The invisible threat you can now see

Patricia Mae Tagabe October 22, 2021 Electricity, Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial 0

Tired of spending too much time detecting partial discharge? Engineered to locate partial discharge (PD), corona discharge, and gas and […]

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Delivering the Kinley Estate outfall sewer

Patricia Mae Tagabe October 18, 2021 Projects, Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Fulton Hogan’s outfall sewer project in Melbourne’s Kinley Estate overcame several challenges in ground conditions and traffic flow disruption thanks […]

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Organisations needed to deliver First Nations metering program

April Shepherd September 15, 2021 News, Projects, Safety and Training, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water 0

The NSW Government is looking for organisations to submit a proposal to deliver a First Nations metering traineeship program. The […]

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What are the safety benefits of microtunnelling compared to other pipeline installation methods?

Lauren Cella June 1, 2021 Ask an Expert, Civil Construction, Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial, Trenchless technology 0

It goes without saying that safety is a key concern on any construction site, and lots of work goes into […]

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Wonder dog sniffs out hard to spot weeds

April Shepherd May 26, 2021 Company news, Maintenance, News, People and appointments, Projects, Safety and Training, Sustainability 0

Melbourne Water’s Waterways and Catchment Operations has welcomed a new furry member to the team, who has a special talent […]

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QLD energy trainees utilise VR simulators

Imogen Hartmann April 14, 2021 Asset management, Company news, Condition Assessment, Digital Utilities, Electricity, Instrumentation, Control & Monitoring, News, Powerlines, Projects, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0

Energy Queensland’s Technical Training and Apprentices team, alongside the Digital Division, are developing virtual reality (VR) training simulators to provide […]

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United Energy rolls out Early Fault Detection tech

Imogen Hartmann February 23, 2021 Asset management, Company news, Electricity, News, Powerlines, Projects, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0

United Energy has rolled out a suite of advanced technology along the Mornington Peninsula, designed to flag potential network faults […]

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Work smarter with FORCE LOGIC™

Journalist February 16, 2021 Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial 0

No two days are the same for a tradesperson. While immediate work challenges can be unpredictable, the need for efficiency […]

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How to find the right relief water and wastewater operators for your assets

Journalist January 11, 2021 Asset management, Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

When it comes to maintaining your water assets, reliable, experienced and trained staff are essential to maintaining good operations. But […]

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Melbourne Water collaborates on world-first electrical safety training simulator

Imogen Hartmann December 15, 2020 Digital Utilities, News, Projects, Safety and Training, Water 0

In a world first, Melbourne Water and Deakin University’s CADET Virtual Reality Training and Simulation Research Lab are working together […]

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United Energy rolls outs $1.7 million power safety program in Victoria

Imogen Hartmann December 2, 2020 Asset management, Electricity, News, Powerlines, Projects, Safety and Training, Water 0

Electricity distributor United Energy is rolling out a $1.7 million program to reduce fire risks and boost power reliability by […]

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Innovations in workplace health and safety win COVID-19 times

Journalist November 26, 2020 COVID-19, Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial 0

2020 has been a year of challenges and change, particularly when it comes to workplace health and safety. “Business as […]

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$25.6 million Busselton drain upgrade for flood mitigation

Imogen Hartmann November 17, 2020 Dams, News, Projects, Safety and Training, Stormwater, Water 0

Construction has begun on the $25.6 million Vasse Diversion Drain upgrade in Busselton, Western Australia, which will improve flood mitigation […]

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Seqwater launches updated public safety app

Imogen Hartmann November 11, 2020 Company news, Digital Utilities, News, Safety and Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Water 0

Seqwater has launched an improved version of its free public safety app ahead of South East Queensland’s summer storm season […]

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Safety first: robot enables next-generation asset inspections

Charlotte Pordage November 6, 2020 Condition Assessment, Features, Maintenance, Pipelines, Safety and Training, Water 0

Water Corporation maintains two underground pipeline tunnels in the Perth Hills – the 5.6km Canning Tunnel and the 3.9km Wungong […]

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Utility company counts on Senstar to address regulations and meet security goals

Journalist October 28, 2020 Asset management, Electricity, Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial 0

Intrusions at electrical utilities can have serious consequences including service interruptions, equipment damage, copper theft, and fatalities. Multiple layers of […]

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RS Components level up safety range with Blundstone Boots

Journalist October 27, 2020 Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial 0

Having the correct footwear is crucial to the wearer’s well-being and comfort when working in dynamic environments, not just for […]

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Mornington Peninsula powerlines undergrounded for bushfire safety

Imogen Hartmann October 27, 2020 Asset management, Electricity, News, Powerlines, Projects, Safety and Training 0

Electricity distributor United Energy has completed a project to underground powerlines as part of a $265,000 investment to improve safety […]

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Optimising field operations with rugged mobility solutions

Charlotte Pordage October 22, 2020 Condition Assessment, Digital Utilities, Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial, Telecommunications 0

Digital technologies have created new opportunities for integrating advanced data and analytics into workflows, giving utility field crews the ability […]

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How the water sector has made strides in work health and safety through COVID-19

Journalist October 21, 2020 Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has abruptly changed the way we live, placing stress on the psychological wellbeing of many. As Australian […]

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Join your peers at the Water Industry Safety Event

Journalist October 21, 2020 Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) is hosting its annual Water Industry Safety Event (WISE) for 2020 with […]

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Partnership in change

Charlotte Pordage October 14, 2020 Features, Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0

At Programmed, our value of diversity, inclusion and equality is about taking practical steps to embed sustainable change. We are […]

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Essential Energy launches Look Up and Live app across network

Imogen Hartmann September 30, 2020 Electricity, News, Powerlines, Projects, Safety and Training 0

Essential Energy has launched the digital mapping app, Look Up and Live, across its network to improve safety for anyone […]

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Searching the sewers for signs of COVID

Imogen Hartmann September 10, 2020 COVID-19, News, Safety and Training, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Sewage surveillance initiatives are being expanded in Victoria and South Australia to help with early detection of new COVID-19 outbreaks, […]

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What to look for in a mid-range professional locator

Charlotte Pordage August 12, 2020 Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial, Utility location 0

By Anthony Johnstone, Sales Director, Access Detection Although this article is specific to the release of the new SnapTRACK PRO […]

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Industry leaders to establish new disaster research centre

Imogen Hartmann July 29, 2020 Disaster Management, Managing Disruption with AioT and predictive analytics, News, Projects, Safety and Training 0

CSIRO, the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre (BNHCRC) and the Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council will […]