Uniform planning laws to replace 29 council schemes
The State Government has said it is aiming to introduce uniform statewide planning laws in the first half of next year.
Archive for month: October, 2014
Mateship program looks to curb building industry suicides
/in General News /by Brad the BuilderUnions and experts hope a new program based on construction industry workers looking out for their mates will curb the sector’s suicide rate, which is up to 25 per cent higher than the Australian average.
Suicides in the construction industry declining: report
/in General News /by Brad the BuilderA new report estimates that 24 suicides have been prevented in the construction industry in recent years by getting tradies to say the ‘F’ word, that is to talk about their feelings.
Construction sector posts strongest growth on record
/in General News /by Brad the BuilderResidential development is leading a once-in-a-decade boom for the construction sector and building workers.
Share market rises to complete tumultuous week
/in General News /by Brad the BuilderThe Australian share market has today risen, to complete what has been a fluctuating week on a positive note.