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Trade shortages threaten Australia’s housing targets
Trade workforce shortages pose a major threat to meeting the Housing Accord target of 1.2 million homes by 2029 according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). ... -
Lung Foundation Australia continues silicosis fight this National Safe Work Month
October marks the beginning of National Safe Work Month, and Lung Foundation Australia is continuing to promote the threat that silica dust poses to 600,000 Australian ... -
Australians say tradies deserve more recognition
Australians believe that tradies deserve more recognition and support than they currently receive, according to new research commissioned by Kennards Hire ahead of National Tradie Day ... -
Clean Energy Council releases bi-annual Rooftop solar and storage report
The Clean Energy Council has released its bi-annual Rooftop solar and storage report. It shows that Australian commuters and small businesses continue to take advantage of ... -
Safe Work Australia updates rooftop solar installation guide
Safe Work Australia has updated its Guide to managing the risks of rooftop solar installation work. This reflects the increasing popularity of battery energy storage systems. ... -
Worker electrocuted by overhead power line
WorkSafe is investigating the death of a worker after an incident during an irrigation installation at an orchard in Koonoomoo near Cobram on Thursday. The 49-year-old ... -
APS Industrial launches manufacturing centre for distribution boards
APS Industrial has launched a video highlighting its state-of-the-art manufacturing centre, designed to build awareness of its capability. The manufacturing centre represents a significant investment in ... -
New podcast: Balancing tradition and innovation in home building with Alex Dwyer
In this episode of the Tradie Connection podcast, Alex Dwyer of Dwyer Quality Homes discusses the lessons he learned growing up in the family business and how he’s bringing ... -
ABCB publishes interactive climate map
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published a climate map that uses geospatial data, dynamic layers and static reference maps. The ABCB collaborated with the ... -
Australian Government launches Treasury consultation for national licensing scheme
The Australian Government has launched a Treasury consultation to design a national licensing scheme for electrical occupations. Open until 26 September 2025, the consultation seeks feedback ...
