The Power of Hydrogen
Consultancy -
By Greencast (12 Mar 10 10:00)
pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. More specifically it is the measure of the hydrogen ion (H+) concentration. - Read Article
Trim and Surrounds Mower Line Addition Increases Productivity
Industry News -
By Rene Lubbers (12 Mar 10 8:00)
Designed to maximise operator comfort and ease of use while increasing productivity, the John Deere 7200 PrecisionCut™ Trim and Surrounds Mower with Quick Adjust cutting units allows the operator to change mowing width quickly, even while mowing, without tools or additional parts. - Read Article
Margaret River G.C's Quest to go Green
Golf -
By Editor (12 Mar 10 6:20)
Margaret River Golf Club is a step closer in its quest to go green, thanks to a State funding boost. - Read Article
STA Queensland off to a Good Start.
Shows and seminars -
By Peter Semos (11 Mar 10 11:20)
The STA Queensland’s first field and educational day was held at John Paul College, Daisy Hill, on the 24 February 2010. About 70 delegates and trades people were in attendance to see what STA QLD had to offer and inspect the magnificent sports turf facilities at John Paul College which are managed by Martin Hedley and his team - Read Article
Announcing the Outdoor Design and Living Zone at MIFGS
General News -
By Press Release (11 Mar 10 11:00)
Outdoor Design & Living keeps getting better, so it’s only fitting that Australia’s best-selling outdoor design magazine should have a presence at Australia’s premier outdoor design and horticulture event, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS). - Read Article
Choosing the Right Irrigation System
Consultancy -
By John Jinks (11 Mar 10 8:00)
Jon Jinks suggests that poor design skills and a desire to cut corners are what makes a system unreliable - not always the equipment that has been chosen. In the previous article we discussed the importance of certain system components being correctly specified, to avoid poor coverage and low efficiency (both mechanical and financial). - Read Article
Improved turf seed that will make your sportsfield look its best?
Offers -
By Grant Greenway (11 Mar 10 8:00)
ETP's greatest reward is knowing you, our customer, is happy and enjoying a sportsfeild that's improving in its turf surface. - Read Article
Noosa Springs Superintendent Wayde Leech winner of The 2010 Superintendents Environment Award
Golf -
By Editor (11 Mar 10 6:00)
Noosa Springs golf superintendent Wayde Leech has just been announced the winner of the 2010 Superintendents Environment Award that recognises excellence in golf course management for his environment management system at Noosa Springs. - Read Article
Libs Slam Oval as a Con
General News -
By Editor (10 Mar 10 23:50)
The South Australian opposition has hit back at government attacks on its financial credibility, claiming to have discovered a blowout of about $100 million in Labor's plan to redevelop Adelaide Oval into a 50,000-seat stadium. - Read Article
Operator appointed for new Kalgoorlie G.C
Golf -
By Editor (10 Mar 10 12:00)
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has appointed Prime Golf as the operator for the Kalgoorlie Golf Course. - Read Article
2009 Australian PGA Championship Reduces Carbon footprint and goes Carbon Neutral
Golf -
By Press Release (10 Mar 10 10:15)
2009 Australian PGA Championship Reduces Carbon footprint and goes Carbon Neutral - Read Article
Kevin Cooper's Skills not Utilised
Cricket -
By Editor (10 Mar 10 10:10)
I couldn't agree more with Sav's column during the week calling into question whether Kevin Cooper's skills were being fully utilised by Southland cricket. - Read Article
Never Too Hot for Pythium Blight
Consultancy -
By Greencast (09 Mar 10 16:00)
Pythium blight is a severe disease of many turfgrasses during the summer months. Cool season turfgrasses like creeping bentgrass are most susceptible but couchgrass and other warm season turfgrasses can also be infected under the proper environmental conditions. - Read Article
TPL Host Industry Leaders to Talk Bunkers
Health and Safety -
By Tim Lobb (09 Mar 10 12:30)
Thomson Perrett & Lobb, the golf course design practice founded by five-times Open Champion Peter Thomson, hosted golf industry leaders for a seminar on bunkering, embracing the three disciplines of design, construction and maintenance. - Read Article
John Deere’s New 7500e E-Cut Hybrid Fairway Mowers
Industry News -
By Rene Lubbers (09 Mar 10 10:00)
Following the successful launch of the golf and turf industry’s first hybrid greens mower in 2005, and in response to customer demand, John Deere is introducing the same energy-efficient technology on its new 7500e and 8500e E-Cut hybrid fairway mowers. - Read Article
Melbourne Rebels eye Glenferrie Oval
Rugby -
By Editor (09 Mar 10 6:00)
The dilapidated former home of the Hawthorn Football Club, could be reborn as the training headquarters for Melbourne's new rugby union franchise. Melbourne Rebels chief executive Brian Waldron said a practice base for the Super 15 expansion side was one of his top priorities ahead of its debut in February next year. - Read Article
Sand and Deliver ...
Golf -
By Andy Cole (08 Mar 10 18:25)
Agronomist Andy Cole from the STRI looks at the quality of bunkers, the quality of the sand and how best to placate the members. - Read Article
Hamilton Island Testimonial
Golf -
By Helen Perrett (08 Mar 10 12:00)
I would like to congratulate you both on the creation of the magnificent Dent Island Golf Course in Queensland. - Read Article
Etihad to Host Big events Despite Storm Damage
General News -
By Editor (08 Mar 10 8:00)
Etihad Stadium is still determining the full extent of Saturday’s storm damage, but it will host the AFL NAB Cup final and Tuesday’s soccer match. - Read Article
Crows urged to reconsider Adelaide Oval Move
A.F.L -
By Editor (08 Mar 10 6:00)
Former Adelaide Football Club chairman Bill Sanders has revived debate over a football stadium, claiming a proposed AFL move to Adelaide Oval carries enormous risks for the Crows. - Read Article