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21 Questions with Ron Ferguson
21 Questions - By Simon Kars (30 Jul 09 20:00)
While Pitchcare Oceania was in New Zealand, we met up with one of our long time members Ron Ferguson from Sunnybrae Bowling Club. Join us as we ask our first set of 21 questions on our New Zealand road trip! - Read Article

Not Just a School
Schools - By Simon Kars (27 Jul 09 6:00)
St Joseph's College prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded, balanced education, focusing on boys' academic, physical, social, spiritual and recreation needs. The school possesses a rich and proud history dating from 1881, with many notable ‘Old Boys’ including fifty plus Australian Wallabies, numerous state/provincial Rugby Union players, several Rugby League players and various international test cricketers. - Read Article

21 Questions with John Cotter
21 Questions - By Simon Kars (30 Jun 09 7:40)
Pitchcare Oceania takes Anco's John Cotter aside to ask him our famous questions. Our new 21 question format puts selected members directly under the microscope, with John being our first candidate! - Read Article

NORTHOP HALL a hidden gem...
Cricket - By Simon Kars (22 Jun 09 9:00)
Southern Wales has always been regarded as the pinnacle of Welsh Cricket, with big clubs around Cardiff and Swansea setting the trend. But no one should disregard the clubs to the north-west, which possess some of the best pitches and playing surfaces seen for hundreds of miles around. - Read Article

15 Questions with Michael Reid from PILA Group
21 Questions - By Simon Kars (08 Jun 09 6:00)
Pitchcare Oceania asks Michael Reid from PILA Group the big questions, revealing the true feelings Michael has for his co-worker, and his love of Pitchcare's bright hats. - Read Article

Hinkley Continues to Convert
Rugby - By Simon Kars (02 Jun 09 16:20)
The Parramatta Eels are not having the best start to the 2009 ruby league season with some critics putting question marks over players at the club. Yet year after year one aspect of the club which is never in question is the high quality playing surfaces prepared by head groundsman, Dave Hinkley - Read Article

15 Questions with Reece Wooldridge from PILA Group
21 Questions - By Simon Kars (31 May 09 13:55)
The managing director of the PILA Group Reece Wooldridge, answers our famous 15 Questions. One of Reece's answers should have Angelina Jolie worried! - Read Article

Shed Raider St Joseph's College
Shed Raider - 1 comment - By Simon Kars (26 May 09 6:00)
Here's a glance at Bill Rawling's shed. This issue has a look at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill work shed - are they in the running for the best shed? - Read Article

Shed Raider Parramatta Stadium
Shed Raider - By Simon Kars (13 May 09 12:00)
A sneak peek into someone's shed. This issue has a look at Parramatta Stadium's work shed- can they make the pass mark? - Read Article

15 Questions with Graeme Logan
21 Questions - 1 comment - By Simon Kars (10 May 09 16:00)
Pitchcare Oceania grabs Graeme Logan from Sydney's Olympic ANZ Stadium for 15 quick questions. Find out what makes one of our high profile groundsmen tick. - Read Article

Live at Ryde STA Show
Shows and seminars - By Simon Kars (21 Apr 09 9:45)
Pitchcare Oceania spent a day at the STA show in Ryde Sydney. Here's a quick look at what happens during the day, for a more in depth look head to the wrap up! - Read Article

On Serve at Kooyong
Tennis - By Simon Kars (21 Apr 09 6:00)
Kooyong Lawns Tennis Club is the spiritual home of Australian tennis and has been so since 1892. The previous home of the Australian Open and numerous Davis Cup matches only touches on the club’s rich and proud history. Now for over 18 months, Nick Rennison has worn the prestigious title as Head Grounds Manager at Kooyong. - Read Article

Dicot & Monocot
Consultancy - By Simon Kars (26 May 08 6:00)
A look at some weeds in Urban Horticulture. An the difference between a Dicot & Monocot. - Read Article

Performance of Turfgrass Playing Surfaces and Sporting Injuries
Consultancy - By Simon Kars (13 Mar 08 6:00)
Australian Rules Football (AFL) accounts or one third of sporting injuries. With the continuing increase in popularity of professional football and greater expectations made on players, stronger demands are being placed on the playing quality of the grassed surface. - Read Article