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VE Char-Matt is applied immediately following civil works to stabilise exposed surfaces and encourage rapid vegetation establishment. Image: Vital Chemical knows carbon regeneration

Restoring renewable energy sites through carbon-enriched revegetation

Renewable energy infrastructure developers are strengthening their environmental commitments by adopting carbon-enriched revegetation products that help to restore disturbed land …
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 …

EWPs and Arbor mech

Bagots Park Wood is being designed from the ground up to support nature recovery and join up with existing nearby woodland. Image: Forestry England/Crown copyright

Bagots Park Wood to be England’s largest in over 20 years

Staffordshire woodland will restore nature, tackle the climate crisis and give local communities access to green space at Bagots Park …
A new study shows emissions from intense above‑ground Large forest fires are overestimated in fire databases. Image: Tamara Sushko/Stock.adobe.com

Large forest fire emissions are hidden underground

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have produced the most detailed map of carbon emissions from Swedish large forest fires …
A new model Code of Practice for EWPs has been published. Image: U. J. Alexander/stock.adobe.com

A new model Code of Practice for EWPs has been published

Keep on top of federal work health and safety information with Safe Work Australia. The latest news includes a new …
STIHL has created tools that make outdoor work easier. Image: STIHL

Built for nature. Trusted since 1926

For 100 years, STIHL has been developing tools that make working in nature easier. It all began when Andreas Stihl …
The Rayco RG37 Trac has proven to be a versatile, compact stump grinder, ideal for both small residential jobs and more extensive commercial work. Image: Stump n Grind

The Rayco RG37 Trac: an arborist’s go-to stump grinder

For Jake, owner of Stump N Grind, his journey in arboriculture began in 2000/2001 at Wollongbar TAFE. Over the years, …
Support for diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces remains strong. Image: CatalnIlie/stock.adobe.com

Australian workers continue to back diversity and inclusion

New data from Diversity Council Australia (DCA) shows support for diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces remains strong, with more …

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Arbwest Arbor Day is March 28. Image: Arbwest
Tools like the MSA 300 C-O have become trusted workhorses in the centenary for ground-based felling and crosscutting. Images: STIHL

STIHL celebrates a centenary of innovation

The cheapest option is rarely the safest with tree work. Image: ETS

Tree work isn’t a DIY job: ArbWest

EYE ON THE INDUSTRY

Over 60 stakeholders from government, industry, Traditional Owner Corporations, and community groups co-designed the Biosecurity Strategy Implementation Plan. Image: Engage Victoria

Consultation open on biosecurity strategy

The current Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Program does not include funding or support for fruit tree removal on private properties. Image: Greater Shepparton City Council
Forest growth and yield models are being redeveloped in an eight-year $5.9 million project led by professor Robert Froese. Image: U of A

$5.9 million investment in sustainability research

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Mulch matters more than ever

As organic mulch breaks down, it feeds soil microbes and gradually returns nutrients to the soil profile. Image: LittleDreamStocks/stock.adobe.com
Pia Finnigan of The Arboricultural Association of Western Australia – ArbWest – champions the use of an often-overlooked product: mulch.

The 2026 National Arboriculture Conference is heading to Tasmania

Five courses are open for the new TRAQ 3.0, which has a seven-year expiry. Image: Arboriculture Australia
Hobart will become the national focal point for arboriculture in April 2026 when industry practitioners from across Australia gather for …

Updating superannuation and holiday pay

An employee is to be paid at their ‘base rate of pay’ for their ordinary hours of work when absent on a specified public holiday, and businesses need to ensure they're updating aperannuation. Image: Aboutmomentsimages/stock.adobe.com
A major change is coming updating superannuation contributions. The TTIA’s Brian Beecroft clarifies the situation for workers and employers.

Business & Finance

JCB’s Deputy Chairman George Bamford (right) annonced a new chapter with Lindsay Whiffen, Chief Executive Officer of Adaptalift Group. Image: JCB

New chapter for JCB in Australia

JCB’s Deputy Chairman George Bamford heralded the beginning of a new chapter for the equipment company in Australia with the …
The current Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Program does not include funding or support for fruit tree removal on private properties. Image: Greater Shepparton City Council

Fruit tree removal unavailable under GMV Fruit Fly Program

Greater Shepparton City Council has reminded residents that the current Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Program is unable to provide …
Start expanding your operations, revenue or market share with this guide. Image: Victor/stock.adobe.com

Guide to growing your business

If your business is going well, you might want to look at ways to grow it. Follow this guide to …
An employee is to be paid at their ‘base rate of pay’ for their ordinary hours of work when absent on a specified public holiday, and businesses need to ensure they're updating aperannuation. Image: Aboutmomentsimages/stock.adobe.com

Updating superannuation and holiday pay

A major change is coming updating superannuation contributions. The TTIA’s Brian Beecroft clarifies the situation for workers and employers.

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Dr Luke Jeffrey climbing wetland melaleuca in the Black Rocks Nature Reserve (near Pottsville NSW) to measure gas fluxes in the bark of trees. credit Luke Jeffrey/Southern Cross University

Bark of trees’ hidden superpower

Australian researchers have discovered the bark of trees harbours trillions of microbes that help scrub the air of greenhouse and …
Australians lost more than $13.8 million to text message scams in the first ninth months of 2025. Image: A_B_C/stock.adobe.com

New rules for businesses sending text messages

The way businesses and organisations send branded text messages is changing.
UniSA materials scientist Professor Jun Ma has helped to create lightweight breathable textiles that reflect 96% of the sun’s rays in outdoor conditions. Image: David/stock.adobe.com

Textiles beat the heat

As global temperatures rise and heatwaves intensify, an innovation in textiles co-developed by University of South Australia scientists promises to …
Arborists will need to adopt AI, but it needs to be done safely. Image Ljustina/stock.adobe.com

Adopt AI safely

New guidance from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources helps Australian businesses adopt AI safely and responsibly.
Scott has more than three decades experience. His app can help in reclaiming time and profit. Image: Scott Sherwin

Reclaiming time and profit

Running a tree business is one of the toughest trades in Australia. The physical work is demanding. But ask any …