No end to housing weakness
A decline in ABS Housing Finance figures for February 2012 continues a string of weakening housing updates, said the Housing Industry Association.
“Leading housing indicators...
Melbourne company invents world’s first LED replacement bulb
After three years of local research and development, Brightgreen has developed the DR700 - the world’s first LED replacement bulb that is as bright...
Electrical industry not consulted on government plan for American workers
Australian electrical industry body, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) says it had not been consulted by the Australian Government on their plans...
Product listings from TechRentals
The JDSU EDT-135 E1 and Data Tester and Promax TV Explorer Prodig-5 are available to rent from TechRentals
JDSU EDT-135 E1 and Data Tester
The JDSU...
Building approvals reinforce urgent need for action
Building approvals fell to their lowest level in nearly three years in February 2012, highlighting the urgent need for lower interest rates and government...
Modest increase in new home sales
In February 2012 the volume of new home sales bounced modestly off a concerning January low, says the Housing Industry Association.
The HIA - JELD-WEN...
Why is maintenance important?
A well maintained home, even if it’s covered in brown tiles, green shag pile and other construction crimes from three decades ago, is a...
Volunteering opportunities for Australian trade professionals in the North Pacific
Communities across the Pacific need the support of Australian volunteer health education, water and sanitation, renewable energy and environmental education professionals.
AVI North Pacific...
ACT Government shouldn’t prematurely target contractors says electrical industry
Peak Australian electrical industry body, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), says the ACT Government should wait for further evidence based research before...
Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre is open for business
The Northern Territory is blessed with abundant sunshine, which places it in a unique position to harness solar energy.
Beneath the blazing sun of...