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Hitachi and Perfection Landscape Services
After nearly a quarter of a century in large-scale landscaping, Perfection Landscape Services in Sydney's Hills District knows what works. For the past 15 years, it's been Hitachi Construction Machinery.
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March - April 2025
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Premium deductions
Are you leaving money on the table by not claiming all your tax deductions?
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March - April 2025
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Kramer KT144 telehandler
A landscaping game-changer.
2 min |
March - April 2025
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Cat Next Gen Mini Excavators
Caterpillar® has developed a range of mini excavators that pretty much sets the standard for keeping cool on the job.
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March - April 2025
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Renault and Vogue Plus
The Renault Master Van has proven a winner for a high-end property-maintenance company.
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March - April 2025
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And the winner is...
Tasmania's Jamie Woolley not only has his Landscape Contractor magazine delivered every issue, he's now the proud owner of a Husqvarna 525iRXT brushcutter.
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March - April 2025
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Day-to-day workforce management
Anna Turner underlines the importance of sharing information for company and team success.
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March - April 2025
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New CEO for MLSA
The Master Landscapers of South Australia (MLSA) has appointed its new CEO: Chris Wiltshire.
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March - April 2025
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A welcome discovery
A new residential development has created a vibrant community that includes lush parks and natural beauty – all needing regular maintenance.
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March - April 2025
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Autumn's here
Jonathan Garner loves this time of year.
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March - April 2025
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Proven LiuGong electric range sparking interest
There's been plenty of global fanfare about LiuGong's wide range of electrically-powered equipment. Several machines are already rolling in the Australian market with strong appeal.
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March - April 2025
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Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bobcat
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World must be one of the most scenic and peaceful establishments within one of Queensland's most peaceful and scenic destinations. The facility is kept in fabulous condition by dedicated staff and some hard-working Bobcat equipment.
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March - April 2025
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Next-gen power blowers
Why Kress Commercial is blowing away the competition
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March - April 2025
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The STIHL BGA 250 AP Battery Blower
Saving landscapers time and effort, the BGA 250 is almost indispensable for maintaining pristine outdoor spaces.
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March - April 2025
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From grass to greatness
Christchurch City Council’s electric fleet revolution.
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March - April 2025
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Lest we forget
Marc Worner explores the relevance of ceremonial plants to one of the southern hemisphere's most honoured and humbling ceremonies.
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March - April 2025
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Landscape CONTRACTOR
There are some interesting changes going on in the on in the Australian landscaping world, and I think they're mostly good.
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March - April 2025
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Hustler FasTrak and FasTrak SDX
Hustler’s FasTrak and FasTrak SDX range of commercial zero turns are designed to bring power to the ambitious homeowner and light commercial operator.
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March - April 2025
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ResourceCo
A leader in the recovery and re-manufacturing of primary resources, ResourceCo extracts maximum value from materials otherwise destined for landfill. What does that mean to landscapers? A company which can not only make construction jobs far more environmentally friendly, but considerably more profitable.
3 min |
March - April 2025
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Rubber Mulch by AI Rubber
A smart alternative to traditional bark mulch.
2 min |
March - April 2025
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Autumn clean up
Whether maintaining a small garden or a larger lifestyle block, Masport has a comprehensive range of quality products to cover most outdoor needs.
1 min |
March - April 2025
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Merlo DM9
Merlo's reliable, versatile dumper is built to handle big loads over almost any type of terrain, and is now available in Australia.
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March - April 2025
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Grand design
John Gabriele has designs on a biophilic future.
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March - April 2025
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From copywriting to the Royal Botanic Garden
It's a long way from London to Sydney, and an even longer way from writing copy for insurance companies and marketing websites to caring for plants in one of the world's foremost horticultural installations. Thanks to a scholarship and a will to succeed, there's an apprentice who's well on her way in both journeys.
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January - February 2025
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Hustler Super Z HyperDrive
A top choice for commercial users and municipality managers due to their exceptional performance, durability, and efficiency, the Hustler Super Z range is designed to handle the rigorous demands of large-scale mowing operations, providing numerous benefits that enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
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January - February 2025
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The new EcoMow R96
Engineered to meet the growing demand for a robust, efficient, zero-emission and low-maintenance solution to maintain Australia's vast open spaces.
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January - February 2025
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Cingo M8.3TD-EVO
Thanks to its compact size, the Cingo M8.3TD-EVO is a multifunction machine ideal for working in particularly confined spaces.
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January - February 2025
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Navigating government bids and tenders
Jason Cooney is the Director of The Tender Team - a bid and tender writing consultancy helping landscaping businesses across Australia win government and private-sector bids and contracts. Jason offered Landscape Contractor a few hints from his area of expertise.
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January - February 2025
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Master at work
A good work vehicle is as important as any other professional tool. A Victorian gardening and landscaping company is enjoying the benefits of upgrading to Renault's versatile and efficient Master Van
3 min |
January - February 2025
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A night of record-breaking achievement
The Master Landscapers of South Australia (MLSA) proudly hosted its annual Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner at the stunning SkyCity Ballroom in November, 2024. The event brought together over 370 guests to honour the exceptional achievements of South Australia's landscaping industry.
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