Author: Sean Carroll
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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 ... -
Securely is putting an end to Aussie tradies’ $20 billion a year problem
Securely is a new app that helps tradies get paid for the work they complete. It aims to tackle a $20 billion issue in Australia of ... -
Rheem launches new gen Ambiheat: heat pump water heater
Rheem Australia has launched its next-generation Ambiheat heat pump water heater, giving users a flexible, reliable, renewable option for household hot water needs. Using heat from ... -
Oliver Footwear releases new range of safety boots
Oliver Footwear, an Australian safety boot provider, has released a range of safety boots for those working in agriculture, building and construction. Dubbed the Hiker Boot ... -
MATES’ model eases pressure on emergency departments
The MATES In Construction response to mental health and suicide prevention can equally play a part in alleviating the pressure on frontline emergency workers according to ...
