Landscape Contractor Magazine

04/06/2026

Taking the time to prepare your business for winter can help you stay safe, manage costs and keep your operations running smoothly.



https://www.landscapecontractor.com.au/prepare-your-business-for-winter/

02/06/2026

Some of Australia’s threatened wildlife and plants have a brighter future thanks to a new project that will protect their habitat by working collaboratively with Victorian landholders.

Trust for Nature | Victorian Government News |

https://www.landscapecontractor.com.au/victorian-landholders-to-lead-conservation-effort/

01/06/2026

Greenscapes 2026

01/06/2026

Landscaping Victoria

31/05/2026

According to Jobs and Skills Australia, one-fifth of occupations have faced persistent shortages over the past four years. That jumps to 37% of occupations in the technicians & trade workers category, where apprenticeships are often an entry-point – higher than any other occupational group.

Indeed |

https://www.landscapecontractor.com.au/under-construction-australias-apprenticeship-system/

31/05/2026

LLIAWA - Landscape Industries Association of WA
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⚠️ LANDSCAPERS — DON’T MISS THIS ⚠️

Contracts. Risk. Safety. Business resilience.

The challenges facing landscaping businesses are growing — and this Forum delivers practical, real-world insights from presenters who work in the industry every day.

🎤 Julian Rose – Managing Director, Deep Green
🎤 Andrew Ingram – Commercial Manager, Deep Green
Breaking down contracts, commercial risks and protecting your business.
🎤 Geoff O’Malley – WHS Manager, LD Total

Presenting on responding to safety incidents, tackling blame culture and building stronger teams with genuine safety buy-in.

If you run a commercial or residential landscaping business, this is a must-attend event.

📅 Friday 5 June 2025
🕟 4.30pm for 5pm start
📍 Home Base, 55 Salvado Road, Subiaco

🍻 Sundowner networking to follow

Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DKXHE

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Get informed. Get connected. Future proof your business.

31/05/2026

Soils store carbon, sustain ecosystems and underpin global food and water systems. New research led by Professor Budiman Minasny and Professor Alex McBratney details how AI tools can help us adapt soils – and the systems they nurture – to a changing climate.

University of Sydney | Frontiers |

New research details how AI tools can help us adapt soils – and the systems they nurture – to a changing climate.

29/05/2026

A new Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) report says government reform is needed to meet international standards for ‘before you dig’ services to avoid costly and potentially fatal underground utility service strikes.

Before You Dig Australia |

BYDA says reform is needed to meet international standards for ‘before you dig’ services to avoid underground utility service strikes.

28/05/2026

When your livelihood depends on showing up and performing every day, you need a machine that doesn’t flinch. The Hustler X-ONE® is built for that.

Hustler Mowers - Here to work

Hustler Turf | Hustler Turf Equipment Australia |

When it's time to get serious, its time to upgrade to a Hustler X-One zero turn mower with all-day, every-day commercial performance.

28/05/2026

LIAWA - Landscape Industries Association of WA

Who’s presenting at the LIAWA Future Proofing – Contracts, Risks & Business Resilience Forum?

🔹 Julian Rose – Managing Director, Deep Green
🔹 Andrew Ingram – Commercial Manager, Deep Green
Sharing practical insights into contracts, commercial risks and building resilient landscaping businesses.
🔹 Geoff O’Malley – WHS Manager, LD Total

Presenting on responding to safety incidents, overcoming blame culture and creating stronger team morale, trust and safety buy-in across your business.

This Forum is designed specifically for commercial and residential landscapers wanting practical knowledge, better risk awareness and stronger business outcomes.

📅 Friday 5 June 2025
🕟 4.30pm for 5.00pm start
📍 Home Base, 55 Salvado Road, Subiaco
🍻 Sundowner networking to follow

A must-attend event for landscape professionals looking to future proof their business.

Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DKXHE

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