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New funding for Apprenticeships
How you can benefit? From 5 October 2020, eligible employers and Group Training Organisations can apply for a wage subsidy of 50% of the commencing or recommencing apprentice or trainee’s gross wages. The subsidy of up to $7,000 per quarter is available for the period...
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NATIONAL SPORTS TURF GRADUATE OF THE YEAR WINNER ANNOUNCED
Sports Turf Australia and Toro Australia are pleased to announce the winners of the Graduate of the Year awards for 2019. The judging panel had its work cut out with all candidates being of high calibre and they should all certainly be proud of their achievements to date.
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Sportsfield Recovery Forum @ SCG
Sportsfield Recovery Forum + Q&A will take place from 10.00am on Tuesday August 4, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The day promises to be well supported with proceeds from the event heading to the Sports Turf Association and the Turf Producers Association of NSW, with the RUOK organisation to also benefit from the event.
read more19-20 MEMBERSHIPS EXTENDED FOR 3 MONTHS
Given we haven't been able to hold events during the Covid-19 shutdown, we will be extending existing membership for 3 months to 30 September 2020. 2020-21 membership Membership gives you access to our STA NSW Committee, who can provide expert advice when you...
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE CANDIDATES FOR STA GRADUATE OF THE YEAR
Given our current Covid-19 environment, our National Graduate of Year interviews will be conducted remotely via video conference next week. Thank you to our Judging Panel: John Shannon (Vic), Bill Rawlings (NSW), Brian Dale (Qld) & Ben Cavanagh (Toro). We wish...
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A selection of presentations from STMA 2019 Conference
Thanks to our association affiliate, STMA, we have selected a few of their 2019 Conference presentations that have relevance to us here in Australia.
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Bayer appoints Aaron Cachia – Territory Business Development Manager – Turf (NSW/QLD/ACT)
Bayer has appointed Aaron Cachia to the role of Territory Business Development Manager – Turf (NSW/QLD/ACT) with the Environmental Science Turf and Ornamental sales team, based in Sydney, New South Wales. Aaron comes to Bayer with an extensive background in turf...
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STANSW awards the 2019 Sports Turf Graduate of the Year
Sports Turf NSW Association is delighted to announce Andrew Hodgson as the NSW winner of the 2019 Sports Turf Graduate of the Year Award. “We really enjoy meeting the graduates nominated for the award, to hear their views and have them present their achievements and...
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Webinar recording now available for Indemnify® Turf Nematicide from Bayer
Indemnify Turf Nematicide from Bayer is a next generation, easy-to-use nematicide that controls key plant parasitic nematodes in turf and improves root growth and turf health. We are pleased to advise that the APVMA has approved some additions to the Indemnify® Turf...
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Training at TAFE NSW during COVID-19
TAFE Sports Turf Management departments at Ryde, Kurri Kurri and Yallah have been keeping us updated with how they are managing during Covid-19 distancing measures, and they are broadly following the regulations in place for schools. Prioritising the theory...
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W201 AT SYDNEY SHOWGROUND
A wonderful W201 event at The GIANTS Stadium and Sydney Showgrounds. A big thank you for the Damian Hough from Adelaide Oval for sharing his vast knowledge with our participants, and to Steven King and team at Sydney Showgrounds for providing such a fabulous setup. ...
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Shaun Patterson: From ‘The Golden Eagle’ to ‘The Golden One’!
Frank Dempsey reviews the career rise of Shaun Patterson, from taking out the 2011 STA NSW Graduate of the year to managing the stage for one of the richest turf events in the
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Signature Xtra Stressgard® available late October 2019
Signature Xtra Stressgard® is a new and innovative fungicide that delivers excellent disease control and enhanced plant health effects resulting in improved playability on turf surfaces. Signature Xtra Stressgard is a true systemic fungicide that controls tough turf...
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STANSW COMMITTEE RETURNED FOR 2019-20
Firstly, thank you to the entire Committee for their dedication and support. Both Keith McPhee and Gerard Young departed the Committee, and I would like to thank them both for their invaluable input from a local government perspective, and we welcomed...
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NRL GRAND FINAL BIG EVENT EXPERIENCE
This Big Event Experience was super BIG leading up to last weekend's NRL Grand Final. Blacktown City Council offered this fabulous experience for two of its finest groundskeeping staff. They joined the ANZ crew midweek and worked through the big day to experience all...
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STANSW Annual General Meeting
Join us at our Annual General Meeting Date: Tuesday 15 October 2018 Time: 10:45am Venue: Ryde TAFE, Acacia Conference Room, Parkes Road, Ryde RSVP: Friday 11 October 2018 Email: info@sportsturf.asn.au Ph: 0499 231 931 Copyright Website 2018 | Privacy...
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TAFE Students visit the SCG
A few weeks back the team at the SCG welcomed a group of Stage 1 TAFE (Yallah) students, and their teacher David Little, to the 'hallowed turf'. Adam Lewis showed them around, discussed their general maintenance and particularly focussed on their machinery...
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RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2019-20
Our goal is to provide advocacy and networks for our industry, whilst allowing the wider community to better understands the vital roles curators, groundskeepers and other sports turf professionals play in providing great sporting grounds.We think it is really...
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Set your gardens up for a weed free spring and summer
Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about preventative weed control in your garden beds. Don’t rely on time consuming hand weeding or repeat application of post-emergent herbicides, when one application of BARRICADE preventative...
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BIG EVENT EXPERIENCE thanks to Jacobsen & JT Turf
The Big Event Experience is a truly unique way for turf professionals to get an inside look at how big events are prepared and the unique components that are required to pull off what is sometimes seen as an impossible feat . We have partnered with Jacobsen & JT...
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SYDNEY WATER OUTLINES WATER RESTRICTIONS
Sydney Water has implemented water restrictions to residents and businesses in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra. To find out more, links below to Sydney Water website outlining they various restrictions and a handy selection tool for industries to work...
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STANSW ANNOUNCES 2018 SPORTS TURF GRADUATE OF THE YEAR
Committee members with 2018 STANSW Graduate of the YearLtoR: Jesse Bartlet, Nadeem Zriekat, Jake De Marigny & Chris ChapmanSports Turf NSW Association are very pleased to announce Jake De Marigny as the NSW winner of the 2018 Sports Turf Association Graduate Award...
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Irrigation Workshop – Tuesday 16 July 2019
This event is brought to you by our friends atSTANSW will host this informative workshop to give participants an in-depth overview of irrigation, troubleshooting and irrigation efficiencies. Gary Humphreys will be conducting the workshop and has 30+ years in the field...
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Problematic broadleaf weeds this season, get on top of it!
The colder months are fast upon us, which means it’s time for chilly mornings, football games and tackling those troublesome weeds in your turf from sports fields to fairways. Broadleaf weeds are more active over winter, so it’s worth getting on top of troublesome...
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PETER E. McMAUGH AWARDED AN OAM
Peter E. McMaugh who resides in Sydney has recently been awarded The Order of Australia at the level of Member of the Order (AM) for his services to the Australian turfgrass industry. The Order of Australia celebrates and recognises Australian citizens who have made outstanding and significant contributions to the Australian way of life. Peter has had an unequalled and dedicated career in the Australian amenity horticulture and turfgrass industry spanning over five decades and continues to do so.
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Daryl Davidson’s Q&A with Nick Larkin
Recently valuable contributor, passionate sports turf manager and part of the admin setup for The Perfect Pitch, Darryl Davidson poised some great questions to NSW Blues opening batsman Nick Larkin. Nick is one of the premier cricket batsmen in the country (Sydney...
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Bayer’s Specticle trial results are looking very promising
Comparison of a sporting field, with and without Specticle. Want to keep your sports fields clean through the cooler months and allow your couch to get off to a flying start in the spring? Specticle® is a new and innovative herbicide from Bayer, that in recent trial...
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Graeme Logan presented with The Chairman’s Award from Venues Live
Head Curator Graeme Logan receives the Venues NSW Chairman’s Award from Board Chair Christine McLoughlin in front of a stunning image of ANZ Stadium. Picture Tracy Bass/Venues NSW. Graeme Logan on the job in Broken Hill last year. Picture: The Barrier Truth Daily,...
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Living Turf announces appointment of Barry Howard
Living Turf® is excited to announce that Barry Howard will be joining our team on a full-time basis, beginning February 2019. Barry’s extensive experience in the Queensland market, will no doubt enhance Living Turf’s service to existing customers, as well as welcome...
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STANSW Announce W101 Wicket Accreditation Program Dates
Wicket Accreditation Program dates for 1H2019 are up on our new website, and this year we are really excited to be taking the program to regional Wagga Wagga & Dubbo. The program is designed for individuals to increase their knowledge on the preparation and...
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TAFE RYDE END OF YEAR UPDATE
2018 is almost over and we’re about to say goodbye and good luck to some terrific young people completing their studies. It’s really satisfying to see them on their way to a successful career in the Sports Turf industry. On campus, we’ve wrapped up some key units of...
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FRANK DEMPSEY SAYS FAREWELL TO STANSW
STA NSW held its AGM on 10 October and elected our new Committee for 2018-19. One person who will be missing is the great Frank Dempsey, who has chosen to step aside in his role on the Committee. Frank commenced his career as a Bowling Greenkeeper, before moving into...
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2018-19 COMMITTEE ANNOUNCED
W201 WICKET ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
STANSW held the inaugural W201 today at the SCG. Amazing expertise shared from all angles. Thanks to Doug Bollinger, Greg Davidson, Justin Groves, Adam Lewis and Greg Askew. Copyright Website 2018 | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Site...
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