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MEDIA ALERT: SafeWork NSW to give update on ROSEHILL incident SafeWork NSW is investigating an incident last night where a man suffered serious head injuries while working at an asphalt dumping area. SafeWork Director of Investigations, Natalie Martin, will be available on site for comment this morning. WHEN: 10:30am, TODAY, 14 February 2024 WHERE: … Continued
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By Michael Fisher*, Managing Director, Boon Edam Australia Boosting the energy efficiency of Australia’s built environment will be integral to Australia’s redoubled response to the emissions gap between current Paris Agreement targets and reductions currently being achieved. The UN Environment Programme’s latest annual Emissions Gap Report says that, like a broken record, temperatures globally … Continued
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Monday 12th February Join Sweltering Cities and a panel of experts to discuss extreme heat in Brisbane from a health, community and urban planning perspective. Associate Professor Shannon Rutherford – Climate Action Beacon, Cities Research Institute and School of Medicine and Dentistry at Griffith University Ryan McNeilly Smith – Senior Planner at Meridian … Continued
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Responding to reports around proposals to change negative gearing, Master Builders Australia says this is a timely reminder as to why proposed changes to negative gearing have been dropped in the past. “Prior to the 2019 election Master Builders had modelled ALP policies to change negative gearing and capital gains tax arrangements,” said Master Builders … Continued
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As the Australian economy navigates a complex landscape, Master Builders Australia has used its pre-budget submission to remind the Federal Government of the critical importance of the building and construction industry. The industry which employs over 1.3 million Australians and is made up of around 450,000 businesses, more than any other sector, has been left … Continued
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There is no better time than now to start a renovation project, but before you pick up the sledgehammer to take out that wall, planning is the one of the most integral steps you can take to ensure your home looks great, meets individual needs and enhances your life. Creating a plan to make sure … Continued
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SafeWork NSW is responding to a serious incident which occurred at a factory on Victoria Road in Rydalmere this morning. Reports received suggest two workers were injured in the process of installing a new gantry crane. It is understood the injuries are not life threatening, however this incident is a reminder for all businesses of … Continued
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2 February 2024 The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has unveiled a comprehensive snapshot of economic indicators this week, painting a troubling picture for the nation’s housing landscape says Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. With the release of data on inflation, building approvals, lending indicators, and building materials prices, it’s evident that the trajectory … Continued
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31 January 2024 The annual rate of inflation dropped to 4.1 per cent during the December 2023 quarter, the lowest since December 2021. After a peak of 7.8 per cent in late 2022, price pressures have steadily abated over the course of 2023. Master Builders Australia chief economist Shane Garrett said ahead of … Continued
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Australians are well and truly feeling the pinch of rising prices, with inflation being at the highest point in 35 years. This is reflected in household bills with many noticing it costs more to heat or cool the home. Fortunately, there are many cost-effective solutions that Australians can implement no matter the season – from … Continued
