Last month, more than 150 tradies stopped for a well-earned lunch at Azure Group’s 240-townhouse project in Rothwell, Queensland. Big River Group teamed up with James Hardie and Paslode to bring a food van to site and thank the crews working hard to bring the project to life.

It’s a project of impressive scale. Our Meadowbrook branch has supplied more than 50,000 linear metres of James Hardie products, along with Sto/Unitex foam and render and H3 treated pine.

Projects of this size show what can be achieved when builders, suppliers, manufacturers and trade professionals work together as one team, and that’s exactly what we saw on the day.

A huge thank you to the Azure Group team, the 150+ tradies on site, and our partners at James Hardie and Paslode for making the project and the day possible.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Our Big River Group – Aitkenvale team has recently expanded into the neighbouring site, giving the Townsville Trade Centre significantly more space for products and operations.

Work is now well underway on a new concrete slab across the combined site. Concrete remediation was completed last week, with diggers and excavators on site to clear and prepare the area. The first quarter of the new slab was poured last Friday, and the remaining sections will follow shortly.

The site has also received a fresh new look. New branding has been added to the sides of the front facades, along with fence signage and a large pylon sign that directs heavy vehicle pick-up customers and deliveries into the driveway.

We’ll share more updates as the works continue and progress.

With our brand new Burleigh Heads Trade Centre now open at 11 Greg Chappell Drive, our original site at 11 Central Drive, Burleigh Heads has been transformed into a Clearance Outlet – and it’s packed with deals.

We’re clearing a huge range of stock, including:

• H3 treated pine
• A wide range of pine framing in various lengths, sizes and widths
• Fibre cement sheets
• Scaffold plank
• Timber fencing posts
• Fibre cement eaves

Everything is priced to move, so come in and grab a bargain while it lasts.

Limited time only – once the stock runs out, that’s it.

Clearance Outlet – Burleigh Heads
11 Central Drive, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Mon–Fri: 6:00am – 4:00pm
(07) 5522 0624

And don’t forget – our new Burleigh Heads Trade Centre is now open at 11 Greg Chappell Drive, offering our full product range with more space, more stock and a purpose-built trade drive-through to get you in and out faster than ever. Same great team, same great service, brand new home.

Turn your next decking project into your chance to win!

Thanks to Big River Group & ITI Australia – WIN a $1500 travel voucher this decking season!

Beginning in October (SA) & November 2nd (WA), every purchase of participating decking and fastening products puts you in the draw to win a $1,500 Travel Voucher.

Note: Must have an active BRG Account to be applicable for the prize. Western Australia & South Australia Branches ONLY.

HOW TO ENTER

1. Spend $1,000 or more per invoice on eligible products.
2. For every $1,000 spent, you’ll receive 1 entry into the draw.
3. The more you spend, the more chances you have to win!

Available exclusively through your Big River Group Western Australia & South Australia stores. ENDS 30th January 2027.

Don’t miss your chance, visit your nearest Big River Group location today & stock up on premium decking and fastening.

The lucky winner will be drawn on 9th February 2027.

Participating stores include: Big River Group – Bellevue | Big River Group – Welshpool | Johns Building Supplies | Big River Group – Dry Creek | Big River Group – Edinburgh North 

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Last Friday, Luke from Endeavour Homes became the proud new owner of a brand new BYD Shark 6 Ute – taking home the top prize from the James Hardie ‘Win With Hardie’ promotion, run in partnership with Big River Group.

Albion Park Branch Manager Stephen Fife and Account Manager Peter Colgan joined Jay from James Hardie to personally deliver the keys to Luke on the day – making for a moment none of them will forget in a hurry.

Luke and Endeavour Homes have been valued, long-standing customers of our Albion Park branch, with Luke working across the Camden and South Coast regions of NSW for many years. It was an absolute pleasure to hand the keys over to such a deserving winner – and to see the reaction from Luke and his young family made the whole experience even more special.

The ‘Win With Hardie’ promotion was designed to recognise and reward the builders and customers who back Big River Group and James Hardie products every single day. Luke, you absolutely earned it – congratulations!

About the Promotion
The Win With Hardie promotion ran from 1 March to 30 June 2026 across selected Big River Group locations in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD and WA. Builders earned entries for every qualifying spend on James Hardie products, with additional bonus entries available on Secura Flooring and Stria Fine Texture purchases.

Last Friday, our Warana Trade Centre had the pleasure of co-hosting a fantastic trade event and BBQ on-site for Thompson Sustainable Homes!

We were joined by 20-30 tradies, along with senior management and office staff, for a great morning of connection, conversation and a good feed.
A big thank you to the businesses and organisations who helped make it happen:

TAFE Queensland – for putting on all the food and coffee
ASSA ABLOY Group
Hume Doors & Timber
QLeave – Portable Long Service Leave
CSQ Project Development Consultants

Events like this are what it’s all about – building and strengthening relationships with the trade community at every level. Thanks to everyone who came along and made it a great morning!

Here at Big River we are very proud to celebrate the achievements, strength, and resilience of the incredible women across our company, industry, families, and communities.

A special thank you to the dedicated and hardworking women across our sites.

The 2026 International Women’s Day theme – ‘Give to Gain’ – reminds us that when we give our support, time, knowledge, and opportunities, we help create a stronger and more equal future.

Together, let’s continue to support, uplift, and invest in women across our workplaces and communities.

Earlier this month, Big River Group – Albion Park proudly supported the 4th Annual Kiama Beach Oztag Tournament at Kendalls Beach, attracting over 3,000 attendees, including players, local businesses, and supporters.

The team was thrilled to be part of such a successful event that provided an excellent opportunity for the local community to unite and celebrate this fantastic occasion.

Tournament Director, Keiron Duncan, was delighted with the turnout. “We had 71 teams from across the state, including Canberra, Sydney, the Inner West, Sutherland, and Cronulla, all competing for over $20,000 in cash and prizes,” he said. Via ‘The Bugle’

The Big River team was on hand, distributing hats, stubby coolers, pencils, and engaging with the community. The bucket hats being a crowd favourite. By the end of the day, Big River bucket hats were seen everywhere!

Additionally, the team gave away a wheelbarrow filled with over $1,200 worth of products. The lucky winner, Eli from EDM Building, a long-time customer of the Albion Park site, walked away with the fantastic prize.

All raffle proceeds were donated to the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation, and we would like to thank everyone who participated in supporting this worthy cause.

A memorable highlight of the event was the NRL Legends game, featuring players like James Maloney & Dale Finucane, who faced off against the Kiama Australian All-Stars team, made up of top Oztag representatives from the Kiama Association.

Branch Manager Luke had the honour of presenting the ‘Men’s Over 35’ trophy and prize cheque to the winning team, the ‘South Coast Skylights.’

“All in all, it was a fantastic event, made even better by giving back to the local community. The proceeds raised on the day were matched dollar for dollar by the Oztag committee. I look forward to an even bigger and better event next year. A special thanks to the BRG personnel who gave up their Saturday to be part of the event; you are greatly appreciated,” said Albion Park Manager Luke Armstrong.

Reflecting on the success of the event, Duncan emphasised, “This event would not be possible without the incredible support from Kiama’s local businesses, our major sponsor Harrigan Ford, Big River Group, Kiama Leagues Club, Kiama Council, and Australian Oztag.” Via ‘The Bugle’

Congratulations to all the winners, and a special thank you to the event organizers for putting on such an outstanding day!

To read more about the event, visit ‘The Bugle’.

Australia’s leading timber expert, Big River Group, is supporting non-for-profit organisation, Toys Change Lives (TCL), via its industry partnership with the Clarence Correctional Centre’s Indigenous inmates program run by Serco.

The partnership forms part of its wider engagement with NSW Correctional Service Industries (CSI), which Big River Group has been supporting for 15 years on a range of timber production initiatives.

TCL is a workshop and community re-entry program for Indigenous youth post-release from juvenile detention. Big River Group supplies plywood to the program through the Clarence Correctional Centre, which is then made into toy components and assembled and painted by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inmates. The program is dedicated to breaking the cycle of Indigenous youth recidivism by creating employment opportunities within their workshop. TCL is staffed by Indigenous youth and mentors, and inmates are given the opportunity to gain training and skills in carpentry and traditional art by creating wooden toys to sell.

“We are proud to be supporting such a worthwhile cause,” says Jim Bindon, Managing Director, Big River Group. “As a founding industry partner with the Serco run Clarence Correctional Centre, we understand how important it is to provide purpose and learning opportunities for the inmates. The TCL program currently produces between 40 and 55 toys a month, which are purchased by Serco with all proceeds going to education and employment opportunities for Indigenous youth.”

“Inmates learn about routine and the discipline that comes with attending work every day,” says Andrew Wilson, Industries Development Manager, at Clarence Correctional Centre. “They gain employability and communication skills that much of work success relies upon. Beyond these core skills, inmates are encouraged into traineeships, licence-based training and certificate courses.”

Operated and maintained by Serco, on behalf of the NSW Government, Clarence Correctional Centre is designed to support a rehabilitative approach to justice by providing education, training and employment pathways for inmates through industry, business, and education partners.

If you would like to be involved with Toys Change Lives, visit https://www.tcl.org.au/