Master Plumbers warn Sydney gas ban will fuel unsafe DIY installations
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW) has slammed the City of Sydney Council’s decision to ban natural gas appliances in all new homes and ...Border tradesman urges teens to get a head start with TAFE NSW
A Border man who left school early to pursue a trade through TAFE NSW is encouraging local teens to consider launching their careers sooner through an ...Hunter students get hands-on with plumbing through TAFE NSW trade taster program
Hunter high school students are getting a hands-on taste of the plumbing trade through a TAFE NSW program designed to help teenagers explore career options in ...
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Skilled trades shortages worsen as home building rebounds
The availability of skilled tradespeople has deteriorated across Australia as home building activity strengthens, according to the latest ... -
Lung Foundation Australia continues silicosis fight this National Safe Work Month
Lung Foundation Australia is continuing its work to fight the threat that silica dust poses to Australian workers ... -
ARC to launch retail program promoting licensed air conditioning installation
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC), supported by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), ... -
BPC reforms to ensure builders “get it right the first time” in Victoria
Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) will soon have the power to order builders to fix serious defects ...
Hansgrohe launches lead-free tapware ranges ahead of 2026 regulation
Hansgrohe Australia has launched its first-ever lead-free tapware ranges, positioning Hansgrohe ahead of Australia’s upcoming mandatory lead-free plumbing regulations, set to take effect on 1 May ...RIDGID adds pressing jaws to Compact 24kN Press Tools
RIDGID Australia has updated its PEX pressing tool range, adding pressing jaws to its range of Compact 24kN Press Tools, ideal for residential and commercial plumbers. ...RIDGID Tools Australia introduces RP251 Compact 24kN Press Tool
RIDGID Tools Australia has added the RP251 Compact 24kN Press Tool to its residential and commercial range. The tool’s endless 360° head swivel allows for reaching ...
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Rooted in data: Preventing blockages before they start
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Explaining fluoride to plumbers so you can explain it to clients
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