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Albanese Government addresses ongoing tradie shortage
The Albanese Government has addressed the ongoing tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. From 1 July 2025, eligible apprentices in the residential construction sector will ... -
SafeWork NSW investigating Burwood partial building collapse
SafeWork NSW was notified of a section of a multi-storey commercial property collapsing at 52 – 56 Railway Parade during a demolition process at around midday ... -
New home construction rates show positive signs, still require vast increase
Australia started construction on 43,247 new homes during the first three months of the National Housing Accord according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. These figures ... -
WorkSafe Queensland gives caution to electricians after fatal incident
WorkSafe Queensland has issued a caution to electricians after a fatal incident in 2024. An electrical worker was upgrading a split air-conditioning system on the metal ... -
Critical skill shortage in Australia impacting housing goals
A critical skill shortage in the Australian building and construction industry is hurting the Federal Government’s target of 1.2 million new homes in the next five ... -
University of South Australia develop automated tool to predict construction site hazards
The research team from the University of South Australia has constructed a “knowledge graph” that predicts construction site hazards. Construction sites account for approximately 20% of ... -
Standards Australia continue research to prevent battery caused fires
Standards Australia is looking to help prevent EV battery fires through ongoing research. This is to protect end users from potential harm and safety issues related ... -
Gold Coast construction company: Infrastructure projects to help underpin 2025 growth
Gold Coast-based construction company Red Dog Group says numerous infrastructure jobs are currently underway to help underpin economic growth into 2025. Red Dog Group managing director ... -
Consultation now open for electrotechnology certification
Consultation is now open for the Certificate II (Career Start) for the electrotechnology industry, helping Australia reach its new zero targets by training the next generator ... -
Renovator fined for illegal, risky electrical work
A WA bathroom renovator has received a fine for carrying out illegal electrical work that could have caused a fatality. Jack Alexander Lusty, the sole director ...
