New apprenticeship incentives to reshape RAC and construction training from 2026
The Australian Government has announced changes to the apprenticeships system that started on 1 January 2026, introducing new incentives aimed at supporting employers and apprentices in ...Construction safety improves, but AIHS warns industry must not lose focus
Australian construction workers are returning to safer sites, according to new work-related fatality data from Safe Work Australia, but industry leaders are being warned that progress ...NSW clarifies supervision rules for apprentice plumbers
Building Commission NSW has clarified supervision requirements for apprentice plumbers, tradesperson certificate holders and unlicensed workers, outlining a new approach aimed at lifting standards while addressing ...
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Abey Australia celebrates 70 years of being in business
Abey Australia is celebrating its 70th anniversary since it first opened its doors on Halsey Road, Airport West, ... -
Queensland builder says migration delays are worsening the construction skills shortage
A Queensland construction company has warned that Australia’s migration system is making it too difficult to bring in ... -
Standards Australia backs prison welding program to address national skills shortage
Standards Australia has partnered with Weld Australia and Corrections Victoria to help address Australia’s welding skills shortage by ... -
ARC launches national pilot to support independent refrigerant license holders
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has launched a national pilot program, supported by the Department of Climate Change, ...
NETZSCH launches high-flow TORNADO T1 XXLB-F rotary lobe pump
NETZSCH Pumps USA has introduced the TORNADO T1 XXLB-F Rotary Lobe Pump, a high-performance model designed for large-scale and high-volume pumping duties. The XXLB-F delivers flow ...Grundfos launches CU 302 controller to improve the reliability of residential bore water systems
Grundfos has launched its CU 302 controller for residential groundwater installations that use 3” and 4” SQE submersible pumps. The controller is designed to deliver constant ...NETZSCH unveils NEMO Dispensers for precise dosing of abrasive and viscous fluids
NETZSCH Pumps USA has unveiled its NEMO Dispensers for accurate dosing and metering of highly abrasive, viscous and shear-sensitive fluids across industrial applications. The positive displacement ...
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