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Top Stories - The Tradie News You Should Know
🛠️ Perth Tradie’s Vanishing Con Act, Using Every Excuse In The Book
Dozens say a tradie slid into their socials, pocketed the cash, then pulled a Houdini- no job, just tumbleweeds… Read More @ 9News
🧹 We’re Safe. AI Won’t Steal Tradie Jobs & Businesses
Aussie report says cleaning, construction and hospo roles will grow despite AI, while jobs like bookkeeping and marketing face cuts. Nearly half of workers will see tasks augmented, not replaced. Interesting times ahead. Read More @ The Guardian
🚗 Carjacked Tradie Pulls Action-Movie Stunt
A tradie tried leaping into his own moving ute after it was nicked at Athol Park. GPS led cops to Port Adelaide, where the tool and ute thief was nabbed after a scuffle. What a legend. View More @ 7News YouTube
⚡ Homeless Tradie’s Message to Australia
Brisbane FIFO sparkie Godfrey Condon says he’s “done everything by the book” yet spent seven months homeless. His raw spray calls the system “broken” for workers doing it tough. Godfrey Condon claims he is now leaving Australia. The Tradiespace team is scratching our heads abit here - times are tough but trades businesses are crying out for good tradies to work? Keen to hear your thought on this one. Read More @ Daily Mail
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🚙 Ram Teases New Ute – But Don’t Get Excited Yet
Ram’s hinted at a body-on-frame ute to rival HiLux and Ranger, but it may be Latin America-only. Teaser shows Nightfall badging, turbo-diesel hints, and plenty of shadowy glamour shots. Read More @ The Canberra Times via CarsGuide
🏗 Construction Code Under Fire Before Cabinet Roundtable
A leaked memo claims the Labor Gov’s upcoming economic roundtable is already scripted. Plans include pausing the National Construction Code and using AI to clear 30,000 building approvals. Opposition calls it a “choreographed” stunt. Read More @ News.com.au
🔨 DIY Disasters Keeping Tradies Busy
“Weekend projects gone wrong” are on the rise, with urgent call-outs booming as eager Aussies follow social media hacks straight into repair disasters. Tradies are cashing in on the chaos. Read More @ EIN Presswire
🏠 Home Building Gaining Momentum (Even if the System’s Holding Tight)
With three RBA rate cuts under the belt, new‑home building is on the up, especially in WA, QLD and SA. But with the cash rate still restrictive and red tape and labour costs biting, supply remains below targets. Read More @ HIA
🛻 RACV Gives the 2026 Kia Tasman X-Pro the Nod
RACV reckons the bold, boxy Tasman ute - which the brand says “grows on you” - is no one-hit wonder. Despite its polarising looks, it’s a solid addition to the dual-cab scene. Read More @ RACV Review
🏗 Construction Sector Forecast to Boom (With a Warning Tag)
A new report shows Aussie construction output to grow 3.8% in 2025, driven by transport, housing, manufacturing & renewables but warns of rising insolvencies eating into gains. Read More @ Research & Markets
🚙 Ford's Electric Ranger-Size Ute: Coming Soon
Ford is gearing up to launch a Ranger-sized electric dual‑cab ute in Australia expected in 2027, built on a new platform aimed at slashing costs and shaking up the best-selling mid‑size ute segment. Read More @ News.com.au
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