The contract has been awarded for the $1 billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade Project that will transform the south-east of Perth, delivering a 14-kilometre extension of Tonkin Highway as well as major upgrades to Thomas Road.
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Boost for construction apprentices
From 1 July 2025, eligible apprentices in the residential construction sector will receive $10,000 in incentive payments on top of their wages, under a new Key Apprentices Program.
The new payment will be staged at 6, 12, 24, 36 and upon completion which is something Master Builders has long called for.
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Shed old habits in Year of the Snake
The new year could usher in an era of optimism for the building industry. So believes Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies, who said while he was not superstitious, he was interested to find that 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac.
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Queensland looks for construction commission head
The recruitment process is underway to find a new Commissioner to lead the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
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Tools of the Trade program builds workforce
CPB Contractors, as part of Suburban Connect and in partnership with the Suburban Rail Loop Authority and the Victorian Tunnelling Centre in Melbourne, has launched its inaugural Tools of the Trade (TOTT) Industry Development Program, which focuses on building skilled, diverse workforces on the SRL East project.
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Work safely near nbn network
The nbn network is the backbone of Australia’s digital evolution, connecting millions of homes and businesses to high-speed internet. As the largest infrastructure project in the country’s history, it is vital for keeping Australian industries, businesses and communities connected – but it’s also highly vulnerable to damage from ground-breaking activities.
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Laing O’Rourke secures Moora CBH project
Laing O’Rourke has secured a second key project with CBH Group in Western Australia, signing the contract for the Moora Rapid Rail Outloading and Siding project.
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Call to reduce costly utility strikes
A new report says reforms are urgently needed to address the economic cost of utility service strikes, with new research showing Victoria’s civil construction industry is the worst performer.
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ACA: No resting on construction laurels
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has released its 2024 Year in Review report, highlighting the progress made in driving positive change across the construction industry. The report reflects on ACA’s priorities, reform initiatives, advocacy efforts and thought leadership over the past year.
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Construction workers urged to build a life in WA
The WA Government’s Build a Life in WA incentive, designed to help lure building and construction professionals and tradespeople from across Australia to WA, has been expanded, with skilled workers from New Zealand also encouraged to move west in 2025.
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SA road duplication contract to Fleurieu
Work has begun on Stage 2 of South Australia’s Main South Road Duplication (MSRD2) Project, which will see the duplication of 6km of the Main South Road between Aldinga Beach Road and Sellicks Beach, south of Adelaide.
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Demolition Award win for DEMEX
Australian specialist demolition contractor DEMEX has been named joint winner of the 2024 World Demolition Award for Contract of the Year Under US$1 million.
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Webuild to excavate SRL East tunnels
Webuild, leader of the Terra Verde joint-venture, has signed a $1.7 billion contract to design and build the Tunnels North section of Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East in Melbourne.
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Rigs dig up information for high-speed rail
The drill rigs are turning on the New South Wales Central Coast to help determine the best route for a proposed high-speed rail link connecting the region to Sydney in just 30 minutes.
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CPB and Sydney Metro: Transformational tunnelling
More than 23,000 workers, 11 tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and an army of excavators are what it has taken for CPB Contractors to construct more than 80 kilometres of tunnels and caverns for Sydney’s transformational Sydney Metro project.
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Converge: Built for Australian construction
As the only Australian‑owned major event showcasing the latest tools and technology in municipal works, civil and commercial construction, the Converge Expo is gaining unprecedented industry support.
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