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Top Stories - The Tradie News You Should Know
⚡️ Apprentice Sparkies Take It To Parliament
After a survey of 400+ apprentices found 1 in 8 had been shocked at work and the risk doubles when classroom training is delayed - ETU apprentices fronted Parliament calling for safer training and real mentoring. Read More @ News Hub
Nissan’s next-gen Navara gets a mid-Nov reveal, Aussie launch H1 2026, likely diesel + PHEV options, and shared bones with Triton. Read More @ CarsGuide
🏗️ Data-Centre Boom Means Much More Work For Trades
OpenAI has warned of a major shortage of construction workers and electricians needed to build AI data centres and while the alarm was sounded in the U.S, the same crunch is looming here in Australia. With billions being poured into local AI and energy projects, demand for skilled trades is set to surge, putting pressure on training pipelines and infrastructure delivery. Read More @ Web Pro News
🌧️ BOM Says Sorry, Promises Fixes
After the website redesign copped a hammering (radar/search usability), BoM apologised and says it’ll make adjustments ASAP. Keep an eye on updates before weather-dependent work. Read More @ The Guardian
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💸 BAS Time Cash Crunch Coming?
Here’s How to Stay Ahead This Christmas
BAS always seems to land at the worst time - work slows down, bills pile up, and the taxman still wants their share. Here’s how to keep things steady before the Christmas crunch hits.
Get your invoices out early.
Don’t wait till Friday, send them as soon as the job’s done. The faster you bill, the faster you get paid.
Chase overdue payments.
Now’s the time to follow up on anyone who still hasn’t paid. A few quick reminders can pull in thousands that make all the difference over the holidays.
Set money aside early.
Roughly calculate what you’ll owe for BAS and start putting small amounts aside each week. A little discipline now saves a lot of stress later.
Tighten up on spending.
Cut back on extras for a few weeks - unused subscriptions, extra supplier runs, or impulse tool buys. Every dollar saved helps smooth your cash flow.
Leave a bit of breathing room.
If the numbers still don’t add up, plan ahead. A short-term cash flow loan through Tradiespace can smooth things over so you can cover BAS, pay staff, and keep the business running without the stress.
Remember the holidays matter too.
After a long year, you deserve time off and some cash to enjoy the holiday period. Don’t let BAS and late payments ruin it - plan early so you can switch off and enjoy Christmas.
🥱 On Smoko
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💸 Fair Work Recovers $358m In Back Pay
The Fair Work Ombudsman’s 2024–25 wrap shows $358m returned to 249,000+ workers, with continued focus on large employers and high-risk sectors (incl. construction). Read More @ Fair Work
A Brisbane tradie who deliberately sideswiped a motorcyclist in road-rage was jailed for five months (2.5-year head sentence, suspended after five) and disqualified for 18 months. Read More @ Courier Mail
🕵️♂️ Private Investigators to Catch Fake Workers’ Comp Claims
Fed-up business owners are taking matters into their own hands - hiring private investigators to expose dodgy workers’ comp claims and demanding answers after catching out their own staff. Watch More @ A Current Affair Youtube
🖥️ Aussie AI Startup Books Data-Centre Capacity In Melbourne
Maincode to deploy AI hardware at a Telstra data centre in Melbourne - another nudge that DC builds and fit-outs are a multi-year pipeline. Read More @ Datacenter Dynamics
Every Tradie Wants Cheaper Bills, Better Tools & Less BS 💪
Tradiespace is your business savings hub - cheaper tools, loans that say yes, insurance built for tradies and discounts from the trade brands you already use.
Hope you enjoyed this roundup and as always, stay safe and keep crushing it out there!
Stay sharp,
Tradiespace Team,
