Events

From Raindrops to Ropes – WA Climbers Rise Above the Weather

The rain didn’t dampen spirits at the 2025 WA State Tree Climbing Championships, held in October at the Perth Hills Discovery Centre. Despite bouts of drizzle, 25 climbers took to the trees in an unforgettable weekend of skill, speed, and community spirit. Climbing to New Heights The preliminary events saw competitors tackle five demanding disciplines — Aerial Rescue, Work Climb, Ascent, Belayed Speed Climb, and Throwline — testing every aspect of technical ability and physic

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Nov 45 min read

From Trees to Talks - Highlights from My First International ISA Conference

Christchurch, New Zealand was the venue for my first International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) meeting — and it definitely lived up to the hype! The event kicked off with the World Tree Climbing Championships , where our very own committee member Jolyon “Joly” Elliot was selected as a technical judge . The competition ran over two days in the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens — an amazing venue to start the week - see photo below. Left to right - Dave Crispin, Joe

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Oct 232 min read

State Tree Climbing Championships 2025 – You Don’t Want to Miss This!

This is the event where WA’s best arborists come together to compete, connect, and celebrate the skills and people that keep our industry...

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Sep 222 min read

Growing with the industry

Nick Hayes from the ArbWest Committee recently caught up with Tim Stuart from Coastline Mowers to present him with a certificate of appreciation from ArbWest, recognising his significant contribution to the association and the 2025 WA State Tree Climbing Championships. The WA State Tree Climbing Championships were held on the 3rd and 4th of October at the Perth Hills Discovery Centre, with Coastline Mowers proudly supporting the Masters Event — the grand finale of the competi

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Sep 152 min read