Tradies
Plumber fined after jobsite joyride with apprentice in the toolbox
A Victorian plumber has been slapped with a hefty fine this week after he drove around with his teenage apprentice stuffed inside the ute’s toolbox.
More work to be done to build up job-site safety
The Housing Industry Association is urging workers to stay up to date…
Tradie stuff up turns Sydney waterways green
Sydney plumbers have been put on watch this week after fluorescent dye…
Blokes swap beers for bouquets on National Tradie Day
Younger tradies say they would rather have a bouquet of roses than…
Health experts hack to staying on the tools as tradies choose pain over lost wages
A growing number of tradies are opting to push through pain to…
Nail your finances with these financial planning essentials for sole traders
Managing your finances is a key foundation for any sole trader with…
Warning for debt ridden tradies as construction industry tops owed tax list
The construction sector has the highest debts, greater than $100,000, of all…
Work dries up for welders as cost pressures hit hard
Welders say they’re facing “unprecedented pressures” as sky-high manufacturing costs have forced…
Apprentices embark on quest to be crowned the world’s best
A group of Aussie apprentices will compete on the global stage, seeking…
New laws allow tradies to decline work calls after hours
Construction bosses can now face huge fines as of last Monday should…
Tradies breathe easy after new wave of silica safety
All Aussie tradies working around silica dust, not just engineered stone, can…
Injured tradies train up to teach VET students on the tools
One Victorian program is helping injured tradies share their skills with the…
TAFE delivers trade opportunities for prisoner education and training
Federation TAFE in Victoria's regional city of Ballarat is expanding its provision…
“Give this bloke a TV show” – Hilarious interview sends tradie viral
A young tree lopper has gone viral overnight after sharing his wild…
Record number of students turn to construction career pathways
More students are choosing to study construction-related qualifications than ever before, according…
Tradies turn to drugs and alcohol to tackle workplace injuries
Tradies say they would rather self-medicate their aching joints on the job…
Engineers swap blueprints for blackboards to help rebuild teacher supply
The construction industry could help build a solution to the nation's growing…
$250 million apprentice and trainee boost to build up next gen of skilled tradies
The NSW government has pledged over $250 million towards employing an additional…
Don’t be fooled by tax time scams
Officials are warning small businesses and employees getting started on their returns…