News Archives - The Tradie Magazine https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/category/news/ Presented by Prime Creative Media Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:44:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-512x512-Tradie-Favicon-32x32.png News Archives - The Tradie Magazine https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/category/news/ 32 32 The importance of face-to-face chats: EWIT https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/the-importance-of-face-to-face-chats-ewit/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:14:48 +0000 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/?p=17113
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It has been a busy few months for us as conference season is well underway. Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) …

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It has been a busy few months for us as conference season is well underway. Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) has been meeting with a huge number of companies, from small contracting businesses to the largest
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]]> Launch of Women in Construction annual survey https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/launch-of-women-in-construction-annual-survey/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:43:59 +0000 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/?p=17258 The Women in Construction Program has launched a survey to deepen the understanding of women’s experiences in the construction industry.
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The NSW Government Women in Construction Program has launched a survey to deepen the understanding of women’s experiences in the construction industry. The results of the survey will shed light on the
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]]> Productivity report reveals urgency: Weld Australia https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/productivity-report-reveals-urgency-weld-australia/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:56:50 +0000 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/?p=17107
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The Productivity Commission’s recently released the Annual Productivity Bulletin 2024 shows that Australia’s labour productivity fell sharply in 2022-2023, as a record-breaking increase in hours worked
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]]> When and why tradies should check their coverage https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/when-and-why-tradies-should-check-their-coverage/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:49:53 +0000 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/?p=17104
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Maintenance is something a tradie knows is invaluable. A good tradie would never ignore a leak, exposed wire or rotting wood, so why would your boots hit the soil after neglecting your business insurance?
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]]> TV, talkshows and tradies: Carpentry Australia update https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/tv-talkshows-and-tradies-carpentry-australia-update/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:31:04 +0000 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/?p=17091
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This quarter has seen much activity in Carpentry. With Carpentry Australia featuring on numerous segments on Channel 7 as a trusted voice, advocating for the industry’s rates and potential and again
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]]> New scholarships for women building trades careers https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/new-scholarships-for-women-building-trades-careers/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 22:16:11 +0000 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/?p=17084
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The Institute of Applied Technology – Construction (IATC) has announced three microskills to its suite of courses as well as fee-free training places for women. The Institute is a partnership between
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]]> A simple way for tradies to boost business https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/a-simple-way-for-tradies-to-boost-business/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:14:38 +0000 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/?p=17038
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Like anything, modernising and streamlining a business is easier said than done. When tradies look to software to upgrade their operations, the last thing they need is to be thrown in the deep end with
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]]> NAWIC launches campaign aimed at dunny accessibility https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/nawic-launches-campaign-aimed-at-dunny-accessibility/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:01:41 +0000 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/?p=17035
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The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has just kicked off its most recent campaign – ‘Better’ Just to hold it? For too long women and men have been required to travel to, share
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]]> Tool theft has spiked … again! Here’s what to do https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/tool-theft-has-spiked-again-heres-what-to-do/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:22:22 +0000 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/?p=17068
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Tool theft took another massive leap in 2023, so here’s your annual reminder to keep your prized possessions safe. According to the Crime Statistics Agency, a whopping $33 million worth of power
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]]> DIY disasters rising, tradies to the rescue! https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/diy-disasters-rising-tradies-to-the-rescue/ Fri, 31 May 2024 05:09:19 +0000 https://www.tradiemagazine.com.au/?p=17004 Aussie tradies are saving the day for DIY disasters, as a new survey has revealed just how often DIY projects go wrong.
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Aussie tradies are saving the day for DIY disasters for homeowners, as a new survey has revealed just how often DIY projects go wrong. A national survey from Australia’s online tradie marketplace, hipages,
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