Many mandatory qualifications require renewal every one to three years. Short course Parilov/stock.adobe.com

Short-course training can maintain compliance

As Australian businesses return from the holiday break and plan for the year ahead, workplace compliance is back in sharp focus, with experts urging employers and workers to ensure mandatory certifications are current, valid and job-ready. Short-course training can help. Read More
The cheapest option is rarely the safest with tree work. Image: ETS

Tree work isn’t a DIY job: ArbWest

For many homeowners across Western Australia, the thought of removing a tree yourself might seem like a way to save money. But experts warn the hidden costs of DIY tree work can be higher, and more dangerous, than most people realise. Read More
The key advantages of mid-size excavators are important for professional contractors, property owners, and LGAs. Image: Diamond Mowers

Key advantages of a mid-size excavator

Maintaining property, such as a farm, or recreational land, means facing a myriad of projects ranging from fence-line maintenance and removing tree stumps to clearing overgrowth. With a to-do list this diverse, it’s no wonder the key advantages of mid-size excavators – midis – are important for professional contractors, property owners, and LGAs. Read More
Are arborists Are Arborists Undervaluing Access Equipment? Image: Monitor Industries

Are arborists undervaluing access equipment?

For decades, climbing has been the backbone of arboriculture. Skill, technique, and physical capability have defined the trade — and rightly so. But as the industry evolves, a question is becoming harder to ignore on Australian worksites: are arborists undervaluing access equipment? Read More
The BT310 is the chipper that offers 500mm of ground clearance. Image: Piranha Chippers

The chipper designed and built in Australia

The BT300 is a serious 15-inch capacity chipper with plenty of horsepower to get the job done, and it’s 100 per cent designed and made in Melbourne, Australia. Read More
16 Leguan lifts offer an exceptional price-to-performance ratio. Their combination of power, durability, and adaptability makes them a highly cost-effective choice. Image: Leguan

16 Leguan spider lifts help keep facades clean

Algenmax is Austrian-based company which specialises in the sustainable removal of algae from building facades. To achieve high-quality results while minimising environmental impact, the
company relies on 16 Leguan spider lifts. These spider lifts have proven ideal – their agility, off-road capability, 22.5-metre (74ft) working height, consistent user-friendly control system across all models, and low environmental footprint set them apart from the competition. Read More
Polycarbonate protection is not just recommended, but essential. Image: Diamond Mowers

Polycarbonate protection is a must-have for equipment operators

When it comes to land clearing, mowing, and mulching, safety should never take a back seat. From flying debris and dust to unpredictable weather and rough terrain, operators face constant exposure to hazards that can quickly turn a routine job into a risky one. And because modern attachments move material at higher speeds than ever before, proper polycarbonate protection is not just recommended, but essential. Read More