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Office Space For Sub Lease

Office Space for Sub Lease Centrally located at Eagle Farm, close to Brisbane CBD and Airport. 5 offices + boardroom, open space, storeroom, small foyer, and amenities. Suit local business or interstate company looking to set up an office in Queensland. Clean and presentable with NBN at premises. Negotiable terms, rates currently set at a favourable price point. Contact Active Hire on 07 3272 7266 for further details.


New Central Branch Now Open

NEW BRANCH OPEN AT EAGLE FARM Active Hire has a new centraly located branch at 137 Holt St, Eagle Farm. Phone 3890 2877 The branch stocks specialist equipment for factory shutdowns, industrial maintenance, civil contracting, commercial building plus and extensive general hire range.


Vacuums That Can Assist With Dust Control

Vacuums that can assist with dust control We have available vacuums in all 3 classifications for hazardadous dust. They are suitable for commercial use. Contact our staff for further details and to discuss your requirements The current classifications as at 06/2019 are: Class L - Dust representing a moderate risk. The vacuum cleaner filter traps 99% of dust with a grain size under 2 microns. Class M - Dust representing a medium risk. The vacuum cleaner filter traps 99.9% of dust with a grain size under 2 microns. Class H - Dust representing a high risk. The vacuum cleaner filter traps 99.995% of dust with a grain size under...


CLEAN UP YOUR BACKYARD IN TIME FOR SUMMER

Summers are for spending time in your garden, surrounded by the trees and flowers you’ve planted and the lawn you’ve lovingly maintained. It’s also where you can grow your own fruits and vegetables and take pride in eating something you created. All these elements require maintenance, and spring is the perfect time to prepare for it. Here’s what you should be doing in your backyard right now to prepare for the perfect summer garden. 1. TRIM, TRIM, TRIM To ensure your flowers, bushes and trees flourish, you’ll need to strategically prune them to rid them of dead weight and encourage fresh growth....


Are You Ready For The High Fire Danger Season Ahead?

High Temperatures Are Coming: Be Prepared For The Fire Season As we head into the warmer months, temperatures can become quite high, and some areas will become even drier. Hotter temperatures also mean we are entering into the high fire-risk season. With proper preparation in place, you and your family can feel safer and reduce the risk of wildfires damaging your home and putting your entire family in danger. Educate neighbours and get them involved as well to reduce the risk of a fire ruining your whole neighbourhood. Get ready to prepare for fire season with the helpful tips below: Steps To Prepare For...


TOP DIY JOBS TO TACKLE THIS SPRING

Spring’s here, the sun’s out, and your garden is finally blooming. After weeks of chilly weather and cold nights, it’s time to shake off your winter slump and tackle odd jobs in and around the house. Spring is the perfect time to start cleaning up as summer will be hot to do so, and wouldn’t you rather spend that time relaxing than working? Here are a few tasks to focus on this Spring so you can enjoy your final quarter of 2018 in peace. 1. CLEAN THE GUTTERS  After winter your gutters are full of leaves, twigs and sludge. As the weather...


Have You Heard? Active Hire Equipment Is Now Available For Hire On The Go

Our exciting online ordering platform is now live and offers you the convenience and reassurance of knowing professional tools and equipment can be hired online 24/7. In just a few easy steps, customers can order from 100’s of products that are ready to hire. And what’s more, in addition to offering pick up in store for online orders, we also happily provide convenient delivery services. At the forefront of the intention behind our online hire service is delivering on our promise that “From Eskies to Excavators - We Can Help”. We understand that the needs of today’s customers are evolving. Tradespeople and DIY-warriors...


How Does The Food In Your Esky Stack Up?

Active Hire offers eskies to excavators and everything between. And as the esky is a must-have item for tradies, we’ve been wondering lately – what are you putting in your esky? The snacking culture The early starts, short breaks and on-the-go nature of work, all contribute to a culture of snacking. The next time you’re onsite, take a look around you. Are most of you turning to iced coffees and energy drinks that you pick up at the servo? What about that Aussie favourite – the pie and coke from the food van that conveniently stops by every day? While they may...


How To Make Mulch And Get Your Garden Looking Great

Summer’s a great time to give your garden a spruce up, because we tend to spend a lot more time outdoors, enjoying the sunshine. You might also find your garden beds are looking a little worse for wear thanks to the sun drying them out. So, we’re going to share how you can make your own mulch and give your plants a pick-me-up! The benefits of mulch Mulch makes your garden look more attractive, as well as benefiting the health of your plants. It does this by: Conserving more moisture in the soil so that you can water plants less often Improving...


4 Outdoor Playground Ideas For The Kids This Christmas

4 Outdoor Playground Ideas for the Kids this Christmas We think you’ll agree that in summer, anything featuring water is a winner for kids and adults alike. That’s why we’ve put together our top four playground ideas for keeping the kids cool and entertained in the backyard this Christmas. 1. Sandpits Sandpits are the best kind of DIY project because you can really make them your own. Getting creative with size and shape means you can custom-build one to suit your family. We’ve brainstormed a few different materials you could use to construct the perimeter of your sandpit: Timber sleepers, decking or joists Large...


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