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6 Myths About the Demolition Industry (and the Truth of the Matter)

It's generally accepted among humans that tearing things down is easier than building them up. There's a cathartic thrill to unleashing your destructive energy ...

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Investing in the Mining Industry: David Humphreys, Mining Expert

Maggie Harris

Mining consultant and author of ‘The Remaking of the Mining Industry’, David Humphreys sat down with the OCP Policy Centre to give some insight into his outlook...

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Hay Bale Stackers: The Weird and the Wonderful

Maggie Harris

Whether you’re a hobby farmer or you grow hay for a living, cutting, baling and stacking your hay will take up a considerable amount of your time. Cutting and b...

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Why Use Hydraulic Tools?

Maggie Harris

Doug Mason of Airplant Services spoke with the Machines4u team at the recent Diesel Dirt & Turf expo and highlighted the merits of hydraulic machinery and t...

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The Top 3 Agronomic Practices for Sugarcane Farmers

Maggie Harris

The science of soil management and crop production, or ‘agronomics’ is a complex and constantly developing field. Best practice in agronomics can ensure optimal...

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The One Thing You Need To Know Before Buying a Used Farm Machine

Krystle Richardson

Here at Machines4U, we are all for buying second hand machinery. It's great for the environment, keeping your expenses down and keeping perfectly good machinery...

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Overcoming Isolation for DIDO & FIFO Families

Maggie Harris

There has been fair amount of brouhaha surrounding the mental health of Australia’s men over the last couple of years—and with good reason—as suicide and depres...

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How to Avoid the Colossal Cost of Mine Fires

Maggie Harris

On the 9th of February 2014, Morwell residents grew concerned by the rising smoke and ash of what they presumed were several disastrous fires in nearby regions....

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How to Improve Your Seeding Accuracy (and Yields)

Krystle Richardson

The growth of better yields and higher profits starts with the moment your seeds meet your soil. By making this introduction as precise as possible, you set the...

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Quick-Tips to Prolong Your Metalworking Coolant

Josh Parreno

If you've recently started cutting steel with a CNC or any other machine that utilises coolants, it's best to be aware of any bacteria that may be contaminating...

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Everything You Need to Know About Tractor Trannys

Krystle Richardson

The world of tractor transmissions was once a simple one, with one system governing all tractors. As the years have passed, more and more variants have been add...

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The Complete Guide to the Humble Hand Plane from Steve Hay

Maggie Harris

All worthwhile pursuits have their gurus. Selfies? Kim Kardashian. Nonviolent civil disobedience? Gandhi. Woodworking? Steve Hay. Steve Hay’s Woodworking Master...

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Construction

ATLAS COPCO QAC 1100 Twin Power Generator Arrives in Australia

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Atlast Copco Reaches More Customers with Redstar Equipment

Farming

Win an Inlon TYM 4WD Tractor at Elmore Field Days!

$700,000 NSW Dairy Industry Projects Funding

The Landcruiser 70 Series Ute: Classic Truck, Better Than Ever

Metal

How to Grow Your Business with Strategic Partnerships

Local Lads Making World-Class Custom Classics

Quick-Tips to Prolong Your Metalworking Coolant

Mining

Award Winning Mining Guru Talks METS and How to Handle the Mining Downturn

Thoughts on the Future of Mining from the Champion of Innovation

Around the World with Remote Control Mining

Wood

How an Out of Work Mechanic Became a Woodworking Master

Take Your Woodworking to the Next Level With These 5 Expert Tips

Expert Advice on Getting Wood in the Wild

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6 Myths About the Demolition Industry (and the Truth of the Matter)

Investing in the Mining Industry: David Humphreys, Mining Expert

Hay Bale Stackers: The Weird and the Wonderful

Why Use Hydraulic Tools?

The Top 3 Agronomic Practices for Sugarcane Farmers

The One Thing You Need To Know Before Buying a Used Farm Machine

Overcoming Isolation for DIDO & FIFO Families

How to Avoid the Colossal Cost of Mine Fires

How to Improve Your Seeding Accuracy (and Yields)

Quick-Tips to Prolong Your Metalworking Coolant

Everything You Need to Know About Tractor Trannys

The Complete Guide to the Humble Hand Plane from Steve Hay