The Aussie carpentry industry is booming, with 139,900 active carpenters in 2024 – according to ABS stats – and a growing demand for residential and commercial projects.
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Three things chippies can’t miss at Carpentry Expo
Carpentry Expo will be the event for Aussie chippies to attend this spring.
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Seasonal depression impacting apprenticeships: ARU
A growing number of Australian apprentices are reporting significant mental health challenges during winter, with financial stress and harsh situational working conditions contributing to rising levels
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New home building domestic contract laws for VIC
Master Builders Victoria (MBV) is among many building bodies to welcome a revised Domestic Contracts bill.
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Carpentry Expo: The real event for Aussie chippies
There’s your average trade show, then there’s Carpentry Expo – the first event purely dedicated to hardcore Aussie chippies.
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How to track vehicle expenses without the headache
If you’re a tradie with a truck, chances are it’s one of your biggest business expenses. Between fuel, servicing, rego, and insurance, the costs can pile up quickly. But the good news? Staying on top
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EOFY is here tradies! Check up on your coverage
The end of the financial year is upon us, tradies!
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Tradie top earners, biggest international interest revealed: NextMinute
Australia’s trade industry is facing a severe skills shortage, despite the high pay and international interest.
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Inland Rail’s Ed Walker announced as speaker for Converge 2025
Converge Expo is proud to announce that Ed Walker, Delivery Director for the Beveridge to Albury section of Inland Rail, will join the 2025 speaker lineup.
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Bright Ideas grant winners 2025 from NAWIC
Supporting innovation and ‘bright ideas’ is an integral part of the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) work to create more equitable industry by fostering cultural change.
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