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Crown land in New Zealand is to the be planted with trees.

New Zealand to plant trees on low-value crown land

The New Zealand cabinet has agreed to explore public-private partnerships to plant trees on crown land, supporting the country’s climate-change …
A maximum outreach of 10.4 metres at full load in the basket makes the S20 ideal for a wide range of applications. Image: CMC

CMC’s S20 platform from the Light and Compact series

The new machine from the Light and Compact series, CMC’s S20, was presented at the European trade shows during September.
Lucas Mill’s largest individual order to date marked a new milestone for the team. A container of Lucas Mill mills are headed for the Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands marks a new milestone for Lucas Mill

The Solomon Islands has received 67 portable sawmills from Australian company, Lucas Mill.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Enjoying a work party.

How to have a safe and happy work party

If an end-of-year work party with employees is planned, it’s important to consider work health and safety. Business.gov.au has some …
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the grand opening of Zoomlion’s Melbourne headquarters. Image: Zoomlion Australia

Zoomlion Australia opens new Melbourne headquarters

Zoomlion Australia & New Zealand, a subsidiary of the Chinese earthmoving machinery OEM, officially opened the doors to its Melbourne …
Barton Allen-Hall. Winner of the 2024 ITCC Masters

Barton Allen-Hall: 2024 ITCC world champion

Barton Allen-Hall from Arboriculture Australia and Stephanie Dryfhout from the New Zealand Arboriculture Association won the ISA 2024 International Tree …

EWPs and Arbor mech

Piranha is developing a heightadjustable discharge chute for the BT300. Images: Piranha

Refining Piranha’s BT300

The Australian Arbor Age has written several times about the impressive build quality of Piranha Chippers and the BT300. But …
Morbark offers robust, reliable equipment capable of handling rugged terrain and diverse vegetation. Images: Morbark

Morbark’s Whole Tree Chippers

Morbark’s Whole Tree Chippers and Eeger Beever range stand out as ideal choices for Australia’s demanding environments.
Grapples for small excavators are a current focus for Forest Centre. Image: Klou

Grapples for small excavators

Thanks to a new partnership with UK company Klou, attachment specialist Forest Centre offers a broader range of solutions for …
Every ergonomic adjustment, safety enhancement, and operational improvement is tailored for modern sustainable arboriculture. Image: Hansa

Sustainable arboriculture

The team at Hansa approach product design and manufacturing to ensure every piece of equipment excels in the field while …
Niftylift’s Self Drive and TrackDrive MEWPs provide an ideal solution for arborists looking to work smarter, safer tree work, and faster. Image: Niftylift

Safer tree work with Niftylift

Safer tree work is a vital consideration for Australian arborists, and many are turning to mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) …
STIHL chainsaw bars and chains. Image: STIHL

Chainsaw bars and chains

When it comes to chainsaw bars and chains, STIHL stands out as a leader in innovation and quality.

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Arboristry and time

Arboristry attendance logs need to be fairly accurate, both for proving compliance with a court directive and as being a professional, reliable arborist. Image: TF
In an excerpt from his upcoming book, TCAA regular Jim McArdle highlights the importance of being specific about time when …

The Fair Work Commission is on the lookout

Employers could face penalties from the Fair Work Commission if they unknowingly employ a person without valid working rights. Image: Textu/stock.adobe.com
The TTIA’s Brian Beecroft outlines employer obligations with regard to the Fair Work Commission, and penalties for non-compliance.

QAA update

ISA has announced significant updates to the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program, set to launch in late 2025. Image: QAA
QAA is committed to helping businesses and arborists align for long-term success. The association actively promotes initiatives to connect professionals …

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Employers could face penalties from the Fair Work Commission if they unknowingly employ a person without valid working rights. Image: Textu/stock.adobe.com

The Fair Work Commission is on the lookout

The TTIA’s Brian Beecroft outlines employer obligations with regard to the Fair Work Commission, and penalties for non-compliance.
A tree chipper or wood chipper is a portable machine used for reducing wood into smaller wood chips blowing tree branches cut up into the back of a truck. Storm damage tree after a storm

The Australian Taxation Office moves to monthly GST reporting

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced that from April 01, 2025, it will be moving around 3500 small businesses …
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The Little Book of Scams

The best way to protect yourself and your business against scams is through awareness and education. The Australian Competition and …
With the advanced hydraulic systems on the John Deere 335 P-Tier Compact Track Loader operators can execute tasks with precision. Image: Brandt

John Deere 335 P-Tier Compact Track Loader

In the fast-paced world of arboriculture, having the right equipment can make all the difference. Brandt understands the unique challenges …

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Telematics can generate the information a business needs to sell more and spend less. Images: Caterpillar

Telematics

Telematics, or remote reporting of equipment information through satellite or cellular service, can generate the information a business needs to …
Safety Technology.

Free Safety Technology Demonstrations for woodchippers

Tree Care Machinery, part of the EEA Group, is hosting Safety Technology open days in Queensland and Victoria.
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Husqvarna X-COM Active

Director TreeStyle Pty Ltd and Husqvarna Australia HTeam Ambassador – Kiah Martin, listened carefully when a colleague told her of …
A STIHL lithium-ion battery in a workshop.

Charging lithium-ion batteries

STIHL Australia has some tips on how the charging and care of lithium-ion batteries.
A dying Ficus in Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane

Ficus, a rare genus: part 2

Cassian Humphreys follows up from his thoughts in the December/January 2024 issue: ficus offers a unique opportunity for land care.