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Telstra and John Holland trial 5G-enabled robotic dog to improve safety in underground construction
Telstra Enterprise and construction company John Holland have completed a successful trial of a 5G-enabled robotic dog designed to improve worker safety in high-risk environments such ... -
GBCA and AIRAH release paper urging long-term refrigerant planning to cut building emissions
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) have released a joint discussion paper, ‘Freeze Frame: ... -
Master Plumbers warn Sydney gas ban will fuel unsafe DIY installations
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW) has slammed the City of Sydney Council’s decision to ban natural gas appliances in all new homes and ... -
Border tradesman urges teens to get a head start with TAFE NSW
A Border man who left school early to pursue a trade through TAFE NSW is encouraging local teens to consider launching their careers sooner through an ... -
Hunter students get hands-on with plumbing through TAFE NSW trade taster program
Hunter high school students are getting a hands-on taste of the plumbing trade through a TAFE NSW program designed to help teenagers explore career options in ... -
Skilled trades shortages worsen as home building rebounds
The availability of skilled tradespeople has deteriorated across Australia as home building activity strengthens, according to the latest HIA Trades Report. HIA senior economist Tom Devitt ... -
Lung Foundation Australia continues silicosis fight this National Safe Work Month
Lung Foundation Australia is continuing its work to fight the threat that silica dust poses to Australian workers this National Safe Work Month. Chief executive Paige ... -
ARC to launch retail program promoting licensed air conditioning installation
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC), supported by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), will launch a Retail Engagement Program in November ... -
BPC reforms to ensure builders “get it right the first time” in Victoria
Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) will soon have the power to order builders to fix serious defects after homeowners occupy their properties, a move aimed ... -
Allianz research reveals mounting burnout and stress among Australian workers
Research from Allianz Australia has revealed that mental health support in the workplace remains a challenge, with managers and employees feeling distressed due to the workload. ...
