Assessing risks to and from urban trees
Mike Ellison of Quantified Tree Risk Assessment outlines the challenges of establishing, managing and assessing trees in our urban environment.
Read More
Local Jobs First Commission could effect Australia’s skills shortage
Australia’s push to back local jobs and rebuild domestic industry risks being undermined by a deepening shortage of skilled tradespeople, and the Local Jobs First Commission, Earlypay CEO James Beeson has warned.
Read More
Prepare your business for winter
Learn how to prepare for the weather changes and potential hazards that the colder months can bring.
Read More
New Welcoming Workplaces national standard
A new national framework aimed at transforming Australian workplaces was launched in May at the Welcoming Australia Symposium in Adelaide.
Read More
TAFE NSW Yallah establishes Koala food forest
WorldSkills Australia names Team Australia for Shanghai 2026
WorldSkills Australia has announced the team of 39 young apprentices, trainees and students who will represent the nation at the world’s biggest skills competition later this year.
Read More
The 2026 National Arboriculture Conference is heading to Tasmania
Hobart will become the national focal point for arboriculture in April 2026 when industry practitioners from across Australia gather for the National Arboriculture Conference. It will be just the tip of an educational iceberg in 2026.
Read More
National Apprentice Week shines a light on trade skills shortage
Free TAFE in Victoria to be protected
The Allan Labor Government is moving to see Free TAFE in Victoria more affordable for future generations of Victorians to build the skills they need for the rewarding careers they want.
Read More
Key Apprenticeship incentive payments for 2026
The Key Apprenticeship Program Employer Incentive payment will be introduced to acknowledge employers’ role in training skilled workers. This funding supports the shared responsibility of employers, apprentices, and government in developing a workforce to meet clean energy and housing targets.
Read More