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Open For Business
Parks and leisure professionals, register now for the Parks & Leisure Australia OPEN FOR BUSINESS National Conference to be held at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from 22-25 October 2017.
Linda Corkery, AILA National President
ODS speaks with Linda Corkery, AILA National President, about the role of AILA and the Landscape Architect in shaping our built environment, now and into the future.
Keynote Address by Populous
Global Design Director of Populous, Michael Lockwood, has been announced as this year’s Keynote Speaker for DesignBUILD 2017, together with an exciting line up of notable speakers.
Ready for Awards Season?
Are you ready to strut your stuff? LNA is pleased to announce that the 2017 Landscape Excellence Awards are now accepting entries for their prestigious landscape showcase.
Think Big, Think Brick
The Think Brick Awards, Australia’s richest design awards, honour projects that demonstrate versatility and creativity in the design and use of clay bricks, concrete masonry and roof tiles. Entries are now open!
Out of this World
Take your landscape designs to a whole new level with LANDWorksCAD® v7 and enter the three-dimensional world of design – the next step before virtual reality!
A Closer Inspection
Iterative design strategies, award winning urban design projects, and the future of Sydney’s liability will all get a closer look at this year’s DesignBUILD education program.
Expressions of Interest
LNA Master Landscapers are seeking expressions of interest from members for a series of LNA Committees to commence in 2017. Are you interested?
DesignBUILD Breaks Ground at ICC Sydney
Australia’s leading industry event for architecture, building, construction and design is returning to Sydney, with a brand new home in the International Convention Centre Sydney.
Streets of Your Town
'Streets of Your Town' takes an indepth look at how and why our suburbs look the way they do; the past and present influences that create our built environment. WIN your own copy of this informative DVD here…
NGINA Celebrates
The Nursery and Garden Industry NSW & ACT National Awards celebration took place last week, honouring nominees with the Association's top honours from a competitive field spread over 24 categories.
Shortlisted for Success
CCEP take great pleasure in congratulating a number their clients on making the shortlist for Australia’s Best Playground Awards recently released by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.
Nursery & Garden Industry Making Changes for the Future
The Nursery & Garden Industry (NGI) National Board recently met with industry representatives to discuss the recommendations from the Structure Review of the Australian nursery and garden industry with encouraging results.
2016 MLSA Excellence Awards
Master Landscapers South Australia celebrated their industry night of nights last week with the 2016 Awards of Excellence, held at the Adelaide Pavilion. Find out who won …
The Power of Future Streets
Streets 2.0, a collaboration between Smart Cities Council and AILA, is an exciting industry event that explores the function of the ‘street’ now and in the future, and what is becoming essential to meet public need.
Landscape Queensland Excels
The Landscape Queensland Construction Excellence Awards have been handed out for 2016, and the host of winners are in excellent company, proving what great shape the landscape industry is in.
LNA Night of Nights
The 2016 LNA Landscape Excellence Awards were handed out in Sydney on Friday night, with Regal Innovations and Skyline Landscape being the biggest winners of the night with 5 awards each! Find out who else was celebrated …
2016 AILA National Landscape Awards
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects paid homage last night to the best in Australian open, public and green spaces with the 2016 national Landscape Architecture Awards. Find out who the big winners are...
LV Industry Award Winners
Find out who won the Landscape of the Year Award at Landscaping Victoria’s 2016 Industry Awards and 50th Anniversary Gala celebrations at Pullman Albert Park this past Saturday.
The Mechanics of Urban Greening
AIH’s highly anticipated 2016 International Symposia on Tropical and Temperate Horticulture offers two days of star-studded speakers followed by the National Awards Gala. Register Now!
Parks and Leisure's Night of Nights
Parks and Leisure Australia’s Awards of Excellence Gala celebrates the industry’s best contributions to the recreation industry. Get your tickets now to PLA’s Night of Nights!
What’s in Your Tool Kit?
Looking to counter the overwhelming reality of vacillating expectations and priorities in the recreation industry, the PLA National Conference aims to arm you with the tools needed to maintain quality spaces.
AILA Celebrates 50
This month the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects will celebrate 50 years with a series of special events in each capital city around Australia that serve to acknowledge AILA’s achievements in the industry.
Fill Up Your Tool Kit
The 2016 Parks & Leisure Australia National Conference seeks to outfit you with the TOOLS you need to tackle new ways to build healthy communities, so register now to fill up your tool kit!
RPII-RoSPA Training
Consulting Coordination brings RPII-RoSPA Regional Playground Safety Inspection Training to you for convenience and cost savings when gaining accreditation in playground inspection and design courses.
Annual Inspection Special Offer
A special offer from Consulting Coordination for clients who pre-book for 2016 before the end of the financial year includes complimentary impact testing and discounted rates for annual inspections.
AILA 2016 Festival Speakers
AILA has just announced a stellar line-up for the 2016 NOT in My Backyard Festival speakers. With a large international presence you don’t want to miss out. Find out who’s in this year’s line-up here.
US Steps Up SITES® Ratings
ASLA supports the US General Services Administration’s adoption of the SITES rating system for creating sustainable landscapes in order to develop healthier communities.
APPLY FOR YOUR FREE COPY OF ODS #19 NOW!
The latest edition of ODS is packed with everything needed to specify your next external works project. From planning and design, to water management, hard and soft landscaping, industry information, and more - ODS puts it all at your fingertips.
Incubating Innovation
Championing some of Australia’s most innovative thinkers! DesignBUILD 2016 announces the top five most innovative products from their Incubator entries.
DesignBUILD 2015 Wrap Up
DesignBUILD 2015 has wrapped up for another year. A huge success, the 2015 exhibition was a feast of products and ideas for designers, builders, architects and developers across the board.
Sydney Supports OCRF with Flowers
More than 5000 plants from the City of Sydney’s spring floral displays will be given away for a gold coin charity donation to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
2015 VIC Landscape Architecture Awards
Announced as part of the Festival of Landscape Architecture, the 2015 Victorian Landscape Architecture Awards were awarded by AILA on Friday 16 October.
LV Boutique Gardens Design Competition
Landscaping Victoria launches a boutique garden design competition, open to landscape designers, landscape architects and students.
This Public Space Design Competition
Three finalists from AILA’s This Public Space design competition have been chosen from 77 entries across Australia and New Zealand.
Educational Programs at ACE EXPO
For the first time ever ACE EXPO brings you an extensive two day educational program with an unprecedented line up of speakers, along with the latest products, equipment and machinery.
AILDM Inspire the Next Generation of Designers
As AILDM celebrates its 20th year, their annual awards night is an opportunity to celebrate the next generation of talented designers. Get your ticket to the celebration NOW!
Only 5 Weeks to Go!
Victoria’s leading exhibition for the civil contracting and earthmoving industries is only 5 weeks away. With leading companies in the construction industry on show, this expo promises to be ‘the place to be’.
Festival Springs Into Action
This week is d-day for the Horticultural and Gardening Festival, and Melbourne Showgrounds is a hive of feverish activity with amazing display gardens being built onsite by cutting edge landscape designers.
Spring Festival Promotes Industry Growth
The Horticultural and Gardening Festival offers opportunities for industry growth and networking with some of Australia’s biggest names in landscaping, gardening and cooking.
Award Winning Technology at Ace Expo
The most pioneering attachments will be on display this November at ACE EXPO. With over 100 exhibitors showcasing the most innovative products the industry has to offer, now is the time to visit Australia’s premier expo.
Australian Firsts at ACE EXPO Victoria
Swedish Innovation on home soil! Victoria’s much loved biennial construction event ACE EXPO, will be launching exclusively to the Australian Market, Steelwrist, innovators in tiltrotators.
Solutions for Rock Excavation at ACE EXPO
This year’s ACE EXPO Victoria offers solutions for more efficient rock excavation with the Takeuchi TB 280FR 9 tonne excavator - making light work of trenching and rock face trimming.
Horticultural & Gardening Festival
Melbourne’s Horticultural & Gardening festival – Friday 9 October to Sunday 11 October. This three day festival is a feast for enthusiasts of all things growing, gardening and cooking. Book your tickets now!
Technical Specs at Your Fingertips
Mascot Engineering has a new website, complete with over 200 pages of comprehensive technical product specifications as well as useful product selection material.
CCF Supports ACE EXPO
Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) is once again supporting Australia’s biggest construction equipment expo – ACE EXPO Victoria.
2015 NGINA Conference
Held in three different venues on three different dates, the 2015 NGINA Conference is more accessible and more affordable than ever. Don’t miss it!
Australian Landscape Conference
The Australian Landscape Conference is thrilled to report they have attracted two of the greatest exponents of Mediterranean landscaping to this year’s conference.
2015 Standards Awards
Dr Anthony Kachenko has received the Young Leader Award at the 2015 Standards Awards.
Back, bigger and better
After 8 years, the Irrigation Australia Conference and Exhibition will return to Melbourne in 2016.
Australian Landscape Conference
This year’s Australian Landscape Conference is not-to-be missed, with a unique 5-day program consisting of international and local speakers, practical workshops, garden tour and speakers’ dinner.
SPASA National Awards of Excellence
Don’t miss the 2015 SPASA National Awards of Excellence, held in conjunction with the inaugural SPASA National Convention and Supplier Expo in Sydney in August.
Global appetite for healthy interiors
Calling all interior designers, architects, building and home owners who use green interior products to create healthy spaces – get your entry in for this year’s Green Interior Awards.
Student Design Competition
Calling all current degree and diploma design students - don’t miss your chance to take part in the 2015 eussen Living Student Design Competition.
Australian Landscape Conference 2015
Enjoy the rare privilege of a glimpse into the work and minds of the world’s leading landscape designers at ALC 2015 in September.
SPASA Convention, Expo and Awards of Excellence
SPASA has announced the inaugural SPASA Australia National Convention and Supplier Expo will be combined with the 2015 National Awards of Excellence.
Australian Landscape Conference 2015
With its stunning line-up of the most influential and thought provoking speakers ever secured, ALC 2015 is not to be missed!
Another successful DesignBUILD
Software solutions took centre stage at this year’s DesignBUILD, reinforcing the industry’s excitement and intrigue around the latest software solutions and innovation.
Building small and smart at DesignBUILD 2015
The tiny house movement will be taking up residency at this year’s DesignBUILD when the trade event returns to Sydney Olympic Park’s Showground for three days from Tuesday April 28.
Growing industry support
Proudly supported by LNA Master Landscapers Association, NGINA and Outdoor Design Source, the LNA Landscape Forum is a not-to-be-missed event.
Irrigation Australia Regional Conference 2015
An exciting conference program designed to challenge, promote debate, influence policy and create knowledge and understanding.
Australian Garden Show a success
This year's Australian Garden Show gave outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to experience all the latest in gardening, design and wellbeing.
The Pavilion
Peta Donaldson will return to the Australian Garden Show Sydney in 2014 to create an Inspirational Garden that is centred on social interaction.
Renovations market has plenty to see at R+T Australia 2014
The renovations market will have plenty to see at R+T Australia 2014 – the first-ever event of its kind in the country. Don’t miss it!
Embrace the Landscape
Join the LNA in celebrating the professionalism within our landscape industry at this year’s Australian Garden Show Sydney, September 4 – 7 at Centennial Park.
R+T Australia
From simple shading to sophisticated climate control systems, R+T Australia has it all – don’t miss it!
Multi award-winning designers
This year’s Australian Garden Show Sydney will feature multi award-winning designers – don’t miss it!
The Unexpected Garden
Dementia sufferers will benefit from an inspirational garden at this year’s Australian Garden Show Sydney.
Landscape Jobs Australia
Join the only jobs website for the landscape industry that brings together buyers and sellers, connects contractors to clients and employers to job seekers.
DesignBUILD 2014 launches Project Next
The next big thing to launch at DesignBUILD 2014 promises to be an energy efficient and sustainable success.
Advertise your business for free
Especially for ODS E-news subscribers, Landscape Jobs Australia would love to advertise your business, totally free for up to 30 days.
Last chance to join the Outdoor Design Source network
Hurry - last chance to be involved in the 2014 edition of Outdoor Design Source.
Free registration, free job listing
Landscape Jobs Australia is the only industry specific jobs website that covers the entire landscape industry. Your first job listing is on us!
Knowledge, technology and ideas
Don’t miss GreenUrbanScape Asia - the industry’s most highly anticipated event.
Cutting through red tape
Red tape will be cut and approval processes streamlined to ensure major projects in Victoria are delivered as efficiently as possible.
How Landscape Design Software Supports Planned Design
Landscape design software is used to plan and plot layouts and hardscape features before actually getting down to landscaping a surface for a client.
2011 NGINA Awards Night
Get ready for a night of excitement, magic and surprises at the NGINA End of Year Celebration Dinner and Awards Night, held November 11 in Sydney.
New LCA website launches
Landscape NSW & ACT has launched a new website, packed with more features and more information than ever before.
Greening Cities Conference
Greenroofs Australasia invites you to attend its Greening Cities Conference in Sydney, November 9-12 at the National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour.
ODS Ad bookings close soon
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Australia’s most comprehensive website and directory for the landscape and external works industry. Book your space in Outdoor Design Source today!
Outdoor Magazine Category Going Strong
The outdoor category is going strong says publisher, Universal Magazines, despite closure of Pacific Magazines’ The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie.
Floriade a celebration of Spring
Canberra's Commonwealth Park burst into a sea of clolour during the Floriade Flower Festival, which was held Sept 17 to Oct 16.
AILDM National Design Awards 2011
The Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers (AILDM) announces winners of the 2011 Landscape Design Awards
Which plant costs $150,000?
Do you know how much one tree is worth? The Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) report it’s a staggering $150,000 financially.
Landscape Australia Expo Melbourne Returns
The Landscape Australia Expo Melbourne (in Association with Envirogrower), returns on the 1st & 2nd September at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens.
Green Expo Sydney
Green Expo Sydney (GES ) was a runaway success, with the expo jampacked with stunning stands and a raft of exciting new products.
Exciting new chapter in ODS
In keeping up to date with the landscape industry, Outdoor Design Source launches an exciting new chapter in 2012 - Public Amenities.
How the Carbon Tax affects you
How will the Australian Government’s decision to introduce carbon pricing from July 1, 2012 affect local governments and communities?
Don’t miss the Urban Design Conference
The 4th International Urban Design Conference is being held from the 21st – 23rd September 2011 at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa. The theme for the conference is Resilience in Urban Design,
Do you want to target consumers online?
If your business offers products and services to consumers, then a listing on Completehome.com.au delivers quality, targeted clicks on a permanent basis without the competitive hassles of Google.
2011 LASA Awards record entries
The Landscape South Australia (LASA) Awards of Excellence receives record number of outstanding entries.
Graham Ross Wins Gold
Graham Ross has received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture worldwide.
Cameron's Nursery Great Green Win
Cameron’s Nursery won a NSW Government Green Globe Award for their innovative capillary watering system.
Myrtle Rust plan released by Government
Threat of Myrtle rust to Australia’s ecosystems has prompted the Australian Nursery &Garden Industry's Myrtle Rust Management Plan.
Who led Australia to a win at Chelsea Flower Show?
Fleming’s Nurseries were awarded the prestigious SILVER-GILT medal at the Chelsea Flower Show in London.
Who stole the show at CIVENEX?
The latest equipment and infrastructure services were given a show stopping display at the IPWEA sponsored CIVENEX Exhibition.
Who Scooped the Landscaping Australia Awards?
Simpson Landscapes, Design Landscapes and Phase 3 Landscape Construction win at the Landscaping Australia Awards for Excellence.
MIFGS 2011
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS) took place March 30 to April 3 at the heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
Get shifting
Mace Industries, manufacturer of the unique Bumpa loading machine are pleased to introduce SHIFTA portable conveyors for rubble, aggregate, soils.
Turf gets exciting at Turf Alive 2011
A new and exciting event for the turf industry called Turf Alive will be held on May 17 at Castle Hill Showground, Sydney. It is a joint venture between Sports Turf Association NSW,NSW Turf Growers and NSW Bowling Greenkeepers Association.
Green Expo Sydney Is Coming
Green Expo Sydney(GES)is coming to the Exhibition Hall, Rosehill Gardens, Parramatta on 24th August & 25th August.
Yates Junior Landcare Challenge
The winners of the Yates Junior Landcare Challenge to inspire budding young gardeners by seeing who can grow the tallest sunflower have been announced.
What's the story of this stunning Heritage Garden?
What was once an unsightly car park at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne has today been transformed into heritage gardens based on original 19th century designs.
Civenex 2011
CivEnEx Australia’s Infrastructure Expo hits Sydney on May 18 & 19. This year’s CivEnEx will showcase some of the most innovative products and the latest technology ever released at the annual expo.
New Cocoon Fire
Cocoon Fires launches its latest model "VELLUM". It comes with the style and flair expected from Federico Otero's designs and is suited for indoor and outdoor use.
Tubestock to Advanced Trees
Andreasens Green produces a diverse range of native and exotic species in a wide range of pots sizes- tubestock through to super advanced and ex ground palms.
ODS Directory 2011 out now
The brand new Outdoor Design Source Directory 2011 is out now so make sure you don’t miss out.
Create with colour
Adbri Masonry’s range of coloured block products have been crafted for use in distinctive architectural projects; these premium products can be used to enhance your next design.