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Trade reports show decrease in 2023 apprentice and trainee completions
The latest NCVER report has shown overall completion rates for apprentices and trainees have decreased in 2023 but increased for trade occupations. As reported in Completion ... -
Engineered Stone Ban is Good… But More Research is Needed
The recent announcement that Australia will lead the world in banning the importation of engineered stone is another positive move in the fight to protect workers ... -
Rinnai takes the lead in the future of hot water
Rinnai has launched its first electric continuous-flow hot water system, the Rinnai Efinity. The innovation is as significant as the company’s first continuous gas flow hot ... -
Master Plumbers ANZ gives statement on gas energy policy
Master Plumbers Australia/New Zealand (MPANZ) has given its statement following recent discussions regarding the Greens’ and Teal independents on gas policy. The policy, which proposes terminating ... -
Legrand Acquires PVC Conduit Leader, Australian Plastic Profiles
Legrand, the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, has announced the acquisition of Australian Plastic Profiles (APP), a market leader in PVC conduits in ... -
New Partnership Helps Combat Falls at Work
A new partnership between the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) and the Working at Height Association (WAHA) will work on delivering more specialised training ... -
Fly the Flag for MATES in September
MATES Flags will fly over work sites across the country from September 9 to 13 to celebrate the role of more than 300,000 Australian workers in ... -
First Industrial Project Certified Under Green Star Buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia is excited to announce that Eumemmerring Business Park has made history as the first industrial project to be certified under ... -
Approvals Increase as Market Confidence Returns
“Market confidence appears to be returning to the home building market, with an increase in residential building approvals in the month of July 2024,” stated HIA ... -
Tradies Recognised at Business Awards
Australia’s top-performing tradies have been honoured at the 2024 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, held at Sydney’s The Star on Friday 23 August. Swapping their high-vis ...
