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CIMIC’s Leighton Asia wins second railway package in the Philippines

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CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia, in joint venture, has been selected by the Philippines Department of Transportation to construct a further section of the North South Commuter Railway (NSCR) – South Commuter Railway Project (SCRP), a project that will ease road congestion around Manila. The Leighton-First Balfour joint venture will construct contract package S-03A (CP … Continued

RISSafety acquires Safety Plus Australia

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    RISSafety announces the 100% acquisition of Melbourne-based safety company, Safety Plus Australia. The agreement is effective from today (14 July 2023) and will see RISSafety and Safety Plus Australia continue to operate as standalone brands with independent sales channels in market.    “Whilst a very exciting development for us and the … Continued

GRAND REOPENING: HOTEL SEVEN HILLS REVITALISED

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NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 13, 2023   Hotel Seven Hills Announces Grand Reopening After an Extensive Redevelopment   Hotel Seven Hills is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated reopening this weekend, following a comprehensive redevelopment and significant upgrades to the beloved pub. The revitalised venue now boasts a remarkable transformation both internally and … Continued

Higher density soars but housing target still out of reach

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Building activity over the March quarter shows a welcome increase in higher density and public sector home building but we are still falling short of our national housing targets says Master Builders Australia.   Chief economist Shane Garrett said there was an encouraging increase (14 per cent) in the number of new home building starts … Continued

Toplace Pty Ltd Voluntary Administration

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11 July 2023 Antony Resnick and Suelen McCallum of DVT Group were appointed voluntary administrators (Administrators) of Toplace Pty Ltd (Toplace) on 7 July 2023. For the duration of the administration, the Administrators have exclusive authority to deal with the property, assets and liabilities of Toplace. NSW Fair Trading understands this event will create uncertainty … Continued

TOOL THEFT COSTING VICTORIAN TRADIES $20M A YEAR

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The theft of tools costs Victorian tradies $20million a year, with over 29,000 tools stolen in the 12 months to March 2023, according to the Crime Statistics Agency. Trade tools are a prime target for thieves because they’re high value and easily portable. Tool theft can have a significant effect on sole traders and small … Continued

Innovative Solutions: Sackett Services Enhances Sustainability at Sixty Six North Hobart

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Tasmania, Australia – Sackett Services announces the completion of North Hobart’s newest and largest serviced apartment hotel Sixty Six North Hobart. This impressive $32 million development boasts state-of-the-art amenities and a strong focus on sustainability.  Sackett Services played a crucial role in enhancing the project’s sustainability efforts by installing 70 kilowatts of photo-voltaic panels with … Continued

Time to end building industry ‘black cladding’ rort

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Businesses claiming to be Aboriginal to win work are raking in millions of dollars on Victorian building projects, the CFMEU Koori construction division warns. The practice – known as ‘black cladding’ – is rampant in the state’s construction industry. It involves businesses passing themselves off as majority Indigenous owned or controlled by using the names … Continued