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Why We Introduced Paid Commercial Posting Across Our Facebook Groups
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Why We Introduced Paid Commercial Posting Across Our Facebook Groups

Construction Jobs Australia has introduced paid commercial posting across its Facebook group network. Here’s why we made the change, what a Posting Pass gives you and what it means for employers, recruiters, industry businesses and jobseekers.

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How to Advertise a Construction Business in Australia
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How to Advertise a Construction Business in Australia

Construction businesses and industry service providers don't need the biggest audience — they need the right one. Here’s how plant hire companies, training providers, suppliers and other construction services can reach customers in Australia.

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Is Paying to Post in a Facebook Group a Scam?
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Is Paying to Post in a Facebook Group a Scam?

Being asked to pay for commercial access to a Facebook group can feel unusual. Here’s how to tell the difference between legitimate paid posting access and something you should avoid.

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Queensland’s Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Moves Into Delivery
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Queensland’s Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Moves Into Delivery

Queensland’s Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project is moving into delivery, with the $5.75 billion upgrade set to duplicate the Kuraby-to-Beenleigh corridor, improve stations, and support better rail capacity across South East Queensland. It’s a major infrastructure package that should create opportunities across engineering, project delivery, commercial, planning, and rail systems roles.

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Can Facebook Group Operators Charge Businesses to Post?
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Can Facebook Group Operators Charge Businesses to Post?

Can operators of Facebook groups charge businesses to post? Here’s what Meta’s own group tools say about paid communities, admin controls and commercial posting - and how CJA’s Posting Pass works.

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Are Carpenters Still in Demand? A Closer Look at Salary Trends & Australia's Best-Paying Carpentry Roles
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Are Carpenters Still in Demand? A Closer Look at Salary Trends & Australia's Best-Paying Carpentry Roles

Discover real-world carpenter salaries across Australia's carpentry trades, from bench joiners to formwork specialists, and understand how different pay structures impact earnings during the housing shortage.

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Construction is Still Moving in 2026: What the Current Pipeline Means for Jobs
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Construction is Still Moving in 2026: What the Current Pipeline Means for Jobs

Australia’s construction pipeline is still active in 2026, with ongoing infrastructure delivery, housing-enabling works, and workforce pressure keeping job demand strong across the sector

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Fast Tracked Tradies: Federal Budget 2026–27 Boosts Skilled Migration for Construction
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Fast Tracked Tradies: Federal Budget 2026–27 Boosts Skilled Migration for Construction

The 2026–27 Federal Budget keeps Australia’s permanent migration intake at 185,000 and channels around 70% into the skilled stream, with new funding to fast‑track trade skills assessments and licensing. This means more job‑ready migrant tradies for construction, civil and mining projects across Australia.

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The $6 Trillion Iron‑Ore Bonanza: WA’s Discovery That Will Reshape Australia
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The $6 Trillion Iron‑Ore Bonanza: WA’s Discovery That Will Reshape Australia

Western Australia's Pilbara region has discovered an estimated 55 billion tonnes of high-grade iron ore worth around US $6 trillion in the Hamersley basin. This major find positions Australia as a dominant global mineral supply powerhouse for decades to come.

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Women in Construction: Why the Industry Needs More of Them and What's Changing
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Women in Construction: Why the Industry Needs More of Them and What's Changing

Women are still underrepresented in construction, but that’s starting to change as the industry looks for more workers and more flexible roles. The article’s main point is that attracting more women is now a workforce necessity, not just a diversity goal

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Murphy Group Partners with Abergeldie: Major UK Infrastructure Leader Invests in Australian Construction Market
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Murphy Group Partners with Abergeldie: Major UK Infrastructure Leader Invests in Australian Construction Market

UK-based Murphy Group announces a strategic partnership with Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure, marking another major European infrastructure player's expansion into the Australian market.

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STRABAG SE Targets Australian Market with Acquisition of Georgiou Group
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STRABAG SE Targets Australian Market with Acquisition of Georgiou Group

STRABAG SE has announced plans to acquire Georgiou Group Pty Ltd, one of Australia's leading construction companies, in a major strategic move to enter the Australian market.

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