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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

Germano Mossali, the owner of Mossali Group. Image: Mossali Group

Why Mossali Group chose Leguan for Access Rental

Operating in demanding environments requires equipment that is reliable, intuitive, and consistently high performing. For Italian Mossali Group, choosing the …
The wingless males live in the tunnels called ‘galleries’ created by the female. Image: DPIRD WA

Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer: Hardly a ‘boring’ topic

Horticulturist Jonathan Garner warns everyone to be prepared for an infestation of Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) making its way …
Ministry for Ptimary Industries is also reviewing intentions and exotic forestry management details of the NEFD to ensure the modernised system continues to meet the needs of participants and the wider forestry sector. Image: raquel/stock.adobe.com

Exotic forestry description improvements in NZ

The Bioeconomy Science Institute (Maiangi Taiao) in New Zealand is partnering with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to improve …
EWPs must undergo regular inspections to remain EWP compliant and safe for operation. Image: Monitor

Is your EWP compliant?

Under AS 2550.10 and AS 1418, elevated work platforms (EWPs) must undergo regular inspections to remain EWP compliant and safe …
The Fibre to Fuels (F2F) project – recently approved for funding by the AFWI Centre for Sustainable Futures, hosted at the University of the Sunshine Coast, will validate the technical, commercial and emissions-reduction potential of producing methanol from key forestry residues via entrained-flow gasification. Image: Darya/Stock.adobe.com

Turning forestry residues into low-carbon fuel

The Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) Centre for Sustainable Futures (AFWI-CSF) is backing a national initiative led by HAMR …
Image: A female at Forestry Australia

Female foresters grow as Australia’s gender gap narrows

Forestry Australia has balanced the scales this past International Women’s Day and is proud to reveal 50 per cent of …

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Post-storm support for schools

The QAA will continue its aim to strengthen standards, expand access to professional education, and bridge the gap between qualified arborists and the post-storm communities that rely on them. Image: TF
The Queensland Arboricultural Association is looking set for a big year in 2026, including providing post-storm support for schools.

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 …

Business & Finance

It's important employers understand employees' rights and entitlements around wages, leave, allowances and the right to disconnect. Image: Kirill Livshitskiy/stock.adobe.com

Understand your employees’ rights and entitlements

With a string of public holidays in the next few weeks It’s important employers understand employees’ rights and entitlements around …
A financial review of business health is a good strategy. Image: Mattie/stock.adobe.com

Review your business’ financial health

A financial health check helps you understand your current financial position and plan for the future. The Australian government will …
Gavan Ord, Business and Investment Lead at CPA Australia. Image: CPA Australia fuel

Fuel shock and rate hike raises pressure on businesses

CPA Australia has warned the recent interest rate rise will deepen the cost-of-living crisis and make it tougher for many …
The Fibre to Fuels (F2F) project – recently approved for funding by the AFWI Centre for Sustainable Futures, hosted at the University of the Sunshine Coast, will validate the technical, commercial and emissions-reduction potential of producing methanol from key forestry residues via entrained-flow gasification. Image: Darya/Stock.adobe.com

Turning forestry residues into low-carbon fuel

The Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) Centre for Sustainable Futures (AFWI-CSF) is backing a national initiative led by HAMR …

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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.
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Reclaiming time and profit

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