Author: San Williams
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ACTU raises concerns over RBA cash rate rise
The RBA’s decision to raise the cash rate to 4.35% has been met with concerns by the Australia Council of Trade Unions (ACTU). With the rate ... -
National Asbestos Awareness Month enters tenth year
Australia’s tenth annual National Asbestos Awareness Month has released an asbestos education resource to help save lives. National Asbestos Awareness Month’s Asbestos 101 for Residential Property ... -
Albanese government to roll out “Closing Loopholes” Bill
The Albanese government will be set to roll out its “Closing Loopholes” Bill, introducing many important provisions that will get wages moving. In response to Jacqui ... -
UNSW Sydney develops first fire-retardant paint for extreme fire protection
UNSW Sydney engineers have developed the first fire-retardant paint to pass a stringent Australian standard test that simulates a bushfire attack. The paint, now on sale ... -
Floorcovering suppliers back ResiLoop waste recovery scheme
Fifteen leading suppliers of resilient floorcoverings to the local market have committed to providing funding support for ResiLoop, Australia’s first national stewardship scheme for resilient flooring. ... -
SafeWork NSW warns of penalties for failing to report incidents
SafeWork NSW has warned businesses they will face fines and potential prosecution if they fail to report incidents after the workplace regulator this year issued 140 ... -
Building material costs stabilise
The cost of house building materials has remained unchanged in the September Quarter 2023 for the first time since before the pandemic, according to Housing Industry ... -
Sureweld delivers its aluminium loading ramps and plant trailers range
Sureweld has delivered its aluminium loading ramps and plant trailers, made from locally extruded aluminium sourced from Capral and manufactured in Wangaratta, in northern Victoria. Focused ... -
WorkSafe Victoria, SafeWork NSW roll out height and asbestos blitz
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have teamed up to roll out a construction blitz, targeting the risk of falls from heights and asbestos exposure to help ... -
Gyprock launches Gyprock HD and Rigitone plasterboard products
Gyprock has launched Gyprock HD and Rigitone to join its portfolio of quality plasterboard, compounds and adhesives. Gyprock HD Gyprock HD is a premium plasterboard product ...
