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Master Builders Australia (MBA) has responded to the 2013-14 budget, saying that the proposals are disappointing for the construction industry. The budget has set aside $24 billion for investment into urban road and rail infrastructure, but chief executive officer of MBA, Wilhelm Harnisch, believes that this alone is not enough. "There are no other measures [...]

Painting your own home is a great way to save money and have some fun as well, however there are a few risks and pitfalls that you need to be aware of. Here are a few top tips to help make sure that your DIY painting job goes off without a hitch. Paint from a [...]

Inground trampolines have plenty of advantages. Salespeople of the contraptions will tell you that they are much safer than the traditional above-ground trampoline, and that they're much more pleasing to look at than a spindly apparatus on your back lawn. Not to mention the nightmare of mowing your lawn underneath one and around its legs. [...]

A new program has been announced by the Australian government, with the potential to increase the number of small trade businesses and train new contractors. It is called the Apprentice to Business Owner Program (AtoB) and will provide training in a nationally recognised qualification in small business management, as well as providing business mentoring support [...]

Now's a great time to tidy up those tree tops before winter sets in! Throughout winter, leaves and small branches can often get knocked down during strong winds and storms. So before this weather sets in, take the time to make the chop, and minimise the amount of foliage that can end up on your [...]