Tech & Tools
From trash to treasure: Aussie-first innovation set to put plastic waste to work in construction
Plastics heading to landfill can now be repurposed into essential building materials thanks to new Australia-first recycling technology.
Energy-smart bricks slash power bills and construction costs
Engineers are helping homeowners and builders cut costs with their newest invention…
These specialised sprays are becoming a secret weapon for tradies and DIY lovers
But despite WD-40 Multi-Use being synonymous with tackling any job, many tradies,…
Concrete advice for staying safe around cement
Tradies are being told to remain on high alert for one of…
Sun charging power generator one of Australia’s toughest – But is it worth the price?
Waterproof, dustproof and able to produce 3,600W, the Bluetti AC240 has the…
Opinion: Why Australia must wean itself from monster utes
The federal government has bowed to pressure from the car industry, announcing…
Cash-smart Tradies using these online tools to fight back against rising fuel costs
Money-smart tradies are turning to fuel pricing apps as a savvy way…
‘All-in-one’ tradie app nails down admin work
Australia’s first all-in-one app for tradies promises to be a ‘game changer’…
It’s been a record-breaking year for home battery installs. But are they worth it?
Australia saw a record number of batteries installed in 2023 as more…
Anti-fatigue Aussie work boots making footprints around the globe
An Aussie brand of safety boots is revolutionising job-site shoe safety worldwide…
Tradie’s bushfire safety invention a blazing success after sparking Shark Tank interest
A simple bushfire safety system designed by two tradies has caught on…
Swapping your Bull Bar for a ‘RooBadge’ could save you thousands
A simple warning device on the front of Aussie utes could save…
One mans trash is another robots treasure as AI digs through construction waste
AI-powered robots could soon be trawling through the skip bins at your…
Experts call on cities to get serious about solar recycling
Experts are calling for large recycling facilities in major cities to tackle…
“Google Maps Street View” for job-sites? It’s closer than you think
A new imaging platform similar to Google Maps, “Street View”, will allow…
Aussie power line tech sparks breakthrough for bushfire and blackout threat
Aussie researchers have developed a revolutionary power line safety system which could…
Free online course to spark workplace safety refresh for welders and hobbyists
Weld Australia is putting a (blow) torch to welder safety by providing…
New fuel from sunlight could bring huge changes for Aussie construction
Aussie engineers hope to light up a revolution for construction sustainability after…
Could solar panel eye implants help Aussies tackle vision loss?
Researchers believe implanting photovoltaic solar panels into the human eye could be…