Energizing the Australian Future: Western Power’s New Wave of Apprentices
Western Power is throwing a major switch on its workforce, injecting a fresh batch of 19 eager apprentices into the heart of Australia’s energy sector. As part of an energized initiative to meet growing demands, these new talents are set to transform the landscape of how Western Australia powers its homes and industries. Well done […]
A Big Push for Tradies: Australia Ramps Up Training to Meet Housing Goals
Australia’s got a plan to tackle the tradie shortage head-on as we race against the clock to meet some pretty ambitious housing targets. With the government slinging a cool $90 million into training, we’re talking about gearing up an extra 20,000 tradies, including bricklayers and plumbers, to get cracking on homes for our growing population. […]
Spotlight on Struggle: The Economic Plight of Aussie Cultural Workers
Have you heard about what’s going down in the Aussie arts scene? A recent survey by Creative Australia and Macquarie University, dubbed “Artists as Workers,” is making waves by revealing just how tough it is to make a living as an artist down under. These creatives are pulling in less than minimum wage for their […]
Brisbane Braces for Bumper Tides: What You Need to Know
Brace yourselves, Brisbane! The city is gearing up for an exceptional high tide event from May 7 to May 10, 2024, with water levels predicted to rise as high as 2.67 meters. For those living or working along the foreshore and riverside areas, it’s time to be tide-wise as these higher-than-expected tides could lead to […]
Amping Up the Trades: Australia’s Bold Plan to Fill the Skills Gap
As Australia faces a daunting tradie shortage, the government is not just sitting back. They’re launching a massive $90.6 million initiative to boost vocational training and address the critical skills gap in the construction and housing sectors. This strategic investment aims to open up 20,000 TAFE spots, which include 15,000 new training places and 5,000 […]
Reckless Tradie Stunt at Perth Worksite Causes Outrage
A construction site in South Perth has become the centre of heated discussions after a video surfaced showing a tradie engaging in a perilous stunt that could have dire consequences. The footage, capturing a worker clinging to a crane hook as it hoists a tree, not only shocked viewers but also sparked an industry-wide uproar […]
The Standoff in Brisbane: Tradies Demand $240K Amid City’s Construction Boom
Amidst the backdrop of Brisbane’s burgeoning construction sites, a potent drama unfolds as tradies on the $6.3 billion Cross River Rail project initiate a striking challenge to their wages and working conditions. The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has galvanized its members across seven key sites to lay down their tools in […]
Gen Z’s Smart Shift from Classrooms to Crafts
With college costs skyrocketing and AI reshaping job markets, Gen Z is smartly dodging the debt trap by turning to trades. According to Lincoln Tech CEO Scott Shaw, the pandemic has magnified the critical role of tradespeople. Shaw highlights a surge in vocational training interest, with a significant uptick in enrollments signalling a robust future […]
Solar Victoria Sparks New Upskill Path for Electricians
Hey, sparkies and apprentices! Get ready to amp up your skills because Solar Victoria is rolling out a brand-new round of its Upskilling for Electricians program. Kicking off in May 2024, this program is part of a hefty $11 million Training and Workforce Development initiative aimed at charging up the industry. Stan Krpan, the big […]
Tackling Housing Shortages with Skilled Hands
G’day folks! Let’s unpack a story that’s as solid as the houses it’s about. Down in Victoria, Jack Kelsey, a fresh-faced carpenter with newly minted trade papers, is changing the game in the housing market. Straight out of his apprenticeship, Jack’s already laying the foundations—not just for new homes but for a brighter future in […]
