Popular BBC Three show Brickies is back this week for its second season. If you haven’t tuned in, you’re missing out with some hilarious banter to be seen on this reality TV show. Basically,
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Master Builders Australia awards open
Master Builders Australia has opened nominations for its National Business Excellence Awards for 2023. The awards annually recognise the best in business innovation, practice, safety and corporate and
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CFMEU wants to replace Fair Work Ombudsman
The CFMEU has suggested a new “worker-focussed” body replace the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith said FWO has struggled to handle three major issues facing the
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Victorian plumbers get green upskill
Victorian plumbers will be upskilling in eco-friendly practices in a new state government program. About 200 plumbers and fourth-year plumbing apprentices will take part in a program training them on installing
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How Master Builders will boost women builders
Master Builders Australia highlighted key initiatives it hopes will boost the number of women in the construction industry. Coinciding with International Women’s Day (March 8), Master Builders Australia
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Weld Australia wants more women welders
Weld Australia is calling on the Federal Government to target and engage women to work in the trades. The trades industry is one area which continues to try and grow its female cohort having been historically
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How VIC apprentices can get 50% off rego
Travelling VIC apprentices can score half off their rego under a new scheme from the state government. Apprentices in the state who need to travel to NSW or SA for work will get the discount as part of
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Silica ban fast-tracked for Safe Work
The Federal Government has commissioned Safe Work Australia to report on a possible engineered stone ban. High silica-based stone products cause silicosis – an incurable lung disease common in tradies
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Total ban on high-silica needed: CFMEU
The CFMEU is imploring the Federal Government ban high-silica engineered stone products. This comes after Federal Health Minister Mark Butler opted to monitor Australia’s current silica mitigation
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More action needed to stem shortage: Weld Australia
Weld Australia says much more needs to be done to cope with shortages in the industry. This comes after the Federal Government announced its Energy Apprenticeships Program, which involves a $95 million
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