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Boral Timber donates to new wildlife hospital for Kangaroo Island
Following the devastating bushfires which destroyed more than one third of Kangaroo Island, Boral Timber has donated materials to help build a new wildlife hospital dedicated ... -
Incolink aims to help keep construction industry moving
Following the Australian government’s primary measures taken to help employers and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Incolink has announced a $2,000 payment for worker members ... -
Building and construction industry employers and unions unite on COVID-19 message
Every building and construction union has united to send a strong message to the industry on COVID-19: treat this situation very seriously and with the highest ... -
Big impact expected in Geelong thanks to ‘Tiny House’ project
The small home movement in Geelong has received extra momentum from an innovative collaboration that aims to achieve greater affordability for homeowners and people in need ... -
Government stimulus measures are commended, further needed for trade industries
The federal government is being asked to urgently provide a new and expansive stimulus package which aims to keep the building and construction industries, and the ... -
One week to go until AUSkey is retired
On 27 March, the Australian Taxation Office and 26 other government agencies will retire the decade-old login credentials replacing them with myGovID and an authorisation service ... -
MBV and CFMEU VIC/TAS partner on pathway for construction industry
During these challenging times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CFMEU VIC/TAS branch secretary John Setka and Master Builders Victoria (MBV) chief executive Rebecca Casson collaborate to ... -
Victorian building permit data reveals $38 billion spend, fewer permits in 2019
Victorians spent nearly $38 billion on building work in 2019 which pushes the dollar value to the second-highest total since records began. Despite this, the value ... -
A piece of history from Cairns Wharf to find a new home
Historic rare timber from the world heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland could find a new home with recycled timber specialists Kennedy’s Timber removing hundreds of metres ... -
HIA welcomes NSW cuts to payroll tax
The HIA has welcomed a much-needed government stimulus into the economy and home building industry which is currently being rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The stimulus ...
