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Makita’s newest XGT vs Milwaukee’s proven Gen4: which impact driver brings real grunt?
Makita’s newest XGT vs Milwaukee’s proven Gen4: which impact driver brings real grunt?

In one corner, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Gen4: a proven operator already worn down by years of site abuse. In the other, the Makita 40V max XGT GDT04, freshly dropped and stepping onto the slab with something to prove. One is known, trusted and predictable in the best way. The other is new, confident and backed by a platform Makita is clearly betting big on.

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“I’ll Punch Your Teeth Out”: Adrian Portelli’s $39 Million Penthouse Blew Up on Camera
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“I’ll Punch Your Teeth Out”: Adrian Portelli’s $39 Million Penthouse Blew Up on Camera
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This is not a story about wealthy people whinging over expensive finishes. This is about ironclad contracts, untouchable builders and a client who says he was left with a rubbish penthouse and then threatened on top of it. The video has already gone viral, and what it shows is hard to ignore while the whole industry watches. This is exactly the kind of yarn that gets passed around on smoko, coffee in hand.

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Is Civil Construction where the Big Coin is?
Is Civil Construction where the Big Coin is?

Wondering if civil construction is where tradies stack serious coin? We break down real salaries, top jobs, and what to expect if you jump into civil in Australia.

Ratepayers silenced: new council rules could reshape building decisions
Ratepayers silenced: new council rules could reshape building decisions

In NSW, the rules just shifted in a way that actually matters. Ratepayers will no longer be able to speak during council meetings when key calls are made on planning, major builds and budgets. The public voice gets moved to a different room, at a different time, well away from the vote itself.

These three trades are paying serious money in Australia
These three trades are paying serious money in Australia

Let’s be straight about it. Not all trades pay the same, and anyone on site already knows that. While being a tradie still beats plenty of desk jobs, the real money isn’t spread evenly. In some trades, you graft just as hard and still feel like you’re chasing your tail. In others, the grind actually turns into proper pay.

When a builder folds, tradies are left holding the bag
When a builder folds, tradies are left holding the bag

This isn’t a rare story or a one-off. When a builder collapses halfway through a project, the hit doesn’t land evenly. Contracts get frozen, subbies usually end up at the back of the line, and tradies are often the ones left out of pocket, paying for someone else’s mess.

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