Author: Staff Writer
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Plumber Fined for Unauthorised, Defective Work
A Butler, WA, plumber has been fined $5,500 for working beyond the scope of his licence and not rectifying a defective water heater that could have ... -
Master Builders Australia Condemns New IR Bill
According to Master Builders Australia, the building and construction industry continues to hold grave concerns around the compounding impact of the Albanese Government’s Closing Loopholes IR ... -
CDU Trades Centre Groundwork Commences
The latest addition to Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Trades Precinct is now underway, with construction commencing on the CDU Trades Training Centre at Casuarina campus. Aspire ... -
New Trades Innovation Centre Opens in Melbourne
Located at RMIT’s Bundoora East campus, the new Trades Innovation Centre will be a technology-backed facility that supports a training pipeline for northern corridor population growth ... -
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 ...
