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Federal government acts to alleviate timber crisis

The Prime Minister’s announcement of the Federal Government’s $15 million investment to alleviate the acute timber shortage will safeguard the viability of builder and tradie businesses around the country.

Sep 21, 2021

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Forest industries welcome NSW domestic softwood timber supply boost for more house frames

The Australian Forest Products Association NSW (AFPA NSW) welcomes the NSW Government’s move to divert timber supplies from export to the domestic market. This will see the equivalent of up to 20,000 house frames of softwood log exports impacted by the China trade embargo, stay…

Sep 21, 2021

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New online resource to fast track jab numbers in building industry

Master Builders Australia has launched a new partnership with the Pharmacy Guild to boost vaccinations in the building and construction industry.

Sep 17, 2021

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Nation-first care for Victorian tradies against silicosis

Victorian stonemasons at risk of silicosis will be able to get free world-class health screenings and treatments thanks to a landmark partnership between WorkSafe and The Alfred

Sep 16, 2021

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Building new homes for more Victorians

The Victorian Government is ramping up delivery of the landmark Big Housing Build, with the first allocation of funds to community housing projects that will create thousands of new homes and jobs across Victoria.

Sep 14, 2021

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Massive Construction Compliance Blitz Across Victoria

With a major source of transmission in Victoria’s latest outbreak now linked to construction sites, a massive compliance blitz is starting to ensure the sector remains open and COVIDSafe.

Sep 13, 2021

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NSW Government safeguarding against building site incidents

The NSW Government is taking a proactive step towards eliminating unsafe work on ladders, roofs and scaffold on building sites in a bid to better protect tradies and construction workers across the state.

Sep 6, 2021

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Alice Springs set to transform with works beginning on CBD revitalisation

Construction has begun on a major component of the Alice Springs CBD Revitalisation project.

Sep 3, 2021

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Roadhouse to Recovery Projects Ready to Go

Nine projects are now complete as part of the Territory Government’s highly-popular $4 million Roadhouse to Recovery Grant initiative.

Sep 1, 2021

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Population growth central to outlook for home building

“Australia is experiencing a building boom with a record level of detached homes under construction but a return of a stable and reliable growth in population is necessary to ensure economic growth,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Aug 24, 2021

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Tender Awarded for Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road Overpass

The overpass at the Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road intersection is set to become a reality with the awarding of the Early Contractor Involvement tender.

Aug 24, 2021

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Creating economic opportunities in our housing sector

To continue to drive investment and achieve our goal of a $40 billion economy by 2030, the Territory Government is seeking tenders for the development of a new form of social and affordable housing.

Aug 16, 2021