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Next Cycle launches in Australia
Next Cycle, a heating, cooling, hot and chilled water supplier, has officially launched in Australia. Partnering at launch with leading Italian brand Maxa, Next Cycle has ... -
Labor promises to fast-track formal qualifications of skilled tradies
The Australian Labor Party has promised, if re-elected, to fast-track the formal qualifications of skilled tradies in a $78 million pledge that aims to boost new ... -
Australia’s young tradies to shine at 2025 WorldSkills National Championships in Brisbane
More than 100 TAFE Queensland students will represent the state at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships in Brisbane, on 12–14 June. The event is the ... -
TAFE NSW launches course to address skills shortage
TAFE NSW has launched a course aimed at giving locals a boost into a plumbing career by addressing a skills shortage. The Certificate II in Plumbing ... -
Tasmanian Government reviewing licensing framework with ARC
The Tasmanian Government is reviewing its licensing framework with focuses on information asymmetry between consumer and technicians, alignment with national licence competencies and the potential to ... -
Six cases of legionnaires’ disease found in Sydney CBD
Six cases of legionnaires’ disease have been detected in Sydney’s CBD and a health alert has been issued. Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia ... -
Court victory confirms construction leave entitlements beyond the building sector
Millions of dollars in long-service leave entitlements and ongoing liabilities might be owed by major businesses outside of the building sector. This follows two court decisions ... -
Fake plumber convicted and fined $60,000 for unregistered roofing work
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has prosecuted Mohammad Ali Eshlan and Mojo Roofing Pty Ltd who were found guilty of six offences under the Building Act. ... -
TAFE NSW Gouldburn student returns from transformative volunteer trip
TAFE NSW Goulburn student Maddy Tuchin, one of a select of female plumbers in the region, has returned from a trip to Cambodia where she volunteered ... -
Five must-know tax tips for tradies
The end of the financial year is fast approaching and for small trade and construction businesses including family-run operations, tax time can be a stressful period ...
