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🛠️ WA Tradie Back In Hot Water After Pocketing Deposits
A Warnbro tradie has been slapped with another Consumer Protection warning after 15 new complaints accused him of taking cash for fencing, paving and repairs that were never finished. Authorities say he owes over $20k, has a long rap sheet for similar scams, and homeowners should steer clear. Read More @ PerthNow
🪚 Dry-Cutting Concrete Blow-Up Has Man Seeing Red
A tradie copped serious backlash after a video showed him dry-cutting concrete on a suburban street, kicking up thick dust and ignoring warnings it could be harmful silica. The clip split Aussies online, with many slamming the safety risk while others reckoned the outrage was over the top. Read More @ News.com.au
💰 $200k Sounds Mint But Tradies Say It’s a Grind
New data shows plumbers have overtaken sparkies as the top-earning tradies, but plenty pulling in $200k-plus say it comes with brutal hours, big stress and loads of unpaid admin. Many reckon once you factor in 60-hour weeks, the money’s “not that great” after all. Read More @ Yahoo Finance
🏥 E-Scooter Rage Leaves Young Tradie Facing Surgery
A Melbourne panel beater copped a brutal punch after asking an e-scooter rider to use the bike lane, leaving him with a shattered nose and heading for surgery as the rider took off. The ugly clash has reignited anger over out-of-control e-bikes and scooters on Aussie roads. Read More @ Yahoo News
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🙏 NSW Tradie’s Cancer Fight Touched Thousands
NSW tradie Brett Mckay built a huge following by sharing his brutal testicular cancer battle online, encouraging young blokes to speak up and get checked before he passed away at just 26. His family says helping others became his biggest source of strength right to the end. View More @ ABC News
🥷🏼 UK Story - Fake Tradies Scamming Hearts for Cash
UK cops are warning Valentine’s Day daters after romance scams surged 20%, with fraudsters posing as tradies to groom victims for months - even using AI videos and steal hundreds of thousands. Police say no matter how real it feels, never send money, documents or packages to someone you’ve only met online. Read More @ The Sun UK
👷 Tradie’s Sick Lie Exposed After Dog’s Death
A tradie who publicly begged for help to find his missing German shepherd has pleaded guilty after it emerged he was responsible for the dog’s death all along. The case has shocked Aussies, with many furious over the calculated deception behind his public plea. Watch More @ A Current Affair Youtube
🐜 Tradie’s Gross Find Shows How Termites Wreck Homes
A pestie on the NSW Central Coast found clear termite signs behind an air con, warning Aussies that skipping regular checks can lead to damage costing tens of thousands. He says termites don’t care where you live - if there’s moisture or timber, they’ll find a way in. Read More @ Yahoo News
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