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HIA hails growth in Key Apprenticeship Program as critical for skilled trades
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed data showing steady uptake of the Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP), which supports apprentices training in the home building sector. ... -
VTA calls for $2.5 billion TAFE infrastructure boost to grow apprenticeships
The Victorian TAFE Association (VTA) is calling for a $2.5 billion investment in TAFE campus infrastructure over the next decade to attract more young people into ... -
Rheem Australia opens apprentice plumber grants for 2026
Rheem Australia has opened applications for its 2026 Apprentice Plumber Grants, offering a record 25 grants in the program’s largest intake since launching in 2012. Each ... -
Instant Products Group recycles disused portable toilets to cut landfill waste
Instant Products Group has introduced a recycling and reuse program for its disused portable toilet facilities, diverting tonnes of material from landfill and supporting its broader ... -
HIA urges increased apprentice training to support housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is using National Apprentice Week to highlight the urgent need for more apprentice training, warning that workforce shortages are limiting Australia’s ... -
ABCB releases NCC 2025 preview, highlighting key updates in water, fire and energy
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 preview, giving practitioners early access to the next edition before its full ... -
Zip Water releases white paper on sustainable water filtration
Zip Water has released a white paper exploring how sustainability frameworks and tools can guide informed product choices in building design. The paper highlights the role ... -
Austworld partners with Diehl Metering to bring precision water meters to Australia
Austworld has partnered with Diehl Metering to strengthen its high-quality plumbing solutions across Australia. The collaboration provides Australian plumbing, civil and infrastructure projects with access to ... -
MPA NSW rejects ACTU calls for blanket stop-work rules at 35°C
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA) has strongly rejected the Australian Council of Trade Unions’ (ACTU) proposal for nationwide stop-work orders when temperatures reach 35°C, ... -
New apprenticeship incentives to reshape RAC and construction training from 2026
The Australian Government has announced changes to the apprenticeships system that started on 1 January 2026, introducing new incentives aimed at supporting employers and apprentices in ...
