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Latest changes made to WHS laws
The latest changes have been rolled out for the Work Health and Safety Amendment Act 2022. The bill, containing a suite of amendments to the Commonwealth ... -
Clarence Street undergoes revamp using recycled glass and reclaimed asphalt
Clarence Street has seen a revamp using recycled glass and reclaimed asphalt thanks to the City of Sydney’s road renewal program. Around 120,000 glass jars and ... -
RMIT to launch Trades Innovation Centre
RMIT will be launching its Trades Innovation Centre, a technology-backed facility that will support a training pipeline for northern corridor population growth and infrastructure investment. Located ... -
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 ...
