Latest Australian Plumbing News
15/5/13
Hot Water policy around Australia
We take a closer look at Hot Water policy state by state.
3/5/13
Quickie 505
A new instantaneous hot water flow kit.
22/4/13
125 years in the game!
Check out one of the longest established plumbing businesses in Australia.
15/4/13
New toilet system for the man cave.
Saniflo introduces the Saniaccess 3
8/4/13
New Pex shut off tool
A quality new tool from Plumbers Choice.
8/4/13
Hot water delivery
A comprehensive article about hot water delivery.
27/3/13
Getting found on Google
A cost effective solution to getting your plumbing business found online.
10/3/13
What now for the Hot Water industry?
The Hot Water industry has seen some dramatic changes over the past few years. More.
10/3/13
Get paid for helping consumers save energy
The Victorian Government has recently commenced the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target - also known as the VEET scheme. More.
10/3/13
The clean up after the Tasmanian fires
Tasmania recently experienced some of the most devasting fires in the state's history. More.
8/3/13
SA Plumbing and Gas Roadshow 2013
The PIA (Plumbing Industry Association of South Australia) has announced the 2013 Plumbing and Gas Roadshow. More.
5/3/13
The Retro Billboard!
Sydney Plumbers Find a Unique Way to Market their Business. More.
2/3/13
Changes for Queensland Plumbers
This year has seen some significant changes to the way that plumbers work with a new set of regulations. More.
2/3/13
Top End boom!
Major Projects attract plumbers to the Northern Territory. More.
25/2/13
Gas supply consumer safety regulation
On 1 September 2012 a new Gas Supply (Consumer Safety) Regulation commenced. More.
22/2/13
New Multi-angle Pipe Wrench
Here's something new to make life that bit easier. More.
15/2/13
50mm Grate Seal
The makers of Grate Seal have recently launched the 50mm version. More.
5/2/13
World Plumbing Council Meeting
The World Plumbing Council is holding its General Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany on the 15th and 16 March 2013. More.
3/2/13
The digital era is here
There have been massive changes in the world of small business advertising in the last decade or so. More.
28/1/13
New Stainless Steel Point Drain hits the market.
The new Urban Wett Spot Shadow Line Point Drain has just been released. More.
28/1/13
New Solar ready hot water tanks
Apricus release their range of Solar Hot water Ready Tanks. More.
23/1/13
All about Google
A great article exploring the different parts of Google search results and how they all work… More.
15/1/13
Intergrated Stainless Steel Sliding Door Drains
Wett Solutions have released the URBAN Series stainless steel sliding door channel and grate. More.
15/1/13
ACTMPA Appoints new Executive Officer
The ACT Master Plumbers Association has a new Executive Officer. More.
3/1/13
Sydney Water - New policy
Changes to the Sydney Water policy for section 73. More.
15/12/12
Gas Storage for vehicles
Store-Safe gas cylinder cabinets. More.
21/11/12
New Rinnai commercial HWS
Rinnai has released its new HEX 250 commercial Hot Water System. More.
27/10/12
Anyone for Pizza?
New Polyslab 'Pizza Bases' enter the hot water market. More.
17/10/12
WA awards
The Master Plumbers Association of WA 2012 Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner was held on Saturday 17 November 2012. More.
15/10/12
Marketing - a few basics
Some tips and ideas to market your plumbing business. More.
4/10/12
Overflow Relief Cap (ORC)
Iplex Pipelines has launched a new anti-infiltration overflow relief device (ORC) to the Australian market. More.
28/9/12
Dux Prodigy range
A new range of 5-star energy rated Gas Hot Water systems. More.
23/9/12
New Bucket Trap
Grate Seal has recently launched its new Watermark approved Bucket Trap. More.
18/9/12
National Backflow Industry Group
There is no shortage of industry groups, and now there is a specific industry group to represent backflow prevention stakeholders at a national regulatory level. More.
14/9/12
Major overhaul of the apprenticeship system
Up to 21,000 plumbers, electricians and carpenters will be recruited under new reforms to the apprenticeship system. More.
21/8/12
ATO to keep a close eye on plumbers
According to the Australian Taxation Office, certain occupations, including plumbers will be under their watchful eye in regards to work related claims.
14/7/12
New NSW Plumbing Act and Regulations
As of 1st July 2012, NSW Fair Trading has become NSW's plumbing and drainage regulator. More.
14/7/12
QLD Plumbers Celebrate Awards
The state’s peak organisation representing plumbers, the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ), has celebrated industry achievements with the staging of their annual awards.
14/7/12
Reece enhances online presence
Reece has recently expanded their online presence and created new tools to make it easier to do business.
27/6/12
NSW Plumbing reforms from 1 July 2012
As of July 1st 2012, the NSW Deptartment of Fair Trading became the new plumbing and drainage regulator.
27/6/12
Changes to internal drainage inspections (NSW)
Plumbers and builders are required to book inspections for all internal drainage in the Sydney, Illawarra and Blue Mountains area from 1 July 2012.
28/5/12
Hastie collapse leaves plumbers in firing line
Approximately 3000 workers - predominanatly plumbers and electricians have been stood down accross Victoria, NSW, Quennsland and the ACT after the engineering firm Hastie Group was placed into administration.
24/5/12
Changes to Sydney Water Applications.
Sydney Water has changed it's customer connection application process in response to customer feed back. There now will be a single point of contact for Sewer, Water and Trade waste applications.
24/5/12
US plumbers to fill shortages in Australia
Federal Government is to allow Electricians and Plumbers from the United States to get their licences to work in Australia on arrival.
24/4/12
Caroma Launches Free Plumbers’ Handbook App
Caroma has now launched a free App of the tenth edition Caroma Plumbers’ Handbook, available to download from the 23 April 2012. Considered the plumbers ‘bible’, the comprehensive and practical product and technical guide is now in digital format.
18/4/12
The launch of Auspex Radiant
Auspex has recently launched it's new underfloor heating system providing consumers with innovative and energy effient heating, with simple installation for plumbers.
14/4/12
Providing better hand hygiene for our kids
Galvin Engineering have combined with Soapstream to create a simple way to improve hand hygiene in schools and public ammenities.
8/4/12
ESV/PIC Gas Safety Information Nights for plumbers
Energy Safe Victoria and the Plumbing Industry Commission are hosting 18 information nights for plumbers in Melbourne and across regional Victoria.
8/4/12
Dorf’s New Whirl Mixer Range: a Modern Twist on Tapware
Leading Australian tapware manufacturer Dorf is transforming the bathroom space with the launch of the new Whirl mixer range.
22/3/12
Living Victoria Water Rebate Program
The new Living Victoria Water Rebate Program gives Victorian households the opprtunity to save water and money when buying water efficient products such as rainwater tanks, dual-flush toilets, washing machines, pool covers, garden products, permanent greywater systems and many more products.
05/12/11
Geberit Monolith wins the 2011 Australian Business Award for Best New Product
Geberit has been recognized among Australia’s most innovative organisations, winning the Australian Business Award for “Best New Product” in the 2011 Awards.
22/11/11
Galvin Engineering's CliniLever Launch
The innovative CliniLever® tapware range was launched recently and is designed to reliably meet the demands of hospital and aged care facilities.
28/06/11
Galvin Engineering's 3 Piece Stainless Steel Ball Valve now avaliable
It's the *only WaterMark approved 3 Piece Stainless Steel Ball Valve in Australia.
Galvin Engineering's NEW stainless steel 3 piece ball valve is the only isolation valve that can be installed for all Potable Water applications.
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