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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.

June 29, 2026 Read more →

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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.

April 16, 2026 Read more →

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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

May 11, 2026 Read more →

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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.

May 12, 2026 Read more →

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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.

May 8, 2025 Read more →

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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

May 11, 2026 Read more →

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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.

June 5, 2025 Read more →

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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.

November 20, 2024 Read more →

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CREG Unveils 15.7m TBM for Sydney's Western Harbour Tunnel Package 2

CREG has completed production of TBM 1459, a 15.7-metre diameter slurry tunnel boring machine destined for Sydney's Western Harbour Tunnel Package 2. This is the largest TBM CREG has ever exported outside of China.

March 20, 2025 Read more →

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Are You Being Paid Correctly? Navigating Australia's 2025 Construction Industry Award Rates

Australia's construction industry is governed by minimum wage standards and conditions overseen by the Fair Work Ombudsman. This guide examines current minimum pay rates across key construction roles to help workers and employers ensure compliance.

September 18, 2025 Read more →

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Australia's High-Speed Rail Project: Transforming Connectivity and Creating Opportunities

Australia's High Speed Rail Authority is developing an ambitious east coast rail network connecting major cities. The Newcastle-Sydney phase promises significant construction and employment opportunities.

December 5, 2024 Read more →