Tradies
These tradie business tweaks will help you bring in more $$$ in 2025
Aussie tradies are changing the way they do business as tensions rise following a string of construction companies shutting up shop.
What you need to know before starting your tradie business
Whether you’re a fresh-faced apprentice or a seasoned worksite regular, almost every…
Six figures but no sympathy – concreter’s money struggles spark online backlash
A tradie has sparked online backlash after revealing that despite earning over…
Dust won’t settle on silicosis with tradies at risk despite stone ban
Ongoing ignorance around the dangers of working with silica dust could cost…
Management tools help home builders bulldoze global construction cost trends
According to a worldwide poll, Aussie construction firms aren’t the only ones…
TAFE’s top tradie’s-in-training treated to a night of glitz and glam
TAFE Queensland treated tradies to a red-carpet event to remember as they…
Campus construction paves way for international student and skilled worker boost
Darwin is set to build up its number of international students and…
Breaking industry barriers: Female apprentices surge by 80%
The industry’s latest push to get more ladies on the tools looks…
Housing goals hit a brick wall as apprentice shortage worsens
Recently released apprentice statistics have built up concern among industry leaders after…
Landscapers mower-tivational mission to trim away impacts of child abuse
A former Queensland tradie is mowing down the miles for a cause,…
These tradie tax mistakes are costing you $$$
Self-employed tradies are being warned to watch out for common, costly mistakes…
“Give trades a go”: Sparky reveals insane six-figure salary
A sparky has revealed his insane six-figure salary in one tradie niche…
Prisoner training may spark solution to welding industries worker woes
Prisoners at Australia’s correctional facilities could fuse a solution to the welding…
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…
Australia needs tradies and materials to build the power grid of the future. So where are they?
As Australia’s electricity supply shifts to clean energy, a big challenge is…
New laws allow tradies to decline work calls after hours
Construction bosses can now face huge fines as of last Monday should…