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Construction business leaders confident despite national insolvency crisis
Survey results revealing an industry outlook have shown the majority of construction business leaders, at 83%, view the industry as ‘stable’ and able to withstand pressures ... -
ETU calls for minister intervention amidst Evoenergy strike
The ETU has called on the ACT Chief Minister to intervene after Evoenergy announced it would dock the pay of workers who wear campaign materials or ... -
Report shows skilled trades shortage eased with returned workers
A recent HIA Trades Report has shown an easing in acute skilled shortages following its June Quarter 2023 release. The report provides a quarterly review of ... -
Trades Small Business Champion Awards make last call for nominees
Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards is making a last call for nominees with entries closing on 27 July 2023. The national callout for tradies to ... -
Canberra electricity workers strike for fair pay
Canberra electricity company Evoenergy workers will be striking for fair pay, with ETU members walking off the job on Tuesday to fight for a fair pay ... -
Energy Safe starts consultation for Jemena wood power pole report
Energy Safe has started consultation for its Jemena wood power pole draft report across Melbourne’s north and southwest. The report has identified that Jemena’s pole management ... -
UNSW develops highly effective PV recycling
UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a more effective way of recycling solar panels with its ProMO lab team announcing a process that offers an effective separation ... -
Company fined $75,000 for illegal electrical advice
A company that gave illegal advice costing vulnerable consumers thousands of dollars has been fined $75,000 by Armadale Magistrates Court in WA. Pascoes Maintenance Group was ... -
Electrician hospitalised following switchboard explosion
An electrician has been hospitalised with burns after an explosion occurred in the switchboard he was working on. The licensed electrical worker was at a ... -
Construction report reveals urgent action needed for building industry
A construction report, drawn by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA), has revealed poor health in the building industry and the need for urgent action. ACA chief ...
