Magazine

Synthetic Turf Manufacturing Arrives in Malaysia
31 Mar 2012 - Synthetics - Press Release
With over 50 regional political and industry delegates attending, ACT Global Sports officially launched Malaysia’s first artificial turf manufacturing facility.

Bunker Drainage
31 Mar 2012 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - 1 comment
Drainage issues have never been as pressing as they are now after a summer of such excessive and intense rainfall in northern parts of Australia. So, what better time than now to look at the issue of bunker drainage. Econoplas Ltd in the UK are setting the standard in drainage, and its only a matter of time until we catch on.

Call for Roof on New Perth Stadium
31 Mar 2012 - General News - Editor
It is believed Populous, the international company behind dozens of the world's top new stadiums and hired to develop the design brief for the Burswood ground, has argued strongly that a roof would provide a better atmosphere for fans and enable more events to be staged there.

Irrigation Australia Conference
30 Mar 2012 - Shows and seminars - Press Release
Running alongside Irrigation Australian’s 2012 conference will be an expansive Trade Show featuring the latest innovations in irrigation products and services.

Helping the Bundy community
30 Mar 2012 - Health and Safety - drumMuster
Bundaberg Regional Council and Impact Make Your Mark’s hard work and dedication to the cause has ensured more than 300,000 agvet chemical containers have been recycled in the region through the drumMUSTER program.

New appointment announced at Spraygrass
30 Mar 2012 - General News - Press Release
Spraygrass Landscapes Australia has announced the appointment of John Wood as Business Development Manager, effective March 12, 2012.

ProTurf Scoop Award in Las Vegas
30 Mar 2012 - Industry News - Peter Driver
Jacobsen, a Textron Inc company and manufacturer of high-quality turf maintenance equipment recognised its top-performing dealers and salespeople during the Golf Industry Show in Las Vegas recently.

Questions Raised over NIB Stadium Management
30 Mar 2012 - General News - Editor
The State Opposition has questioned the role lobbyists played in the re-negotiation of a contract for the redevelopment of the Perth Oval.

Eels Move to Resurface Parramatta Stadium
29 Mar 2012 - Rugby - Editor
Stadium officials have agreed to replace 2000sq m of loose turf - roughly a third of the playing surface - in a bid to have the ground ready for Saturday night's Eels-Sea Eagles clash.

Improved Drying Times Means Better Spray Results
29 Mar 2012 - Consultancy - Grant Greenway
With all the rain that has fallen getting a good result against fungal pathogens can be achieved if a rapid drying time and uptake is achieved following application.

Riverton Racecourse is the Best it has Ever Been
29 Mar 2012 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
A new roof for one of the grandstands and a walkway to bring horses from the stables to the birdcage are some of the improvements at the Riverton Racecourse.

Sir Michael Hill reveals his grand golfing vision
29 Mar 2012 - Golf - Editor
Sir Michael Hill at The Hills golf course after announcing news New Zealand Prime Minister John Key will be playing a round in a preliminary tournament in the inaugural NZPGA Pro-Am Championship on Friday.

ACT Golf Day Gold Creek Country Club Invite
28 Mar 2012 - Golf - Jenny Zadro
Tickets can be booked for the ACT Golf Day to be held on 8th May. 9.30am start for a cost of $40.00 (includes 18 holes golf, cart, drinks on course, BBQ.)

North Queensland’s Safety Helping Hand
28 Mar 2012 - Health and Safety - Agsafe
North Queensland’s wide variety of rural merchandise stores continue to have access to expert safety advice, thanks to the addition of new Agsafe Accreditation and Training Facilitator Craig Stewart to the area

AFL Victoria Secures Preferred Goal Post Supplier
28 Mar 2012 - General News - PILA Group
AFL Victoria is delighted to announce a brand new partnership with football goal manufacturer PILA group Victoria – Australia’s number one manufacturer of sustainable Goal Posts.

Benalla Confident of Making Racetrack Safe
28 Mar 2012 - Racing / Equestrian - Editor
The Benalla Racing Club is confident the track will be safe for racing by August. Racing Victoria has suspended all racing and training on the track at Benalla until the end of July.

Otago Polytechnic Students at The Hills
28 Mar 2012 - Golf - Editor
Six Otago Polytechnic students and their dedicated lecturer are responsible for ensuring 90 bunkers at The Hills golf course are in tip-top shape for the NZPGA Pro-Am Championship.

Hagley Oval set for Major Makeover
27 Mar 2012 - Cricket - Editor
Gerry Brownlee, the Earthquake Recovery Minister, has thrown his support behind Canterbury Cricket's proposal to turn Hagley Oval in Christchurch into a ground capable of staging international cricket matches.

Course Closings Outpace Openings in 2011 for US
27 Mar 2012 - Golf - Editor
The number of golf courses in the United States continued to shrink in 2011. The National Golf Foundation reported today that last year saw the closing of 157.5 18-hole equivilent (18HEQ) golf courses vs. just 19 new openings.