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Origin launches Australia’s first vehicle-to-grid EV subscription trial
23/09/2025

Origin launches Australia’s first vehicle-to-grid EV subscription trial

Origin has partnered with manufacturers BYD and StarChange in its trial for an electric vehicle (EV) subscription service. The service will be bundled with a bi-directional charger and access to free home EV charging. Its bi-directional charging allows EV drivers to charge their cars from the grid o...

Regional Victoria suburbs first in line for gas switch off
23/09/2025

Regional Victoria suburbs first in line for gas switch off

Marong, Terang, Lakes Entrance, Orbost, Heathcote, Nathalia, Swan Hill, Maldon, Robinvale and Kerang will be first off the rank to have gas switched off. This comes as part of Victoria’s move toward an all-electric future. From 1 January 2027, all new gas connections will be banned and just two mo...

ProLabs expands 100G DCO transceiver range
23/09/2025

ProLabs expands 100G DCO transceiver range

ProLabs has expanded its 100G DCO transceiver range, revealing the QSFP28 100G DCO. The transceiver family now extends network reach to 80km, up to two times further than typical transceiver capabilities. “We are delighted to have launched our expanded range of DCO transceivers, complementing our ...

RMIT engineers create cardboard-and-soil building material with low carbon footprint
22/09/2025

RMIT engineers create cardboard-and-soil building material with low carbon footprint

Engineers at RMIT University have developed cardboard-confined rammed earth, a building material made from cardboard, soil and water. It has roughly a quarter of the carbon footprint of concrete and is fully reusable and recyclable. “By simply using cardboard, soil and water, we can make walls rob...

Water pressure: It goes with the flow
22/09/2025

Water pressure: It goes with the flow

  Water pressure and flow are connected at the hip, it’s why designers and plumbers must consider the two together when providing an optimal water service. John Fennell writes. Water pressure within a commercial or residential building should be in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.1 Plumbing and Drain...

Trade shortages threaten Australia’s housing targets
22/09/2025

Trade shortages threaten Australia’s housing targets

Trade workforce shortages pose a major threat to meeting the Housing Accord target of 1.2 million homes by 2029 according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). The HIA wants to promote career opportunities for skilled trade professionals. Due to several factors such as an aging workforce, infra...

Lung Foundation Australia continues silicosis fight this National Safe Work Month
22/09/2025

Lung Foundation Australia continues silicosis fight this National Safe Work Month

October marks the beginning of National Safe Work Month, and Lung Foundation Australia is continuing to promote the threat that silica dust poses to 600,000 Australian workers. Lung Foundation Australia acting chief executive Paige Preston says that there are proactive steps workers can take to look...

Australians say tradies deserve more recognition
19/09/2025

Australians say tradies deserve more recognition

Australians believe that tradies deserve more recognition and support than they currently receive, according to new research commissioned by Kennards Hire ahead of National Tradie Day 2025. The survey found 93% of respondents feel tradies don’t get the recognition they deserve, while 96% say they ...

Rheem crowns Aussie Plumbers Hidden Talent winners
18/09/2025

Rheem crowns Aussie Plumbers Hidden Talent winners

Canberra apprentice plumber Alec Tompkins has won Rheem’s 2025 Aussie Plumbers’ Hidden Talent competition, taking home the top prize for his elite pistol shooting performance. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2024, the 20-year-old returned to his apprenticeship and sport after months of tr...

Safe Work Australia updates rooftop solar installation guide
17/09/2025

Safe Work Australia updates rooftop solar installation guide

Safe Work Australia has updated its Guide to managing the risks of rooftop solar installation work. This reflects the increasing popularity of battery energy storage systems. The updated guide aims to outline clear and practical guidance for managing the work health and safety (WHS) risks in battery...

An automatic approach for safety assessments
17/09/2025

An automatic approach for safety assessments

Completing a job hazard analysis is a requirement before entering any worksite. Casey McGuire looks at a tool under development aiming to automate the process. Flash forward to 2030, a tradie is on the site and working on a job hazard analysis (JHA). A builder arrives on site, they start to gather m...

Clean Energy Council releases bi-annual Rooftop solar and storage report
17/09/2025

Clean Energy Council releases bi-annual Rooftop solar and storage report

The Clean Energy Council has released its bi-annual Rooftop solar and storage report. It shows that Australian commuters and small businesses continue to take advantage of Australia’s solar resources with rooftop solar, making up 12.8% of all electricity generated between January and June 2025. AD...

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