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Australia’s first Passive House built in a retirement village. Image: Keyton

Australia’s first Passive House in a retirement village open

Keyton, one of Australia’s leading retirement living operator-developers has showcased Australia’s first Passive House built in a retirement village, following …
According to SunSmart, businesses with a policy were more likely to provide outdoor workers with potentially life-saving sun protection gear. Image: Naru/stock.adobe.com

SunSmart urges policies to prevent skin cancer

SunSmart is urging Victorian workplaces to treat ultraviolet (UV) radiation as the serious occupational hazard that it is.
National Apprentice Week is the time to highlight the urgent need to expand apprentice training. Image: serhiibobyk/stock.adobe.com.au

National Apprentice Week shines a light on trade skills shortage

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says National Apprentice Week is the time to highlight the urgent need to expand apprentice …
More than 225,300 students have benefitted from Free TAFE in Victoria since it began in 2019. Image: K-FK/stock.adobe.com

Free TAFE in Victoria to be protected

The Allan Labor Government is moving to see Free TAFE in Victoria more affordable for future generations of Victorians to …
The Victorian government has passed reform paving way for more affordable homes. Image: Doublelee

More affordable homes in Victoria

The Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025 passed both houses of parliament, including amendments which legislate mandatory affordable …
Small business tax debts continue to grow and the ATO is urging business owners to act now to avoid pressure down the track. Image: peacefy/stock.adobe.com

ATO urges small businesses to avoid compliance action

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is encouraging small businesses to start 2026 strong to avoid compliance actions.

MOWERS, SKID STEERS AND LANDSCAPE MACHINERY

The January/February 2026 issue is available now. Image: Prime Creative Media

The January/February 2026 issue is out now!

Landscape Contractor‘s January/February issue is available.
Explore autonomous solutions, electrify your fleet and build a culture of continuous, no emissions improvement. Image: Kress Australia

Emissions-free landscaping with Kress

Rising costs, labour shortages, and growing sustainability requirements are forcing contractors to rethink how they work. Everyone’s looking for an …
The WL3000 is an integrated screening system built onto the chassis of a 100-tonne mining loader. Image: FlipScreen

Mining wants the Flipscreen landscapers have

How a backyard idea grew legs, conquered civil works, and has now been scaled up after the mining giants came …
With robust steel frames, long-lasting turf tyres, and a seat safety switch, every Masport TTM ride-on is built for safe, dependable operation to transform rough grass into lawn. Image: Masport

Transform your lawn care experience with Masport

The Masport TTM ride-on mower family can transform your lawn care.
Armidale Regional Council purchased one ZT3500 and three ZT6000 Bobcat zero-turns. Image: Bobcats of Australia

Bobcats four Armidale Regional Council

A regional council recently took delivery of four Bobcats – zero-turn mowers – to run alongside its Bobcat skid steer …
Explore autonomous solutions, electrify your fleet and build an emissions-free culture of continuous improvement. Image: Kress Australia

Emissions-free: Kress’ landscaping future

Rising costs, labour shortages, and growing sustainability requirements are forcing contractors to rethink how they work. The biggest opportunities for …

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LANDSCAPING INNOVATIONS

Backyards can easily incorporate a professional-standard putting green. Image: Phillips/stock.adobe.com
Tuff Group does playground surfacing, sports fields, and acrylic surfaces. Image: Tuff Group

Tuff Group gets an A1 rating

Taking autonomous RC Mowers’ integrated mowers on is easy. They appear much like any standard zero-turn mower. Image: Colbrook Industries

LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS

Compliance isn’t just about what’s being sprayed on the crop. It’s also about safe storage of pesticides, accurate record keeping, and proper training. Image: serg9768608
The spa area includes the steppers and lush tropical plantings. Image: Exotic Living/The Landscape Association
Like it or not, pesticide chemicals are an important part of the landscaping industry. Image: Roman_23203/ stock.adobe.com

Pesticide chemicals

LANDSCAPING INDUSTRY

Congratulations to Desert Flower Landscaping for receiving the Judges Choice Award in the 2025 Awards of Excellence. Maybe the company will support building licencing. Image: MLSA

Licencing proposed for inspectors

LD Total General Manager, Paul Fiore. Image: LD Total

LD Total: from labourer to the boardroom

Make Wodonga TAFE your preferred training organisation and gain qualifications. Image: Wodonga TAFE

Gain the skills to build landscapes that last

Mowers

Recognition for Diamond Mowers

Diamond Mowers’ Mini Brush Cutter Pro X has earned recognition with three top awards. Image: Diamond Mowers
Diamond Mowers’ Mini Brush Cutter Pro X has won high industry recognition.

Honda powers ahead

Honda powers ahead in the battery-powered mower market. Image: Honda
A new 58V battery mower range has been introduced for consumers and contractors as Honda powers ahead.

Contractor from Masport

Masport’s Contractor® Series positions itself as a trusted partner for landscaping professionals and lawn-care enthusiasts. Image: Masport
Professional performance without compromise. That’s the Contractor from Masport.

Tech

Explore autonomous solutions, electrify your fleet and build a culture of continuous, no emissions improvement. Image: Kress Australia

Emissions-free landscaping with Kress

Rising costs, labour shortages, and growing sustainability requirements are forcing contractors to rethink how they work. Everyone’s looking for an …
Tuff Group does playground surfacing, sports fields, and acrylic surfaces. Image: Tuff Group

Tuff Group gets an A1 rating

Victorian-based Tuff Group provides an end-to-end service, from discovery and consulting through to the delivery and maintenance of all sports …
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.
Wilya Janta’s first “Explain Home”, built for Wilya Janta co-founder Norm Frank Jupurrurla, on Warumungu Country just north of the town of Tennant Creek, NT, after being delivered on the back of five semi-trailers from Adelaide the week before. Image: Andrew Quilty

First Explain Home nears completion

Construction of Tennant Creek’s first Explain Home is nearing completion, marking a major step forward for community-driven, climate-resilient housing in …

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A big year ahead for Landscaping Victoria

Landscaping Victoria represents the full spectrum of greenscape industries. Looking to a big year ahead, the association’s commitment to strengthening …
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Landscaping Victoria membership

In landscaping, standing still isn’t an option. The industry moves quickly, and keeping pace means staying connected, informed, and supported. …
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National training squad announced ahead of Shanghai 2026

With the announcement of the national training squad, the next generation of Aussie skills talent is gearing up for world …
2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships events provide the opportunity to see what excellence in skills training looks like up close. Image: Drobot Dean/stock.adobe.com

2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships

The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre came alive in June with the beating heart of skills excellence in Australia. Trevor …
Chris Wiltshire, new CEO at MLSA. Image: MLSA

New CEO for MLSA

In a President’s Update, MLSA president Clint Adams has announced the Chief Executive’s position will be filled by Chris Wiltshire.