The NSW Government has most recently released a media release regarding the launch of icare, the Government’s new customer focused workers’ compensation insurance and care service provider. The service has been designed to put the needs of injured workers first, with the focus on the person and not the process.
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icare launch means better care for workers
Sydney City construction update
The following Sydney City streets have work scheduled for this week:
- Liverpool Street ; York Street - between Market and King Streets;
- Clarence Street between King and Barrack streets including Barrack Street intersection;
- King Street - between George and Pitts Streets;
- Market Street - between York and Clarence streets;
- Pitt Street - between... MORE
NECA National Excellence Awards
The best electrical and communications contractors in Australia were recognised on Thursday 26 November at NECAs Excellence Awards held in Brisbane.
“These projects are the best and most innovative we have seen over the past 12 months,” said Suresh Manickam, NECA National CEO. “They clearly enrich our industry and reinforce the strong... MORE
Reminder: International conference on Asbestos Last chance to register! 22-24 Nov 2015 in Brisbane
The National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management has been published – this conference is an opportunity to hear from some of our members and other practitioners on this and international issues.
Topics include
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Asbestos disposal,
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identification in residential sector,
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natural disasters,
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asbestos... MORE
Lighting Council Australia publishes an introduction to lighting controls
Lighting Council of Australia has prepared an introductory guide outlining the benefits of lighting controls. Lighting Controls Introduction explains the part... MORE
Electricity Storage Future Forum 23-25 February 2016
NECA members will receive the "Earlybird rate" and save up to $300 per registration if they book and pay before 23 December 2015!... MORE
Accessing George Street for Commercial Drivers
George Street is now closed to traffic between King Street and Market street.
Only vehicles servicing the Mid City Centre, Dymocks or Myer/Westfield/Swisshotel loading docks are permitted to enter the block, access is controlled. You must approach and enter the block from King Street as there is no access from Market Street.
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Take a look at some of the new product highlights from Legrand
Como offers smart, customisable solutions for independent living. Featuring a generous switch surface area, distinctive styling and a smooth switching action, it is beautiful in modern homes as well as aged care facilities.
The Como range includes advanced functions such as automatic switches, skirting lights, USB charging modules, and emergency safety lighting in addition to a full... MORE
Legrand has now released the Vortex LED Highbay
Ideal for warehouses, factories, storage facilities and shopping centres, Legrand has released the Vortex LED Highbay.
This powerful highbay is 58% more energy efficient from traditional metal halide highbays and outputs 17,800 lumens.
For more product specifications, photoemetric file and energy-saving data ... MORE
Tax Time clock is ticking
If you lodge your own tax return, time is running out to lodge it by the 31 October deadline. If you are not one of the millions who have already lodged it is important to get in quick and avoid the last minute rush or late penalties.
If you have earned over $18,200 in the last financial year or had tax taken out of your pay, you are required to lodge a tax return.
The ATOs... MORE