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ATCC2025 sponsored by Husqvarna Australia | RESULTS
After two days of world-class and intense competition climbing at Telopea Park Canberra our national champions have been crowned. Congratulations Alana Murray and Barton Allen-Hall , 2025 Australian Champions!
Women’s Masters
1. Alana Murray
2. Jess Hamer
3. Maja Blasch
Men’s Masters
1. Barton Allen-Hall
2. Jack Lewis
3. James Gigliotti
Belayed Speed Climb – Women
1. Alana Murray
2. Toni Sterai
3. Isobel Watson
Belayed Speed Climb – Men
1. James Gigliotti
2. Nathan Ames
3. Jack Lewis
Work Climb, sponsored by LRV8 – Women
1. Alana Murray
2. Isobel Watson
3. Tyla Bickley
Work Climb, sponsored by LRV8 – Men
1. Jack Lewis
2. Barton Allen-Hall
3. James Gigliotti
Sprit of the Competition
sponsored by CSP Distribution and Husqvarna Australia
Luke Anderson
New Arborist of the Year 2025
Katie McMahon
With thanks to ATCC 2025 sponsors:
Australia Major Tree Climbing partner Husqvarna
Aerial Rescue partner Arb Connect
Work Climb partner: LRV8 Rescue
Spirit of the Comp Award sponsor CSP Distribution
New Arborist of the Year: Skills Insight and PST
Aerial Rescue,
sponsored by Arb Connect – Women
1. Isobel Watson
2. Nanako Seki
3. Alana Murray
Aerial Rescue,
sponsored by Arb Connect – Men
1. Jack Lewis
2. Barton Allen-Hall
3. Jamie Boston
Ascent Event - Women
1. Jess Hamer
2. Nanako Seki
3. Isobel Watson
Ascent Event – Men
1. Jack Lewis
2. Barton Allen-Hall
3. (Fred) Pang Wing Faat
Throwline – Women
1. Nanako Seki
2. Isobel Watson
3. Maja Blasch
Throwline – Men
1. Barton Allen-Hall
2. Jack Lewis
3. Joe Loorham
Mistletoe: the misunderstood woodland superhero!
Mistletoe is a remarkable plant that essentially “supercharges” the woodlands and forests where it occurs. It provides a perennial food source for many bird, mammal and insect species through its foliage, flowers, and fruits. Another important biodiversity benefit of having healthy mistletoe populations on agricultural lands and within our woodlands and forests, is that it encourages a diversity of invertebrates that inhabit the humus-like leaf-litter beneath the mistletoe clumps, providing food for a declining guild of birds, ground-foraging insectivores.
Chipping away at success: Australian
tree-climbing champion competes in US
Why We Need the Tree Carers
of Tomorrow
Kids and trees. What could be better? Over the course of 2 days in a picturesque location, an adventurous group of children will join Tomorrow’s Tree Team and have fun learning about trees and tree care.
Save Our Hyde: A Massive Effort to
Protect Our Trees
Let’s stop the spread of this deadly tree beetle. That was the goal at a recent event in Hyde Park, north of Perth’s CBD.
He’s not a household name, but in the sport of tree climbing, Australia’s Barton Allen-Hall has reached dizzying global heights.
Celebrating industry wins - Arboriculture retains spot on the Core Skills Occupation List!
Arb Aus is thrilled to share that 'Arborist' has successfully remained on the 2024 Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) after this year’s government review.
Earlier this year, Arborist was at risk of being removed from the list— the main document used by the Australian Government to guide immigration policy and allocate visa categories for skilled workers.
A shout out to everyone who took the time to contribute, submit and advocate for our profession. Your input has been vital in shaping government policy and ensuring the importance of our industry is acknowledged.
The 2024 Core Skills Occupation List Key Findings Report was released by JSA and informed the Government’s decision announced on 3 December 2024.