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Payday Super Explained: What Earthmoving Contractors Need to Know From 1 July 2026, one of the biggest changes to payroll in recent years comes into effect. If you employ staff, you'll no longer be able to pay superannuation quarterly
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Financing Your First Machine: Buying Capacity for the Work Ahead At some point, most earthmoving contractors face the same question: should I keep hiring equipment or invest in my own machine? While owning a machine can provide more
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Is It Worth Installing Scales on a Tipper Truck? If you've ever loaded a tipper truck and wondered whether you're carrying 18 tonnes or 22 tonnes, you're not alone. Many owner-drivers rely on experience, suspension height, loader
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What Should You Do With Employees on Rain Days in the Earthmoving Industry? One of the biggest challenges facing earthmoving business owners is managing employees during wet weather. Unlike office-based businesses, much of the
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What Licence or Ticket Do I Need to Operate an Excavator in Australia? If you're considering a career in the earthmoving industry, one of the first questions you'll probably ask is: "What licence or ticket do I need to operate an
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What Should You Charge for Excavator Hire in Australia? If you're running an earthmoving business, one of the most common questions is: "What should I charge for my excavator?" The answer depends on more than just machine size
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Best Place to Sell Your Earthmoving Equipment in Australia If you've ever tried to sell an excavator, skid steer, loader, attachment or truck, you've probably asked yourself: "Where is the best place to sell my machine
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EOFY Equipment Finance: The Smart Play Is Buying Capacity, Not Just Chasing Deductions As EOFY approaches, many operators start looking at machinery purchases, tax deductions and what can be bought before 30 June. But the smartest
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The Ultimate Guide to Pre-Tax Planning and Budget Changes for Earthmoving Businesses in 2026 with Ricardo Aranda from RA Accounting Are you a construction or earthmoving contractor feeling overwhelmed by new tax laws and industry
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The Earthmoving Industry Has a Training Problem — And It’s Holding The Industry Back Australia’s earthmoving and civil construction industry is facing a growing challenge that many contractors, operators and business owners already know
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