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Zurn Marks Backflow Prevention Day
This August, Zurn, an internationally recognised leader in commercial, municipal and industry markets, is marking Backflow Prevention Day (16th August) by shining a spotlight on backflow ... -
Vic Government: No More New Gas Connections
Healthy Futures, a leading organisation of Australian healthcare workers advocating to reduce harmful pollution and limit climate change, along with medical colleges, have welcomed the Victorian ... -
Return of Skilled Workers Eases Trades Shortages
“The HIA Trades Report for the June Quarter 2023 shows continued improvement in the availability of skilled tradespeople across the country,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom ... -
Stop Building on Flood Plains!
State governments must urgently overhaul their approach to land use planning to ensure no more homes are built without regard to risk on flood plains, according ... -
Fined $75k for Using Plumber to Upsell Electrical Work
Pascoes Maintenance Group Pty Ltd in WA has been fined $75,000 for instructing an unqualified employee to assess electrical installations as part of an “upselling” sales ... -
Managers of $127b in Property Abandon Gas for Cooking
Television personalityMelissa Leongwill stand alongside Frasers Property Australia, Cbus Property, Barangaroo’s International Towers and the Powerhouse Museum group as they pledge to exit gas in favour of safe, sustainable electric ... -
MPANSW Condemns Waverley Council’s Ban on Gas in New Builds
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPANSW), which represents highly skilled plumbers across the state, has strongly denounced Waverley Council’s recent proposal to ban the use ... -
Solahart Announces $70,000 Electric Vehicle Giveaway
Solahart, Australia’s original name in solar, is celebrating its 70th year of helping Aussie households save on their energy bills – by giving away a brand ... -
CBA Backs Tradies with New Partnership
Commonwealth Bank is expanding its support for tradies with the launch of a new strategic partnership with Total Tools, providing even more value for tradies who ... -
Tool Theft Costing Victorian Tradies $20m Per Year
The theft of tools costs Victorian tradies $20million a year, with over 29,000 tools stolen in the 12 months to March 2023, according to the Crime Statistics ...