Author: Staff Writer
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Hoodie Sales Raise $0.5m for Tradie Suicide Prevention
In just a few hours, the Bunnings Trade x MATES in Construction hoodies flew off the shelves recently across the nation, contributing to a staggering $500,000 ... -
Nuflow Manawatu Set to Expand Pipe Infrastructure with New Partnership
With a new partnership that has unlocked a portfolio of exciting commercial and civil projects, Nuflow Manawatu is ready to pump new life into its region’s ... -
November Is National Asbestos Awareness Month
November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, and Friday 29 November is Asbestos Awareness Day 2023. As Australia continues to face the significant health risks of asbestos-related ... -
Upward Trend in Failure to Report Serious Incidents
SafeWork NSW is warning businesses they will face fines and potential prosecution if they fail to report incidents after the workplace regulator this year issued 140 compliance notices and over $55,000 in ... -
Shortages of Skilled Tradespeople: Indexes Still Down
“The shortage of skilled trades people remained acute in the September quarter of 2023 despite the return of skilled migration and a slowing in home building ... -
Monash Uni Report Backs Full Electrification of Homes
With cost-of-living soaring alongside rising energy prices, a new report from Monash University’s Climate Change Communication Research Hub has found electrifying Australian homes could save households $4.9 billion ... -
Plumber Fined $14k for Non-Compliant Gas Work
A Victorian plumber has been penalised more than $14,000 for signing off on the improper installation of a gas ducted heating unit at a home in ... -
Navitas Skilled Futures Provides Free Training Program for Trades
The Australian construction and trades industries face a huge skilled workers crisis with more than100,000 unfilled construction roles in Australia in 2023. According to the Australian Bureau of ... -
Gas Safety Alert for Restaurant Tabletop Cooking
Diners and restaurant owners are reminded that portable gas appliances powered by butane canisters cannot be used for commercial purposes, such as tabletop cooking experiences. WA’s ... -
Qld Plumbing Industry Award Winners Announced
Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland celebrated the best of the plumbing and gas industry at the 2023 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards on Friday 6 October. This year, ...
