Bushfire season basics: what you need to know

Bushfire season basics: what you need to know

Extreme weather conditions are not a matter of “if” but “when” in Queensland. Over the last two years, Queensland has suffered unprecedented bushfires. This has served as a solemn reminder for Queenslanders to be as prepared as possible as the 2020-21 bushfire season...
An Easy Tradie Self Care Guide

An Easy Tradie Self Care Guide

  As a tradie, self care may not be high up on your priority list, but that doesn’t mean that both you and your work wouldn’t benefit from a bit of a self care routine. In fact, you definitely would benefit from it. Performing an active self care routine will...
How to Safely Transport your Equipment from Job to Job

How to Safely Transport your Equipment from Job to Job

  As a tradie, one of the most important parts of your job is safely transporting your tools, equipment, machinery and chemicals to work and from job to job. Making sure you do this properly is crucial when it comes to protecting yourself and others, not to...
Tradie Business: The basics of starting your business

Tradie Business: The basics of starting your business

  Before you slap a logo on the side of your ute, there are a couple of things that you should consider when starting a business in any trade. Building your business from scratch can be tough, but it can also be very rewarding. Austates have been in business for...
How Not to Get Bogged, or Unbog Yourself if You do

How Not to Get Bogged, or Unbog Yourself if You do

  When out and about venturing through new terrains, even the most experienced of drivers can find themselves in sticky situations. If you find yourself encountering tricky territory or even falling into some trouble, you’ll want to be prepared. Getting bogged is...
Canopy Care – How to Keep your Canopy up to Scratch

Canopy Care – How to Keep your Canopy up to Scratch

  At Austates, we believe that if something’s worth doing, then it’s worth doing properly. That’s why all of our ute canopies are manufactured with a powder coated finish, which is the most durable finish on the market. Not only does this help to guarantee that...