The Superintendents Guide to Controlling Green Speed
Golf -
By Thomas A. Nikolai (10 Aug 08 10:55)
Speed does not kill grass! Haste, ignorance, stubbornness, complacency and rash uninformed decisions may kill grass, but speed does not!” - Read Article
New Toro DT Sprinklers offers Selectable Trajectory
Industry News -
By Parkland Press (10 Aug 08 6:00)
Toro’s new DT Series sprinklers are an extremely cost effective golf sprinkler, with many of the advanced, flexible features of the industry leading Toro 800S sprinkler. - Read Article
New Diesel Powered Toro Traxmaster Compact Utility Loader
Industry News -
By Parkland Press (09 Aug 08 6:00)
More torque and hydraulic flow for enhanced performance for the Toro Traxmaster Compact Utility Loader - Read Article
Drought Proof Plan for Upway High School Oval
General News -
By Editor (09 Aug 08 6:00)
Students at Upwey High School, local sports clubs and the wider community will be able to play year-round on a new drought-tolerant turf, thanks to a $250,000 Victorian Government grant. - Read Article
Quality Golf Australia Show Case the GreenFix Tool
Industry News -
By Press Release (08 Aug 08 14:00)
Golfers, remember when we changed over from spikes to soft spikes? A similar revolution is happening to the way we repair divot marks on our greens. We have discovered through five years of university studies and input from PGA Tour players and greens keepers that we have been going about repairing our marks in all the wrong ways. - Read Article
John Deere Military Utility Vehicle To Be Released To Public
Industry News -
By Press Release (08 Aug 08 6:10)
John Deere will add to its family of utility vehicles by introducing the M-Gator A1™ to the public. Combat-proven by the U.S. military, the M-Gator A1 will be available for those utility vehicle customers who expect more from a heavy duty, rugged, proven machine. - Read Article
Bunbury Hands Oval to host Domestic Limited Overs Game
Cricket -
By Editor (08 Aug 08 6:00)
For the first time ever Bunbury will host a Cricket Australia one day match between the Retravision Warriors and South Australia. - Read Article
Central North Island Turf Managers Day Register For Auckland Golf Club
Golf -
By Editor (07 Aug 08 14:40)
Our association has been invited to a day at Auckland Golf Club by Course Superintendent Brendan Allen. - Read Article
WACA Restoration on Track
Cricket -
By Editor (07 Aug 08 6:00)
Western Australian Cricket Association ground curator Cameron Sutherland is confident his five-year plan to restore the WACA's fearsome reputation for pace and bounce is on track, despite expecting a difficult summer ahead. - Read Article
Princes Park Development Underway
A.F.L -
By Editor (07 Aug 08 6:00)
Earth-moving equipment began demolishing the Heatley and Harris Stands at Princes Park today to make way for a redevelopment that will transform the home of the Carlton Football Club, thanks to a $4.3 million Brumby Government contribution - Read Article
Toro Introduces the All-New Groundsmaster 5900 and 5910 Rotary Mowers
Industry News -
By Press Release (06 Aug 08 7:00)
Toro Introduces the All-New Groundsmaster® 5900 and 5910 Rotary Mowers
Innovative 16-foot rotary mower delivers unmatched power, maneuverability and comfort
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Yass Golf Club
Golf -
By Editor (06 Aug 08 6:00)
Yass Golf Club members have thrown their support behind the board in a bid to ensure the club’s future survival. - Read Article
AGCSA Elect new President
Golf -
By Brett Robinson (05 Aug 08 15:00)
At the association’s annual general meeting, board member, Allan Devlin (Secret Harbour Golf Club, WA) was elected unopposed. “Devlin replaces Jeff Gambin (Gold Coast-Burleigh Golf Club), who stood down after nine years on the board. - Read Article
Demolition of Perry Lakes Stadium Underway
General News -
By Editor (05 Aug 08 6:00)
The demolition of Perry Lakes Stadium in the Perth suburb of Floreat has commenced. - Read Article
Endosulfan Poison Needs Banning
Industry News -
By Editor (04 Aug 08 6:00)
A broad-spectrum insecticide, endosulfan has been used in New Zealand since 1963 for controlling pests in some fruit and vegetable crops. It's also used for earthworm control. But there is growing criticism of its deployment, as ROSE DALY reports - Read Article
A New Boutique Melbourne Stadium on the Cards?
A.F.L -
By Editor (03 Aug 08 6:40)
Melbourne stadium bosses say they can easily accommodate extra games in the future, after the AFL expressed interest in a boutique Melbourne stadium. - Read Article
Darren Hannay Promoted to Commercial Equipment Manager
Appointments -
By Parkland Press (03 Aug 08 6:00)
Congratulations to Darren Hannay on his recent promotion to Commercial Equipment Manager for Parkland. - Read Article
A New Era in Turf Management
Consultancy -
By Dr. Van Cline (02 Aug 08 8:00)
We’re entering a new era in turf management. One that demands precision and efficiency to reduce resource inputs, optimise environmental benefits and minimise negative impacts. - Read Article
Toro’s New ProCore
Industry News -
By Parkland Press (01 Aug 08 11:00)
Toro’s New ProCore is Expanding the aeration line for healthy turf - Read Article
Peter Kirby Joins Nufarm!
Appointments -
By Press Release (01 Aug 08 6:00)
Nufarm Speciality is pleased to announce that Peter Kirby has joined the Nufarm Speciality Products Division as Product Development Manager - Amenity Horticulture, Turf and Ornamentals. - Read Article