Author: Staff Writer
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House Approvals Remain at Low Levels
“New house building approvals decreased by 1.9% in the month of November,” stated HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon. The Australian Bureau of Statistics today released its ... -
MPA NSW Opposes New Vehicle Emissions Standards
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW) says it vehemently opposes the recent emission standards proposed by the Federal Government, specifically targeting Australia’s top-selling vehicles ... -
Alternative to Engineered Stone
Last week’s move by Federal and State Governments to ban the use of engineered stone in kitchen and bathroom benchtops will force the sector to quickly ... -
Drainage Leak Results in $3,500 in Fines
A Landsdale plumber has been ordered to pay almost $3,500 in fines and costs for failing to fix a drainage leak when required, resulting in two ... -
Housing: HIA Calls for More Foreign Investment
Following the recent announcement made by the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers MP, on 10 December regarding Higher Foreign Investment Fees for Housing, the Housing Industry Association has ... -
Don’t Put Up with Heat-Related Illness
With predictions for a scorching summer on the horizon, SafeWork NSW is urging workers and businesses to start planning for how they will stay safe. Employers ... -
Major Defects in NSW Strata Buildings
A new report by The Strata Community Association New South Wales (SCA NSW) has revealed that more than half (53%) of all strata buildings had serious ... -
New Policy to Prioritise ‘All-Electric’ in Government Buildings
The Australian Government has announced new Green Star and electrification requirements for government-owned buildings as part of its Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy. The strategy ... -
New Online Asbestos Awareness & Safety Course
SafeWork NSW, in collaboration with the Office of the Building Commissioner, NSW Environment Protection Authority and Local Government NSW, has launched an online Asbestos Awareness and ... -
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 ...
