Cancer-Causing Welding Fumes Put Aussie Tradies at Risk
G’day folks! In a concerning revelation, tens of thousands of Australian welders are being exposed to cancer-causing fumes, with little being done to protect them. Research from Curtin University, published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health,
Tradies Get Their Own Toilet at This Glam $14 Million Mansion
In the heart of Perth, a stunning $14 million mansion has gone above and beyond by including a dedicated toilet just for visiting tradies. Located on The Esplanade, overlooking the majestic Swan River, this luxurious property offers a lavish lifestyle
NSW Boosts Diversity in Apprenticeships with Bert Evans Scholarships
G’day folks! NSW is throwing a lifeline to apprentices facing tough times, with a whopping $2.25 million splashed into the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships. We’re talking about a serious boost here—150 lucky tradies will cop $5,000 a year over three
Tradies Speak Out on Job Site Surveillance
Oi, have you seen this? A clip’s gone viral, showing a tradie in Melbourne getting the full eagle-eye from a client—right over his shoulder! This bloke’s just standing there, hands in his pockets, not a word as he watches the
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
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
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
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
The Political Pipeline: How Global Plumbing Shapes Power
Hey there, strap in as we dive into the riveting world where politics meets plumbing—literally. Ever thought about how the global pipes, not just the ones under your sink but the big, data-slinging, finance-flowing ones, are actually shaping our world?
Blue-Collar Boom: Trade Jobs Outpacing White-Collar Careers
Alright, mate, strap in because we’re diving into the world where blue-collar is becoming the new black tie. Picture this: back in the day, the blue-collar crowd—your coal miners, your bricklayers, and the hardy souls in overalls—were seen as the
Say Goodbye to Cold Showers: The 2024 Guide to Tankless Water Heater Costs
In 2024, stepping into a hot shower doesn’t have to mean waiting for ages while your old tank heater chugs away. Enter the tankless water heater—compact, efficient, and ready to revolutionize how you use hot water at home. But what’s
Sydney Plumbers Uncover Major Drug Bust During Routine Repair
In what started as a typical day on the job for a couple of Sydney plumbers, a routine repair turned into a headline-making discovery. Tackling a leaky toilet in a quiet Canterbury neighbourhood, these unsuspecting tradesmen stumbled upon more than
Understanding Plumbers: The Unsung Heroes of Australian Homes
Plumbers, often overlooked until a crisis arises, play a crucial role in maintaining the comfort and safety of our homes. One of the core trades of Australia and one of the highest income professions if you start a business in