30 April 2026

Australia’s workplace safety regulator will soon close a new round of public consultation on potential changes to crane licensing, signalling possible updates to how high-risk crane work is regulated nationwide.

30 April 2026

Join Tane van der Boon, Founder and CEO of inviol, for a practical session on how computer vision AI is transforming safety performance across timber, hardware, logistics and retail environments—using the CCTV systems businesses already have in place.

30 April 2026

For timber and hardware merchants investing in their people, new figures from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) highlight a simple reality—apprenticeships deliver real financial benefits from day one.

30 April 2026

The Australian Government has opened applications for the new Forestry Growth Fund, unlocking $150 million in concessional finance aimed at strengthening and modernising the wood product manufacturing sector.

30 April 2026

With July 1 approaching, now is the time to make sure your business is ready for Payday Super

30 April 2026

Nominations for the QLD Timber & Hardware Industry Awards close this Friday, May 1. These awards are your chance to shine a light on the people and businesses setting the benchmark in performance, safety and excellence across the sector. Don’t miss the deadline—get your nominations in today.

30 April 2026

Small business owners operating vehicle fleets now have a clear opportunity to reduce running costs and modernise their operations, with a new round of EV fleet funding now open.

30 April 2026

Knife laws are sharpening across the country, and hardware retailers are now firmly in the frame.

22 April 2026

Recognition doesn’t happen by chance—it happens when the industry steps up and nominates the people and businesses driving performance, safety, and excellence across our sector.

22 April 2026

Over the past month, a number of themes have started to re-emerge across the timber and hardware supply chain, and we are already seeing the impacts in the field.

22 April 2026

From 21 April, the first Road Transport Contractual Chain Order (RTCCO) is now in place.

22 April 2026

We are heading into another wave of builder failures, and this time the risk is sitting squarely in fixed price contracts.

22 April 2026

Timber industry loses second son of ‘LJ’

22 April 2026

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia is calling on associations to share its annual Small Business Perspectives Survey and your support in amplifying this across the NTHA network is critical.

22 April 2026

Major Timber & Trusses, one of Victoria’s leading timber suppliers, is currently seeking two Account Managers with a strong sales focus to join their team at their Derrimut and South Oakleigh sites in Melbourne.

22 April 2026

Doing nothing is no longer an option and hoping you have done enough is a risk to your business and livelihood.

15 April 2026

The National Timber & Hardware Association (NTHA) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Victoria & Tasmania Timber & Hardware Industry Awards, recognising outstanding individuals and businesses across the timber and hardware sector.

09 April 2026

Safe Work Australia has released a new Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Biological Hazards at Work.

09 April 2026

Twenty-six years ago, Matt Clarke did not know he was stepping into a career that would shape his entire life.

09 April 2026

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is preparing its submission to the Fair Work Commission’s 2025–26 Annual Wage Review, due 1 May 2026.

09 April 2026

From 1 July 2026, you will have to pay super into your employees’ fund for each payday.

09 April 2026

The Australian Government has rolled out targeted measures to help small businesses manage rising fuel costs and supply chain pressures.

09 April 2026

What started with 16 participants all set on becoming carpenters has ended with 14 graduates walking away with broadened ambitions, new skills and, for many, real jobs — highlighting the success of NTHA Trainees and Apprentices’ Crafting Careers in Timber Program.

02 April 2026

From October 1, merchants will no longer be able to apply surcharges on card payments.

02 April 2026

Across Australia, a renewed push is underway to tackle one of the country’s most persistent workplace health risks—asbestos.

02 April 2026

Hudson Summerfield’s career in the frame and truss industry started early—on the factory floor at just 14 years old.

02 April 2026

Queensland small businesses affected by the Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle, and severe weather since December 24, 2025, can now apply for Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants.

02 April 2026

The Fair Work Commission has confirmed it will phase out junior wage rates under the General Retail Industry Award, amongst others not relevant to our members.

26 March 2026

Not every apprentice starts at square one—and Rheegen Arnido is proof of that. When he joined Tri Tech Refrigeration in Queensland in December 2024, he was a mature-aged apprentice, but from day one he stood out.

26 March 2026

There is something undeniably special about a wedding day, but for NTHA Senior Field Officer Will Kerr and his long-time sweetheart Tiffany, their Friday, March 13 celebration was nothing short of perfect.

26 March 2026

New home sales fell 20.3 per cent in February, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA), following a strong January result. Despite the monthly decline, sales remain 27.3 per cent higher than the same quarter last year.

26 March 2026

In an industry defined by constant change, RBRT has built its success on one simple principle: evolve or be left behind.

26 March 2026

NTHA is pleased to welcome HUBTEX Australia and BHD Storage Solutions as new supplier members, expanding its membership’s capability across materials handling and industrial storage.

26 March 2026

Diesel prices have surged, placing Australia’s transport sector under mounting pressure and leaving some operators questioning their survival.

26 March 2026

Australia’s housing affordability crisis is often explained away with familiar culprits — interest rates, labour shortages, and rising material costs. But there is a far less comfortable truth sitting at the centre of the problem.

19 March 2026

International Day of Forests on March 21 celebrates the theme “Forests and Economies,” shining a light on the huge role forests play in our daily lives and the global economy

19 March 2026

When customers walk into Sunlite Mitre 10 Paddington, the difference is immediate. Now, that experience has been recognised nationally.

19 March 2026

NTHA members are being reminded not to leave money on the table, with exclusive fuel savings available to them every time they fill up at Ampol.

19 March 2026

After an incredible 50 years with Hyne, fifth-generation family member James Hyne has announced his retirement today.

19 March 2026

Timber and Hardware retailers in NSW may soon have a powerful new tool to deal with abusive or violent customers.

12 March 2026

More than 70 professionals from across the forestry, timber, logistics and supply chain sectors gathered at the Brisbane Airport Conference Centre on March 6 for the annual Women in Forestry and Timber Network (WFTN) International Women’s Day Breakfast — a morning dedicated to leadership, shared experiences and celebrating the women helping shape the industry’s future.

12 March 2026

Bowens Timber & Hardware has introduced a new digital carbon calculator aimed at helping builders better understand and communicate the environmental impact of their timber selections.

12 March 2026

For the team at Barossa Mitre 10, gardening is far more than a department in a hardware store, it is a passion, a point of pride and something they genuinely love sharing with their community.

12 March 2026

The 2026 Timber and Hardware Industry Awards nominations for Victoria and Tasmania will close March 20! Now is the time to vote for your favorite store, supplier or industry icon and have them recognised at the industry's most prestigious awards.. Don't miss out. Click below to nominate today.

12 March 2026

After being asked what the rest of the year might look like from the perspective of timber merchants and frame-and-truss fabricators, NTHA CEO David Little said that approvals data indicates a steady pipeline of detached housing projects nationally, but it is a very different story state-by-state.

12 March 2026

Webinar date: Thursday 19 March Time: 11:00 AM AEDT

12 March 2026

NTHA's newest Supplier Member, Emrack, explains why compliant, relevant racking is crucial in today's hardware and timber industry.

12 March 2026

If you couldn’t join us on Tuesday for our Pay Day Super webinar — don’t worry, we have got you covered.

12 March 2026

What began as a hands-on introduction to the timber industry has quickly turned into real career opportunities for 14 participants of the NTHA Crafting Careers in Timber Program.

05 March 2026

When Wayne Pink of Pink's Mitre 10 was inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame at the recent TTHG Award ceremony in Adelaide, it marked more than a personal honour — it recognised a lifetime devoted to independent timber and hardware retailing.

05 March 2026

From July 1, 2026, super must be paid every payday, with new rules replacing the current quarterly system.. Under Pay Day Super, employers will be required to pay super at the same time wages are paid (not quarterly).

05 March 2026

Eleven years ago, Matt Saunders was fresh out of school, working casually in retail and searching for a full-time opportunity. Today, he is Operations Manager at Britton Timbers, overseeing day-to-day yard and warehouse operations and leading a team within one of Queensland’s most respected timber wholesalers.

05 March 2026

NTHA’s Trainees and Apprentices team is delighted to welcome Jodie Crow, who joined the GTO on February 23.

05 March 2026

Nineteen students have officially commenced their school-based traineeships through NTHA at CQ Building Supplies in Maryborough, Queensland, a strong show of commitment to building the region’s future manufacturing workforce.

05 March 2026

Mitre 10 has lodged a complaint with the ACCC over Bunnings’ arrangement with Uber Eats, arguing an exclusivity deal has stalled its ability to expand on the platform. Mitre 10 had been trialling Uber Eats in a number of stores and was planning a broader rollout, which has now been paused.

05 March 2026

The 2026 Timber and Hardware Industry Awards celebrate excellence across Australia, recognising the businesses, teams and individuals driving our industry forward with innovation, leadership and commitment.