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Brisbane Trade Day at Redland Showgrounds
Redland Showgrounds Long street, Cleveland, QLD, AustraliaBrisbane Trade Day at Redland Showgrounds Please Register Here:
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WEBINAR: Understanding and Managing Costs
Overview: Join us for an essential webinar where the team at Moshie will guide you through the critical aspects of understanding and managing costs in your operations. In the competitive nursery, garden and turf industry, effective cost management is key to maintaining profitability and ensuring long-term success. What You’ll Learn: Impacts to Margin: Discover […]
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All-branches Christmas
Surfair Marcoola 923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD, Australia$85.00pp https://form.jotform.com/242869413231860?mc_cid=42ec62e13f&mc_eid=5a33780a86 Please submit form by 20 November 2024
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Session 3: INTRO TO LEAN & BUSINESS PLANNING
As the economic landscape shifts, businesses face both challenge and opportunity. This workshop is designed to empower leaders with the tools and strategies to boost profitability, streamline operations and future-proof their business. You will learn actionable methods that can help make 2025 your most productive and resilient year yet. Cost: Event is free to attend Date […]
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Understanding the Content Funnel – Webinar
Get the tools you need to effectively engage your audience, build trust, and drive results in 2025! What is a Content Funnel? – Learn how awareness, trust, and conversions work together. TOFU: Build awareness and get noticed. MOFU: Nurture trust and relationships. BOFU: Drive leads and sales. Applying It to Your Marketing Channels – Websites, social media, […]
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Brisbane Trade Day – Redlands Showgrounds
Redlands Show Grounds 171 Long Street, Cleveland, Cleveland, QLDWelcome to South East Queensland’s premier horticultural trade day Brisbane Trade Day - NGIQ
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Session 4: INTRO TO LEAN & BUSINESS PLANNING
As the economic landscape shifts, businesses face both challenge and opportunity. This workshop is designed to empower leaders with the tools and strategies to boost profitability, streamline operations and future-proof their business. You will learn actionable methods that can help make 2025 your most productive and resilient year yet. Cost: Event is free to attend Date […]
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Greenlife Industry Conference
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition CentreGreenlife Industry Australia (GIA) is excited to announce the return of our national conference. The Brisbane event will bring together growers, retailers, suppliers, state association members and other important stakeholders from around the country to strengthen and celebrate the Greenlife sector.
This is your chance to access a range of expert guest speakers, industry representatives and exhibitors, and discover cutting edge research and trends to inform your personal development, business strategies and advance the Greenlife sector. Boost your skills and knowledge across topics including tech, business, innovation, research, marketing and industry insights.
As well as a variety of formats from panels to presentations and interactive exhibits, we’re offering must-do excursions and nursery tours, must-see entertainment and plenty of time to network with your industry colleagues.
Don’t miss the 'Stronger Together' Greenlife Industry Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 19 to 21 February 2025.
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Brisbane Trade Day – Redlands Showgrounds
Redland Showgrounds Long street, Cleveland, QLD, AustraliaWelcome to South East Queensland’s premier horticultural trade day Brisbane Trade Day - NGIQ
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International Women’s Day Lunch
Bribie Islad RLS Club, 99 Toorbul St, Bongaree QLDIWD 2025 theme is "Accelerate Action". Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality. Bribie Islad RLS Club, 99 Toorbul St, Bongaree QLD
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Plantmark Wholesale Nurseries – TOUR!
Plantmark Wholesale Nurseries Thursday 27th March 2025 5 Market St, Carrara Queensland 5:30pm Arrival * 6pm Tour * 8:30pm Event Concludes Dinner and drinks provided Registrations will open early February 2025.
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Toowoomba Trade Day – TAFE
Toowoomba Tafe 100 Bridge St, Toowoomba City, Queensland, AustraliaToowoomba Trade Day at Toowoomba TAFE under the Windmils
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Brisbane Trade Day – Redlands Showgrounds
Redland Showgrounds Long street, Cleveland, QLD, AustraliaWelcome to South East Queensland’s premier horticultural trade day Brisbane Trade Day - NGIQ
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North Queensland Members Dinner with Colin
Salt House Marina Point, 6/2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City, QLD, AustraliaYou're warmly invited to join us for an evening with GIQ CEO Colin Fruk, bringing together members from across North Queensland. It’s a great chance to reconnect, exchange ideas, and catch up on the latest industry updates with Colin. Date & Time Thursday 15th May at 6:30pm Location Salt House Marina Point, 6/2 Pier Point Rd Cairns […]
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Conversations with Colin Webinar Series: Fire Ant Compliance Refresher + Live Q&A
Microsoft TeamsDue to recent fire ant detections, it's more important than ever for production nurseries in biosecurity zones to stay informed and compliant. Join GIQ CEO Colin Fruk as he sits down with John Purvis and Jonathan Wills from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program for a practical refresher on fire ant compliance. This free online […]
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Cultivating Confidence: Mastering Negotiation in Horticulture
41 Business Drive Narangba QLD 4504 41 Business Dr, Narangba, Queensland, AustraliaBoost your business with our practical negotiation masterclass designed specifically for the Greenlife industry. Whether you're working with major retailers, managing landscaping contracts, or supplying independent garden centres, strong negotiation skills can make all the difference. This two-day workshop will empower you and your team to: Negotiate better deals with customers and suppliers Understand needs, […]
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Brisbane Trade Day – Redland Showground
Redland Showgrounds Long street, Cleveland, QLD, AustraliaWelcome to South East Queensland’s premier horticultural trade day! Join us at Brisbane Trade Day, the region’s leading horticultural marketplace where industry professionals connect, trade, and grow. Whether you're sourcing plants, discovering trends, or expanding your network, Trade Day is the place to be. Why Attend? Everything in One PlaceAccess a wide variety of greenlife […]
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Conversations with Colin – Safer Workplaces, Stronger Nurseries with Bespoke Safety Group Sarah Alexander
Microsoft TeamsJoin Our Exclusive Member Webinar: Thursday 3 July 2025 To launch GIQ's new member benefit (Nurture and Thrive Members) - free, expert workplace health & safety (WH&S) services - GIQ CEO Colin Fruk will host a special Conversations with Colin webinar with Sarah Alexander, Director of Bespoke Safety Group. In this live session, you’ll: Meet Sarah and discover how she […]
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QLD Garden Show
Nambour Showgrounds Coronation Avenue, Nambour, QLDQueensland Garden Show is a ‘must see’ in 2025 for green thumbs and novice gardeners alike. Discover more on the Queensland Garden Show website.
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Conversations with Colin – “Can She Fix It? Yes She Can!” with Tamara Simon
Microsoft TeamsJoin GIQ's CEO Colin Fruk for an energising session with Tamara Simon – coach, author, and the “Bob the Builder for Small Business.” In this one-hour webinar, Tamara will share practical strategies to streamline your business, boost productivity, and rediscover the joy of being your own boss. She’ll unpack her bestselling Five Little Business Pigs […]
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Green Expo 2025
Gold Coast Turf Club LOT 6 Racecourse Drive, Bundall, Queensland, AustraliaA showcase of Australia’s Greenlife Industry 29 – 30 July 2025 – Gold Coast Turf Club & Event Centre. Green Expo is a unique event in the annual Australian calendar that truly brings the industry together.
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Brisbane Trade Day
Redland Showgrounds Long street, Cleveland, QLD, AustraliaWelcome to South East Queensland’s premier horticultural trade day! Join us at Brisbane Trade Day, the region’s leading horticultural marketplace where industry professionals connect, trade, and grow. Whether you're sourcing plants, discovering trends, or expanding your network, Trade Day is the place to be. Why Attend? Everything in One PlaceAccess a wide variety of greenlife […]
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Toowoomba Trade Day
Toowoomba Tafe 100 Bridge St, Toowoomba City, Queensland, AustraliaJoin us at Toowoomba Trade Day, a huge horticultural marketplace where industry professionals connect, trade, and grow. Whether you’re sourcing plants, discovering trends, or expanding your network, Trade Day is the place to be. Why Attend? Everything in One PlaceAccess a wide variety of greenlife and horticultural products—all under one roof. Quality SuppliersEngage with trusted growers […]
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Industry Forum – A New Dialog in the Fight Against Fire Ants
145-157 Wayne Goss Dr, Berrinba QLD 4117Join Greenlife Industry Queensland and representatives from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) for a grower-focused forum tackling one of the industry's most pressing biosecurity threats. This interactive session will explore what’s working, what’s not, and how we can collaborate more effectively to contain, comply, and eradicate. This forum is exclusive to GIQ members […]
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Brisbane Trade Day
Redland Showgrounds Long street, Cleveland, QLD, AustraliaWelcome to South East Queensland’s premier horticultural trade day! Join us at Brisbane Trade Day, the region’s leading horticultural marketplace where industry professionals connect, trade, and grow. Whether you're sourcing plants, discovering trends, or expanding your network, Trade Day is the place to be. Why Attend? Everything in One PlaceAccess a wide variety of greenlife […]
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Toowoomba AGM & General Meeting
TBAMore information to come.
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Nursery Tour – Mt Nathan Nursery
Mt Nathan Nursery 38 Clagiraba Rd, Clagiraba 38 Clagiraba Rd, Clagiraba, Clagiraba, QLDJoin us for a members-only tour of Mt Nathan Nursery, where 25+ years of expertise meets a passion for plants! Their experienced team, with over 100 years combined knowledge, grows high-quality native and exotic plants that thrive in our unique climate. Explore both beautiful locations – 38 Clagiraba Rd and 59 Heritage Dr, beside […]
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Spring Spectacular Sunshine Coast Trade Day
Nambour Showgrounds Coronation Avenue, Nambour, QLDSpring Spectacular – Sunshine Coast Trade DayJoin us at the Nambour Showgrounds for a blooming great day of greenlife, networking, and industry connections! Whether you're sourcing stock or showcasing plants, this is your chance to connect with suppliers, growers, and fellow horticulture professionals in one vibrant location. More information to come. Interested in becoming a […]
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Sunshine Coast Branch Catch Up
Fairhill Botanical Nursery,114 Fairhill Rd, Ninderry QLD 4561 Fairhill Botanical Nursery, 114 Fairhill Rd, Ninderry, QLDJoin the Martin Duncan, Sunshine Coast's new Branch Convenor, for a relaxed catch up at Fairhill Botanical Nursery. Bonus: you’ll get to taste Martin's famous scones with sublime strawberry jam & Fairhill’s clotted cream! Angela Wright will show us what’s happening at Fairhill, and Colin from GIQ will drop by with a quick industry update. […]
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Big Botanical Picnic
Roma Street Parklands 1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane City, QLD, AustraliaWe’re excited to launch Greenlife NextGen, our new branch for young horticulturalists! Join us for a relaxed afternoon picnic at Roma Street Parkland on Saturday 18 October. This casual get-together is designed for under-30s in the industry – a chance to meet like-minded peers, connect with potential employers, and share good food in a beautiful […]
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South Brisbane Branch Catch-up
The Glen Hotel Cnr Logan Road & Gaskell Street, Eight Mile Plains, QLDJoin South Brisbane Branch's new Branch Convenor, Megan Williams, at a relaxed catch up with other people in the nursery business — no guest speakers, no long agendas, just good company and a chance to swap stories and ideas. Colin from GIQ will also join to give a quick update and hear directly from members. […]
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Brisbane Trade Day
Redland Showgrounds Long street, Cleveland, QLD, AustraliaWelcome to South East Queensland’s premier horticultural trade day! Join us at Brisbane Trade Day, the region’s leading horticultural marketplace where industry professionals connect, trade, and grow. Whether you're sourcing plants, discovering trends, or expanding your network, Trade Day is the place to be. Why Attend? Everything in One PlaceAccess a wide variety of greenlife […]
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GIQ Annual General Meeting (AGM)
GIQ Office Unit 1/250 Orange Grove Road, Salisbury, QLD, AustraliaMore information to be announced.
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Big Spring Dinner Party 2025
Surfair Marcoola 923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD, AustraliaThe Big Spring Dinner Party, presented by QPP and Greenlife Industry Qld – a relaxed coastal celebration of Queensland’s greenlife industry. Inspired by the theme Octopus’s Garden, this event brings our industry together to connect, unwind, and recognise the outstanding achievements of the year through the 2025 Greenlife Awards. Special Offer: Buy 4 tickets, get […]
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Conversations with Colin: AI Hacks for Greenlife Businesses with Tracy Sheen
Microsoft TeamsDate: Tuesday 25 November 2025 Time: 1–2pm Location: Online (Microsoft Teams) This GIQ members-only webinar is a practical, straight-talking session for greenlife and nursery businesses looking to use AI to work smarter — not harder. Join Colin Fruk and special guest Tracy Sheen, Australia’s leading AI and digital literacy educator, as they show you […]
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Toowoomba End Of Year Dinner
TBAMore information to come.
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Brisbane Trade Day
Redlands Show Grounds 171 Long Street, Cleveland, Cleveland, QLDWelcome to South East Queensland’s premier horticultural trade day! Join us at Brisbane Trade Day, the region’s leading horticultural marketplace where industry professionals connect, trade, and grow. Whether you're sourcing plants, discovering trends, or expanding your network, Trade Day is the place to be. Why Attend? Everything in One PlaceAccess a wide variety of greenlife […]
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Northshore Trade Day
Discover the freshest greenlife and essential horticultural supplies from leading growers and suppliers across South East Queensland. A trade-only event designed for industry buyers.
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Business Planning Event – Good Growers Network Participants Only
1326 Ipswich Road Rocklea, QLD 4106This face-to-face training is mandatory for all participants where we focus on identifying the key issues that are causing frustration, overwhelm or holding your business back. Tamara will guide you through setting up structure and simple processes to bring order to the chaos — giving you practical tools to start streamlining your operations and […]
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How to avoid payday super penalties – Webinar
OnlinePayday super starts soon. From 1 July 2026, you’ll need to pay your employees’ super at the same time as their wages or salary. This change is designed to improve retirement outcomes, but it also means new obligations for your business. If you fall behind, the penalties can be steep. Join our webinar, ‘How to […]
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ACDC Course – Brisbane
Chemical Spraying Course www.landscapeskills.edu.au 0483 944 838
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Toowoomba Trade Day
100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350 100 Bridge Street,, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaEvent Navigation Toowoomba Trade Day Sunshine Coast trade day Trade Days 2026 New locations. Better exposure. Bigger opportunities In 2026 we’re stepping things up with two new Brisbane locations — RNA Showgrounds and Superordinary (Northshore Hamilton) — plus a return to TAFE Queensland Toowoomba. More space, more standholders, more buyers, and more ways to grow […]
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Project Spotlight: Living Lab Northern Rivers – WEBINAR
OnlineJoin AILA and landscape architect Martin Bryant from University of Technology Sydney, as he shares insights into the design process and key takeaways from this important project. Living Lab Northern Rivers exemplifies how landscape architecture can lead recovery and renewal and improve resilience in the face of climate disaster. Established on Bundjalung Country after the 2022 floods, the […]
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ACDC Course – Brisbane
Chemical Spraying Course www.landscapeskills.edu.au 0483 944 838
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Designing Urban Ecosystems with Australian Plants – WEBINAR
OnlineJoin the upcoming national webinar, ‘Designing Urban Ecosystems with Australian Plants’ which follows on from last year’s popular national webinar, ‘Biodiversity for Pest Resilience.’ In this upcoming webinar you will be learning about individual plants and what they each offer in terms of biodiversity resources. It is a must-attend webinar for all landscape architects who […]
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Understanding The Digital Marketing Ecosystem – WEBINAR
OnlineUnderstanding the Digital Marketing Ecosystem is a practical, big-picture webinar designed to help business owners and leaders make sense of today’s fast-moving digital landscape. Led by Simon Dell from Cemoh, this session breaks down how the key elements of digital marketing — from brand and content to channels, data, and technology — work together to drive […]
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RNA Showgrounds Trade Day
RNA Showgrounds Expo Place, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane, QLD, AustraliaEvent Navigation Toowoomba Trade Day Sunshine Coast trade day Trade Days 2026 New locations. Better exposure. Bigger opportunities In 2026 we’re stepping things up with two new Brisbane locations — RNA Showgrounds and Superordinary (Northshore Hamilton) — plus a return to TAFE Queensland Toowoomba. More space, more standholders, more buyers, and more ways to grow […]
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Plantpalooza
385 Sherwood Road, Rocklea 385 Sherwood Road, RockleaThe Plantapalooza plant festival, our celebration of Autumn and all things plants, returns to the Saturday Fresh Market on Saturday, 28 March 2026. Located at our undercover venue at 385 Sherwood Road, Rocklea, Plantapalooza will feature a massive range of indoor and outdoor plants, flowers and succulents, as well as the 100 regular stalls the […]