Carpenter Helps Build His Own Home Amid Australia’s Housing Crisis
G’day folks! Here’s a story about second-time homeowners Jack Scanlon and Natasha Murphy, who just got the keys to their new dream home in Gisborne. Despite the insane difficulty of buying property in Australia, Jack and Natasha persevered. After buying
Sydney Tradie Crashes Ute, Blows 9 Times Legal Limit at Breakfast Time
G’day folks! We’ve got a wild story straight out of Sydney that’s sure to turn a few heads. Matthew Paul Armstrong, a 45-year-old tradie, has landed in some serious strife after a morning drive went disastrously wrong. Armstrong crashed his
Tradie Shortage Looms as Australia Faces Housing Crisis Amid Migration Surge
G’day mates! We’ve got a real challenge brewing here in Australia. With a significant rise in migration, the demand for housing is skyrocketing, but there’s a snag—we simply don’t have enough tradies to get the job done. This shortage is
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
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,
Ditch the Degree: Aussie Boss Urges Youth to Embrace Trades
Alright, mate, let’s roll up our sleeves and dig into this gold nugget of a story from down under. Over in Sydney, Paul Bucciarelli, the boss of Stripco, is sounding the alarm loud and clear: it’s high time young Aussies
Alert: Rise in Dodgy Unlicensed Tradies in South Australia
Alright, here’s the lowdown on the latest from down under—South Australia’s buzzing because some cheeky tradies are knocking on doors, promising the moon but delivering a handful of mud. The Malinauskas Labor Government’s sounding the alarm: watch out for these
Hey Aussie, Forget About Housing Targets; We Need More Tradies on Deck!
Alright, folks, gather ’round. Just popped back from a bit of a hiatus—welcomed a tiny new boss into the household, which means I’m about running on fumes and haven’t slept a wink. But here’s the skinny: enough with these sky-high
Aussie Building Boom Busted: Tradie Shortage Hits Hard
Australia’s ambitious target of erecting 1.2 million new homes over five years is facing a grim reality check. Despite favorable economic conditions like lower inflation and enticing interest rates, the nation finds itself falling short, and the culprit? A critical
Caught Red-Handed: Local Plumber Faces Charges for Illegal Gas Work
Let’s dive into a tale from Hereford where a local bloke, Ashley Powell, found himself in hot water, and not the kind you’d want on a chilly morning. At 39, Ash thought he could slide under the radar, masquerading as
What Is Carpentry? – The Art and Craft of Carpets
Carpentry, a term that may not be familiar to everyone, is an art and craft centered around the design, creation, and installation of carpets. It also turns out to be one of the most lucrative professions in Australia. Cough $Cash$