Author: Casey McGuire
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Turning old tyres into tougher NT roads
Almost half of the Northern Territory’s end-of-life tyres are sent to landfill and the rest are exported interstate for recycling, but a Charles Darwin University (CDU) ... -
TAFE NSW trainee switches from sport science to sprinkler fitting and finds her calling
A casual job at Bunnings has sparked an unexpected career in fire protection for Windsor woman Kate Powell, who is now a second-year apprentice in the ... -
MATES launches hi-vis workwear to celebrate peer suicide prevention volunteers
MATES has unveiled a range of branded hi-vis workwear designed to recognise and celebrate trained volunteers who provide peer-based suicide prevention support across the construction, energy, ... -
Turning lattes into low-carbon concrete: RMIT shows coffee waste can cut emissions
RMIT researchers have demonstrated that concrete made with biochar derived from spent coffee grounds can deliver significant carbon reductions while maintaining the strength gains seen in ... -
520Hz smoke alarms available in Australian homes
Developed through research by Victoria University, Brisbane-based Watch Smoke Alarms is now distributing 520Hz smoke alarms that are proven to be ten-times more likely to wake ... -
Standards Australia releases handbook to boost prefabricated housing
Standards Australia has released SA HB 268, a handbook for prefabricated and modular construction, for public comment until 13 January 2026. Developed by the technical committee ... -
Telstra and John Holland trial 5G-enabled robotic dog to improve safety in underground construction
Telstra Enterprise and construction company John Holland have completed a successful trial of a 5G-enabled robotic dog designed to improve worker safety in high-risk environments such ... -
CSR launches eco-friendly wall panels to improve home acoustics
CSR has introduced a range of high-performance decorative wall panels for residential use. Soundstyle by Woven Image provides an environmentally responsible solution designed to improve acoustic ... -
RMIT and Bristile Roofing create roof tiles from recycled coal ash and glass
A collaboration between RMIT University and Bristile Roofing has produced new sustainable roof tiles made with coal ash and recycled glass, cutting CO₂ emissions by 13% ... -
Skilled trades shortages worsen as home building rebounds
The availability of skilled tradespeople has deteriorated across Australia as home building activity strengthens, according to the latest HIA Trades Report. HIA senior economist Tom Devitt ...
