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Sydney Morning Herald
12-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australia news LIVE: Deadly plane crash in India; Crown pushes for pokies; Wind farm recruits criminals
Latest posts Latest posts 7.11am Crown secretly lobbies politicians for pokies By Amber Schultz Loading Crown Resorts executives are pushing to change casino licensing legislation to install 500 cashless pokies in Sydney, while removing 500 cash poker machines from venues elsewhere in NSW. A Herald exclusive can reveal Crown Resorts executives had an encouraging meeting with Gaming Minister David Harris, and are also holding discussions with opposition and crossbench MPs. A recent damning audit of NSW's gambling regulations found it would take 55 years for NSW to reduce its poker machine numbers to the national average at the current rate, and that the government had no targets to reduce gambling harm. 6.50am Over 260 dead in Air India crash By Amber Schultz Loading An Air India flight bound for London's Gatwick Airport has crashed in Ahmedabad in the country's west. The death toll has risen to over 260 people, the New York Times reports. A British man was the diaster's sole survivor. He was pulled alive from the wreckage and is being treated in hospital. The plane plummeted into a residential area just seconds after leaving the runway, crashing into hostel for doctors near the airport. It's one of the world's deadliest aviation disasters in years and India's worst in almost two decades. 6.44am This morning's headlines at a glance By Amber Schultz Good morning readers, and happy Friday. I'm Amber Schultz, and I'll be helming the blog today, This morning's headlines are: A disastrous plane crash in India has left at least 241 people dead, with a British man the sole survivor of the catastrophe. The Air India plane went down in moments after take-off in Ahmedabad. Crown Resorts will push to amend casino licensing laws to allow it to install 500 cashless pokies in Sydney. Criminals are being recruited for Australia's largest wind farm, with the Australian Workers' Union backing labour hire firms with criminal links. Iran is planning to open a new enrichment site, the Washington Post reports. Interpol has cancelled a red notice against Gregor Haas, the father of NSW State of Origin front-rower Payne Haas, after he was arrested on allegations of smuggling drugs into Indonesia. Australia has joined 96 other nations to push for a binding global treaty to end plastic pollution, eyeing regulation of importers of plastic, ABC reports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese begins an international tour today, travelling to Fiji, the US and Canada to meet with leaders and attend the G7 summit.
The Age
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
Australia news LIVE: Deadly plane crash in India; Crown pushes for pokies; Wind farm recruits criminals
Latest posts Latest posts 7.11am Crown secretly lobbies politicians for pokies By Amber Schultz Loading Crown Resorts executives are pushing to change casino licensing legislation to install 500 cashless pokies in Sydney, while removing 500 cash poker machines from venues elsewhere in NSW. A Herald exclusive can reveal Crown Resorts executives had an encouraging meeting with Gaming Minister David Harris, and are also holding discussions with opposition and crossbench MPs. A recent damning audit of NSW's gambling regulations found it would take 55 years for NSW to reduce its poker machine numbers to the national average at the current rate, and that the government had no targets to reduce gambling harm. 6.50am Over 260 dead in Air India crash By Amber Schultz Loading An Air India flight bound for London's Gatwick Airport has crashed in Ahmedabad in the country's west. The death toll has risen to over 260 people, the New York Times reports. A British man was the diaster's sole survivor. He was pulled alive from the wreckage and is being treated in hospital. The plane plummeted into a residential area just seconds after leaving the runway, crashing into hostel for doctors near the airport. It's one of the world's deadliest aviation disasters in years and India's worst in almost two decades. 6.44am This morning's headlines at a glance By Amber Schultz Good morning readers, and happy Friday. I'm Amber Schultz, and I'll be helming the blog today, This morning's headlines are: A disastrous plane crash in India has left at least 241 people dead, with a British man the sole survivor of the catastrophe. The Air India plane went down in moments after take-off in Ahmedabad. Crown Resorts will push to amend casino licensing laws to allow it to install 500 cashless pokies in Sydney. Criminals are being recruited for Australia's largest wind farm, with the Australian Workers' Union backing labour hire firms with criminal links. Iran is planning to open a new enrichment site, the Washington Post reports. Interpol has cancelled a red notice against Gregor Haas, the father of NSW State of Origin front-rower Payne Haas, after he was arrested on allegations of smuggling drugs into Indonesia. Australia has joined 96 other nations to push for a binding global treaty to end plastic pollution, eyeing regulation of importers of plastic, ABC reports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese begins an international tour today, travelling to Fiji, the US and Canada to meet with leaders and attend the G7 summit.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KINECTRICS Signs Contract with HIGHVOLT to Significantly Expand its High Voltage Cable Testing Capacity
DRESDEN, Germany, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - KINECTRICS announced today a significant expansion of its high-voltage (HV) cable field testing capabilities by establishing a contract with HIGHVOLT to purchase an additional 10 mobile resonant test systems (RTS). This multi-million-dollar investment made by KINECTRICS and its owner, BWXT, solidifies KINECTRICS as the largest independent global provider of on-site HV cable testing services. This strategic decision highlights KINECTRICS' commitment to support global energy transition stakeholders in derisking liabilities of newly installed subsea and underground transmission networks via field proven commissioning test methodologies spanning three decades. The expansion of renewable energy construction projects is expected to quadruple the HV cables market, resulting in an increased need for reliable commissioning services. After cable laying and installation is complete, a critical activity to support a smooth transition from OEM to developer/owner is HV AC cable commissioning testing. This includes performing withstand testing and monitor withstand testing, according to IEC 60840, IEC 62067 and IEC 63026, which reliably identifies life-limiting laying and installation related defects, helping clients avoid costly in-service failures. "With an expanded fleet of RTS units, KINECTRICS can proactively scale its capabilities to meet the growing global demands for reliable energy transmission by offering independent turnkey commissioning testing services for large scale projects", said David Harris, President and CEO of KINECTRICS. "Securing HIGHVOLT as our trusted supplier of field proven mobile HV test equipment plays a key role in our commitment to our clients and the industry in general." "Since 1998, HIGHVOLT has been supplying high-voltage testing systems for on-site cable testing and has delivered over 160 of these specialized systems worldwide. KINECTRICS is one of our most important customers and has now placed the largest single order for this testing technology. This is another step forward in the energy transition." said Dr. Mario Jochim, Regional Sales Manager of HIGHVOLT. Having reliable HV test equipment is only one part of the equation. Equally important is the accumulation of operational experience in executing complex field commissioning tests in challenging environments and interpreting the results, which our experts have been doing decades. KINECTRICS continues to lead the industry technically through advancements in diagnostic technologies, transaction and journal paper publications and active contributions in international standard bodies (IEC, CIGRE, IEEE). Our commitment to quality is achieved not only by investment in equipment and facilities but also by investment in our staff. About KINECTRICS: KINECTRICS, a division of BWXT Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), is the global leader in lifecycle management services for the electricity industry. With over 1,300 experts and independent facilities, we collaborate closely with customers to ensure that utility assets perform safely, reliably and efficiently throughout their entire lifecycle. About HIGHVOLT: HIGHVOLT is a leading global supplier of high-voltage and high-current testing systems, measuring instruments and monitoring equipment with more than 120 years of experience. In Dresden/Germany HIGHVOLT develops and produces systems for testing electrical power equipment for the transmission of electrical energy such as transformers, cables and switchgear. HIGHVOLT is a member of the Reinhausen Group. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kinectrics View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
05-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
KINECTRICS Signs Contract with HIGHVOLT to Significantly Expand its High Voltage Cable Testing Capacity
DRESDEN, Germany, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - KINECTRICS announced today a significant expansion of its high-voltage (HV) cable field testing capabilities by establishing a contract with HIGHVOLT to purchase an additional 10 mobile resonant test systems (RTS). This multi-million-dollar investment made by KINECTRICS and its owner, BWXT, solidifies KINECTRICS as the largest independent global provider of on-site HV cable testing services. This strategic decision highlights KINECTRICS' commitment to support global energy transition stakeholders in derisking liabilities of newly installed subsea and underground transmission networks via field proven commissioning test methodologies spanning three decades. The expansion of renewable energy construction projects is expected to quadruple the HV cables market, resulting in an increased need for reliable commissioning services. After cable laying and installation is complete, a critical activity to support a smooth transition from OEM to developer/owner is HV AC cable commissioning testing. This includes performing withstand testing and monitor withstand testing, according to IEC 60840, IEC 62067 and IEC 63026, which reliably identifies life-limiting laying and installation related defects, helping clients avoid costly in-service failures. "With an expanded fleet of RTS units, KINECTRICS can proactively scale its capabilities to meet the growing global demands for reliable energy transmission by offering independent turnkey commissioning testing services for large scale projects", said David Harris, President and CEO of KINECTRICS. "Securing HIGHVOLT as our trusted supplier of field proven mobile HV test equipment plays a key role in our commitment to our clients and the industry in general." "Since 1998, HIGHVOLT has been supplying high-voltage testing systems for on-site cable testing and has delivered over 160 of these specialized systems worldwide. KINECTRICS is one of our most important customers and has now placed the largest single order for this testing technology. This is another step forward in the energy transition." said Dr. Mario Jochim, Regional Sales Manager of HIGHVOLT. Having reliable HV test equipment is only one part of the equation. Equally important is the accumulation of operational experience in executing complex field commissioning tests in challenging environments and interpreting the results, which our experts have been doing decades. KINECTRICS continues to lead the industry technically through advancements in diagnostic technologies, transaction and journal paper publications and active contributions in international standard bodies (IEC, CIGRE, IEEE). Our commitment to quality is achieved not only by investment in equipment and facilities but also by investment in our staff. KINECTRICS, a division of BWXT Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), is the global leader in lifecycle management services for the electricity industry. With over 1,300 experts and independent facilities, we collaborate closely with customers to ensure that utility assets perform safely, reliably and efficiently throughout their entire lifecycle. About HIGHVOLT: HIGHVOLT is a leading global supplier of high-voltage and high-current testing systems, measuring instruments and monitoring equipment with more than 120 years of experience. In Dresden/Germany HIGHVOLT develops and produces systems for testing electrical power equipment for the transmission of electrical energy such as transformers, cables and switchgear. HIGHVOLT is a member of the Reinhausen Group.
The Advertiser
31-05-2025
- General
- The Advertiser
Maitland, Gloucester and MidCoast earmarked for war memorial funding in wake of floods
The Gloucester RSL Sub Branch in the Upper Hunter has been given $10,000 in state funding for the preservation of the community's memorial clock owner, while an equal figure was awarded to the MidCoast Council for similar works on the Wingham memorial town hall to fix devastating flood damage. The funding, released by a statement from Veteran Minister David Harris on Saturday, May 31, was part of almost $135,000 in state funding to be put towards memorial upkeep across NSW. Mr Harris said the state had extended time for communities to complete grant agreements given the recent widespread flooding across the Hunter and Mid-North Coast. The Wingham town hall was opened in April 1924 and was first dedicated to those who served in the First World War. It now includes plaques honouring those who served in the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam. The memorial's foundation stone was laid by Major General Sir Charles Rosenthal KCMG, who served on the frontline at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. All tolled, 14 sub-branches, councils and other veterans organisations were earmarked for a portion of the funding, from a total pool of some 31 applications, in the second round of the annual allotment of the Community War Memorials Fund. Among them, Maitland City Council similarly won a $10,000 slice of the pie for works to the East Greta Soldiers Memorial, and the Tomaree Museum Association was slated for $635 for maintenance to the HMAS Assault Memorial at Port Stephens. Mr Harris said the funding was a reflection of communities "proud of their military history, and local war memorials", describing them as a "vital part of our culture". "This funding will be used to undertake important conservation work so our local war memorials can continue to honour our veterans who have served our community," he said. The Gloucester RSL Sub Branch in the Upper Hunter has been given $10,000 in state funding for the preservation of the community's memorial clock owner, while an equal figure was awarded to the MidCoast Council for similar works on the Wingham memorial town hall to fix devastating flood damage. The funding, released by a statement from Veteran Minister David Harris on Saturday, May 31, was part of almost $135,000 in state funding to be put towards memorial upkeep across NSW. Mr Harris said the state had extended time for communities to complete grant agreements given the recent widespread flooding across the Hunter and Mid-North Coast. The Wingham town hall was opened in April 1924 and was first dedicated to those who served in the First World War. It now includes plaques honouring those who served in the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam. The memorial's foundation stone was laid by Major General Sir Charles Rosenthal KCMG, who served on the frontline at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. All tolled, 14 sub-branches, councils and other veterans organisations were earmarked for a portion of the funding, from a total pool of some 31 applications, in the second round of the annual allotment of the Community War Memorials Fund. Among them, Maitland City Council similarly won a $10,000 slice of the pie for works to the East Greta Soldiers Memorial, and the Tomaree Museum Association was slated for $635 for maintenance to the HMAS Assault Memorial at Port Stephens. Mr Harris said the funding was a reflection of communities "proud of their military history, and local war memorials", describing them as a "vital part of our culture". "This funding will be used to undertake important conservation work so our local war memorials can continue to honour our veterans who have served our community," he said. The Gloucester RSL Sub Branch in the Upper Hunter has been given $10,000 in state funding for the preservation of the community's memorial clock owner, while an equal figure was awarded to the MidCoast Council for similar works on the Wingham memorial town hall to fix devastating flood damage. The funding, released by a statement from Veteran Minister David Harris on Saturday, May 31, was part of almost $135,000 in state funding to be put towards memorial upkeep across NSW. Mr Harris said the state had extended time for communities to complete grant agreements given the recent widespread flooding across the Hunter and Mid-North Coast. The Wingham town hall was opened in April 1924 and was first dedicated to those who served in the First World War. It now includes plaques honouring those who served in the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam. The memorial's foundation stone was laid by Major General Sir Charles Rosenthal KCMG, who served on the frontline at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. All tolled, 14 sub-branches, councils and other veterans organisations were earmarked for a portion of the funding, from a total pool of some 31 applications, in the second round of the annual allotment of the Community War Memorials Fund. Among them, Maitland City Council similarly won a $10,000 slice of the pie for works to the East Greta Soldiers Memorial, and the Tomaree Museum Association was slated for $635 for maintenance to the HMAS Assault Memorial at Port Stephens. Mr Harris said the funding was a reflection of communities "proud of their military history, and local war memorials", describing them as a "vital part of our culture". "This funding will be used to undertake important conservation work so our local war memorials can continue to honour our veterans who have served our community," he said. The Gloucester RSL Sub Branch in the Upper Hunter has been given $10,000 in state funding for the preservation of the community's memorial clock owner, while an equal figure was awarded to the MidCoast Council for similar works on the Wingham memorial town hall to fix devastating flood damage. The funding, released by a statement from Veteran Minister David Harris on Saturday, May 31, was part of almost $135,000 in state funding to be put towards memorial upkeep across NSW. Mr Harris said the state had extended time for communities to complete grant agreements given the recent widespread flooding across the Hunter and Mid-North Coast. The Wingham town hall was opened in April 1924 and was first dedicated to those who served in the First World War. It now includes plaques honouring those who served in the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam. The memorial's foundation stone was laid by Major General Sir Charles Rosenthal KCMG, who served on the frontline at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. All tolled, 14 sub-branches, councils and other veterans organisations were earmarked for a portion of the funding, from a total pool of some 31 applications, in the second round of the annual allotment of the Community War Memorials Fund. Among them, Maitland City Council similarly won a $10,000 slice of the pie for works to the East Greta Soldiers Memorial, and the Tomaree Museum Association was slated for $635 for maintenance to the HMAS Assault Memorial at Port Stephens. Mr Harris said the funding was a reflection of communities "proud of their military history, and local war memorials", describing them as a "vital part of our culture". "This funding will be used to undertake important conservation work so our local war memorials can continue to honour our veterans who have served our community," he said.
