Author: Staff Writer
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How the toolbelt generation might save the trades
A serious skills shortage is plaguing Australia’s construction industry. Micro-builders feel the pinch most as they struggle to fill positions. Baby Boomers who once ran the ... -
MG to enter ute market with U9 pickup
It seems that not a quarter goes by without another ‘challenger’ brand throwing its hat into the ultra-competitive Aussie ute market, and this time around it’s ... -
Where are we on lead-free?
We all know about the switch to lead-free but where after delays and changes, where exactly does the plumbing industry stand right now? John Chaumont writes. ... -
Are you concealing something?
Energy Safe Victoria gas inspectors are continuing to come across incorrectly installed non-permanent joints in concealed locations other than underground or embedded in concrete. Paul Makrievski ... -
Where to find tailored tax tips for tradies
Need a hand with your deductions this tax time? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has a suite of tailored guides for (*almost) every occupation. Use them ... -
Planning to claim work-related expenses this year?
Remember, to claim a deduction for any work expense: you must have spent the money yourself and you weren’t reimbursed the expense must directly relate to ... -
Strengthen your cybersecurity habits to stay safe this tax time
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reported more than a 300% increase in email impersonation scams in the last year. ATO impersonation scams are generally at ... -
Improving fall safety in 2025: Case studies for innovation
While falls from a height can happen in seconds, the consequences can last a lifetime. Falling several meters can easily lead to lifelong injuries or death. ... -
Don’t get ‘stranded’: Changing installer practices for drain lines
A previously little-known issue in the plumbing industry – ‘stranding’ – has become the source of a major shift in the requirements for laying drains. Dr ... -
Five must-know tax tips for tradies
The end of the financial year is fast approaching and for small trade and construction businesses including family-run operations, tax time can be a stressful period ...
