Image: Tomasz Zajda/Stock.adobe.com Professional indemnity insurance can provide cover for businesses and individuals who deliver professional services from the legal costs and claims for damages from an act, omission or breach of duty that occurs as a result of their actions. This insurance may provide cover should: • An architect gets sued for creating a flawed house design after the owners had to pay to fix a flawed extension, or • A marketing agency print a client’s brochure with incorrect contact details, resulting in the client commencing legal action against the agency. It’s important t ..read more

Image: Marco/stock.adobe.com Get the skills you need, without the tuition fees, thanks to the government-sponsored Fee-Free TAFE program. You can now access more than 80 Free TAFE qualifications and short courses without the cost of tuition fees, even if you already hold a VET qualification or degree. If you are eligible for Free TAFE, all your tuition fees will be covered by the Australian and Victorian governments. There may be additional fees associated with some courses. Please ask your preferred TAFE for specific information about additional costs, such as amenity fees, student services a ..read more

As the smallest excavator in CJD Equipment’s lineup of SDLG excavators, the ER616F packs a punch. Its 10kW/13hp Kubota engine and impressive excavation force of 15kN allow it to effortlessly handle a wide range of tasks. Images: CJD Equipment SDLG’s ER616F is working hard with Melbourne-based Sportscape Constructions. In the dynamic landscape of construction and landscaping, success often hinges on making informed equipment choices. For Sportscape Constructions, a leading player in the industry, the recent acquisition of an SDLG ER616F excavator from CJD Equipment exemplified a strategic decis ..read more

Honda’s izy-ON™ battery lawnmowers offer premium battery power with very little maintenance and no fuel. Image: Honda Honda’s new generation of izyON battery lawnmowers, the HRG466 and HRG416, come equipped with all you need for a better-looking lawn, offering quiet, clean and powerful performance with zero-emissions. The Honda battery range is powered by Honda’s Universal Battery System, mowers included. It’s cordless battery technology that will not compromise on cutting performance, allowing you to work with less noise, fewer breaks and in all weather conditions. Honda’s new generation of i ..read more

Image: Andrii Zastrozhnov/Stock.adobe.com Landcare Week (August 5-11), is an annual celebration of landcare during the first week of August that acknowledges Australians who are actively restoring, enhancing and protecting the natural environment in their community. This year’s campaign theme is Landcare Is For Everyone (L.I.F.E) and Landcare Australia will be showcasing people across the community to inspire and encourage others to volunteer, join a group or start their own group. Landcare volunteers and groups work all year to care for the environment in their community, and Landcare Week ..read more

An 80-litre catcher allows for longer mowing, less stops and reduced running costs. Image: Masport Contractor series mowers from Masport will elevate your level of lawn care. In the realm of lawn maintenance, precision, reliability and durability are paramount. That’s why the Masport professional Contractor series mowers, featuring the 19″ Contractor AL 3’n1 and the 21″ Contractor ST 3’n1, are engineered to exceed the demands of professionals and enthusiasts alike. Both models boast heavy-duty chassis, reinforced axles, and the advanced Quadcut® four-blade cutting system, ensuring superior cut ..read more

Designed to work in urban and enclosed spaces. Image: JCB/CEA 100% electric. Zero emissions: JCB’s 1TE is leading the way in clean technology and reducing harmful emissions. JCB E-TECH is a new generation of electric products with zero emissions at point of use that don’t compromise on performance. The new 1TE – a one-ton, 100% electric machine – challenges perceptions of where site dumpers can operate. With zero emissions during use, the machine can operate indoors and in noise-sensitive environments. Seven kilowatts of continuous power and 20kW of peak power. Image: JCB/CEAVersatile Designed ..read more

Peter Cairns, Queensland Regional Manager at Glasscott Landscape and Civil, did the research which led him to Hitachi’s Brisbane branch. After the initial contact everything went seamlessly. Image: HitachiCM Hitachi and Glascott Landscape and Civil, a southern-Queensland based landscaping and civil-construction company, have recently formed what looks to be an enduring bond.  Glascott has recently purchased a pair of Hitachi excavators and couldn’t be happier with the result. The company is so happy it’s ordered two more. Glascott Landscape and Civil – just ‘Glascott’ in everyday discussi ..read more

Image: JW Studio/Adobe Firefly/stock.adobe.com The September/October 2024 issue of Landscape Contractor magazine will highlight a universal landscaping challenge: Working with water! The promo feature will coincide with our Showcase directory and cover all facets of water use in landscaping – equipment, technology, design and materials – and include information, technology and hardware from and for professional landscapers, suppliers, councils and LAGs around Australia. It will be an unmissable opportunity to highlight water-handling and water-management equipment to services, suppliers, profe ..read more

Image: Prime Creative Media The July/August 2024 issue of Australia’s foremost landscaping magazine is on sale and on its way to subscribers. It’s another instalment of industry insight, expert commentary, and the latest and most effective products and technology for Australian landscapers. Mini excavators, mini loaders, skid steers and combat track loaders are all featured, alongside all the regulars: Advice and tips from Jonathan Garner, John Gabriele, Marc Worner and Anna Turner Property maintenance News from Australia’s most influential associations Case studies, AND So much more. Don’t ..read more