Author: Sean Carroll
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Blundstone #325: The must-have boot for apprentices
Blundstone has launched the #325, the latest style to join their extensive Work & Safety range. This new style joins the popular #984 with an on-trend ... -
Tradies’ mental health crisis sparks increase in targeted support for workforce
While many industries have been forced to halt for the better part of the past two years, Australia’s construction sector has powered through COVID-19 lockdowns and ... -
Introducing the Blundstone #322
Blundstone has launched the #322—the first boot of its kind in the brand’s safety range. It has an innovative microfibre upper—a non-leather material that provides optimum ... -
Construction industry comes together to support ACT construction apprentice mental health
The CFMEU, Creative Safety Initiative (CSI) and Construction Charitable Works (CCW) have launched their mental health training and support program for ACT construction apprentices. CSI will ... -
Women taking up tools at record rates Queensland sets new national record
The number of women turning to construction has hit a new record, with Queensland leading the country for enrolments of female construction apprentices according to data ... -
Federal government expands support for apprentices
The federal government has expanded support to help apprentices finish their training, protecting the skills pipeline delivered under the government’s successful Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program. The ... -
Labour Hire toolkit gives workers a nation-first safety tool
An Australian-first toolkit to improve safety for labour hire workers, including a worker guide and a self-assessment checklist for businesses, has been launched as part of ... -
Melbourne construction sites shut following anti-vax protests at CFMEU Vic
The Victorian government has shut down all construction sites in metropolitan Melbourne and all other locked down local government areas following violent protests on Monday. It ... -
Australia’s first COVID-19 vaccination badge for tradies announced
Australia’s largest online tradie marketplace, hipages, has announced the rollout of its COVID-19 vaccination badge. It lets home owners know if that the tradie coming to ... -
Blundstone introduces the Women’s Composite Series
Blundstone has expanded its selection of work boots with the launch of the Women’s Composite Series. The new boot styles #883 and #887 extend Blundstone’s Women’s ...