NBN Co has reached an agreement with TransACT/iiNet for the purchase of their TransACT-branded fibre-to-the-premises network in the ACT and access to other infrastructure.

If you are a contractor in the building and construction industry, businesses in this industry that pay you for services will soon report to the ATO the total amount they paid you for the 2012-13 year.

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the HIA Trades report for the March 2013 quarter presents an update highlighting the difficult conditions that continue to prevail in Australia’s residential construction industry.

A new website for registered cablers is set to be launched and forwarded to the industry for comment.

Audio Products Group Pty Ltd (APG) managing director Ken Dwyer and QualiFi Pty Ltd (QualiFi) chief executive Michael Henriksen have announced the merger of the consumer division of APG with QualiFi. The merger will be effective from 1 July 2013.

Jacques has announced the launch of the new company website: www.jacques.com.au which offers a stylish new look, expanded content and an enhanced user experience.

CEDIA Region 1 has announced the shortlist for Best Showroom and Best Training Initiative by a Trade Supplier in this year’s CEDIA Awards.

This year, Clipsal and Schneider Electric Partner Business vice president David Gardner is celebrating 20 years of working at the company.

Following another record year for entries, the Custom Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) has revealed its shortlist for the 2013 CEDIA Awards, covering the best media room, home cinema, integrated home and superyacht installations from across Region 1 (UK, Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, India and Pakistan).

Blacktown has become the first suburb of Sydney to switch on to the National Broadband Network.