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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

Association News, Business & Finance, Business News, Eye on the Industry, Government, Latest News, TTIA

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. Read More

Tom Foster7 hours agoFebruary 10, 2026

Training and competition is fostered by QAA through events like the Queensland Tree Climbing Championships (QTCC). Image: TF

Association News, Climbers, Climbing, Contractors, Eye on the Industry, Latest News, QAA, Training for Trees

QAA is powering into 2026

As the arboricultural community powers through the first quarter of 2026, the Queensland Arboricultural Association (QAA) has been hard at work delivering a full calendar of professional development, industry connection, and international achievement. Read More

Tom FosterJanuary 29, 2026, 8:45 amJanuary 29, 2026

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

ArbWest, Association News, Chainsaw, Chippers and grinders, Contractors, Elevating Work Platforms, Elevating Work Platforms And Access Options, Equipment & Technology, EWPs and arbor mech, Eye on the Industry, Latest News, Outdoor power equipment, Property maintenance

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

Tom FosterJanuary 16, 2026, 8:39 amJanuary 16, 2026

Arboriculture Australia, Business Development, Business News, Climbers, Contractors, Councils, Eye on the Industry, Forestry, Forestry Association News, Latest News, TTIA, TTIA News

Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code

The TTIA’s Brian Beecroft clarifies key aspects of the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code. Read More

Tom FosterJanuary 13, 2026, 10:24 amJanuary 13, 2026

Jamie Boston. Pro arborist, and international climber. Image: Image: ITCC

Climbers, Climbing, Eye on the Industry, Husqvarna, Latest News, QAA

Jamie Boston: competitive climber, arborist, and industry supporter

Queensland’s Jamie Boston has a wealth of arboricultural experience. Read More

Tom FosterJanuary 12, 2026, 6:27 amJanuary 12, 2026

The December 2025/January 2026 issue is available now. Image: Prime creative Media

Association News, Chippers And Clean-Up Options, Chippers and grinders, Climbers, EWPs and arbor mech, Eye on the Industry, Latest News, Tomcat Chippers

The December 2025/January 2026 issue features Tomcat Chippers

The Australian Arbor Age has locked up another year and launched into a new one. The December 2025/January 2026 issue, featuring Tomcat Chippers as treefare weapons. Read More

Tom FosterDecember 10, 2025, 4:45 pmDecember 10, 2025

Arboriculture Australia, ArbWest, Association News, Climbers, Climbing, Eye on the Industry, Industry Events, Industry People, Latest News, Upcoming Events, Women in Industry

Celebrating excellence

The National Industry Awards, hosted annually by Arboriculture Australia, are the highest honour in the arbor profession. More than trophies, they symbolise peer recognition, and encourage higher standards across the arboriculture industry, celebrating excellence. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 29, 2025, 8:15 amOctober 29, 2025

Association News, Climbers, Climbing, Eye on the Industry, Latest News, QAA, QAA News, Trees

On the ground and in the canopy

The past two months have been a hive of activity for the Queensland Arboricultural Association (QAA), both on the ground and in the canopy with workshops, competitions, and planning in full swing. Read More

Tom FosterSeptember 20, 2025, 11:46 amSeptember 20, 2025