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Top Stories - The Tradie News You Should Know
🧱 Ex-Workmate: Bondi Suspect Was a “Weird Cat”
A tradie who worked alongside 24-year-old Naveed Akram says his last remark before taking time off for a “boxing injury” was that he was a “weird cat” - part of a string of red flags colleagues now recall after the Bondi attack. Read More @ Daily Mail
🚨 Gold Coast Builder Under Fraud Investigation
Police are probing allegations a Gold Coast builder took large deposits for homes that were never completed. Multiple clients claim they’re owed tens of thousands. Read More @ ABC News
📉 More Than 3 Million Aussies Jobless or Underemployed
New figures show over 3 million Australians are unemployed or want more hours, raising concerns about job security despite low headline unemployment. Read More @ 9News
🔫 PM Flags Tougher Gun Laws After Bondi Attack
Anthony Albanese says gun laws may need tightening after the Bondi Junction attack, with licensing, storage and enforcement now under review. Read More @ ABC News
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⛏️ BHP Program Creates 1,400 Regional Jobs
BHP says its “Future of Work” program will create more than 1,400 jobs across regional Australia, targeting trades, traineeships and operational roles. Read More @ BHP
📉 $15B Pipeline Delay as Tradie Shortages Bite
A 9News clip highlights that tradie shortages and rising labour costs have delayed Australia’s infrastructure pipeline by an estimated $15 billion, tightening quotes and pushing timelines out. Watch @ 9News
☀️ Massive Solar Farm Switches On Between Gympie & Maryborough
A 255,000-panel solar farm has officially launched between Gympie and Maryborough, generating enough clean power for ~41,000 homes and supporting jobs from civils to electrical during construction. Read More @ The Courier-Mail
☀️ Extreme Weather Threats & Bushfire Danger Rising
Experts warn a prolonged bushfire season is looming in NSW with above-average risk due to hot, dry conditions and strong winds, while several fires are already active and destroying homes - site fire safety should be front of mind. Read More @ The Guardian
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