
The upgraded i-Series cameras offer improved infrared camera options The FLIR i7 now has 36% higher thermal resolution than before and a wider 29° field of view to help users image more clearly and...
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Businesses should review energy contracts before carbon tax hits, says Energy...
Energy Action has urged businesses to review their energy contracts in preparation for the carbon tax. The independent energy management company said that energy retailers are likely to process a...
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Testo launches webshop
Portable measuring instruments manufacturer Testo has launched an online shop, testoAUS, to make searching for measuring equipment easier. The website, www.testoaus.com.au, has everything from thermal...
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USU: Endeavour's outsourcing puts scores of jobs at risk
Endeavour Energy plans to outsource electricity connection and disconnection field officer positions, according to the United Services Union (USU). The Union group claims this will put ‘scores’ of...
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Skills shortage needs urgent attention, Engineers Australia tells inquiry
Our engineering skills shortage needs urgent attention, Engineers Australia told the Senate Inquiry into the Shortage of Engineering and Related Employment Skills. “The answer is complex, but includes...
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5 tips to beat business phone fraud
As part of National Fraud Week, Telstra has released a list of security steps businesses can take to reduce the risk of their phone systems being hacked. Telstra Business has taken the step of sending...
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NBN rollout will create jobs for Tasmania
Tasmanians politicians have welcomed news that up to 800 new jobs will be created during the final construction stage of the National Broadband Network in Tasmania. The National Broadband Network...
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10 most common surprises for data centre and IT managers
Emerson Network Power has released a list of the 10 most common surprises for data centre and IT managers. Released at AFCOM Data Center World Spring, the list offers tips to help managers prepare for...
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