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Kondinin Group engineers, Josh Giumelli and Ben White, put several popular 4G phones to the test. Kondinin Group engineers, Josh Giumelli and Ben White, put several popular 4G phones to the test.
VIDEO

Video: Mobile Phone Testing

Behind the scenes with Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli and Ben White.

18 December 2025
Late rains in some areas of south-eastern Australia have interrupted hay making activities.
WEATHER

Rains in the east arrive late for some

Soil moisture ranking: November 2025.

12 December 2025
CNH product specialist, Ryan O’Sullivan, shows off the new Steiger 785 Quadtrac.
VIDEO

Video: Steiger 785 Quadtrac

Kondinin Group's Mark Saunders checks out the Steiger 785 Quadtrac.

24 November 2025
Many crop growing regions felt the pain of  hot, dry spells throughout September and October.
WEATHER

WA and north-east Australia still the picks of the cropping bunch

Soil moisture ranking: October 2025.

06 November 2025
Good crop-growing conditions in August and September should see northern WA grainbelt areas on track for a terrific year.
WEATHER

Northern WA kicking cropping goals

Soil moisture ranking: September, 2025.

08 October 2025
Late rains in some areas of south-eastern Australia have interrupted hay making activities.
WEATHER

Rains in the east arrive late for some

Soil moisture ranking: November 2025.

12 December 2025
CNH product specialist, Ryan O’Sullivan, shows off the new Steiger 785 Quadtrac.
VIDEO

Video: Steiger 785 Quadtrac

Kondinin Group's Mark Saunders checks out the Steiger 785 Quadtrac.

24 November 2025
WEATHER

WA and north-east Australia still the picks of the cropping bunch

06 November 2025
WEATHER

Northern WA kicking cropping goals

08 October 2025
PODCASTS

Podcast: Long coleoptile wheat

The latest Kondinin Group podcast looks at long coleoptile wheat

10 May 2023
PODCASTS

Podcast: Ute testing

The latest Kondinin Group podcast provides a snapshot of ute testing

12 December 2022
PODCASTS

Gasless MIG welding

Gasless MIG technolgy has improved

10 November 2022
PODCASTS

Podcast: ABARES December Forecast

Podcast: ABARES December Forecast

14 December 2021
PODCASTS

Podcast: Upcoming Workshop Articles

Podcast: Upcoming Workshop Articles

07 December 2021
Your impact wrench is only as useful as the range of accessories in your arsenal. It is a good idea to stock up on impact tools to avoid the temptation to use standard sockets and accessories, which risks rounding nuts and bolts and damaging your sockets
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Going for maximum impact

Impact tools and accessories to complement wrench kits

29 July 2025
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Shedding light on workshop illumination

Lighting for the workshop

27 May 2025
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Putting plasma into practice

Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli provides a run down on plasma cutters.

22 April 2025
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Locking methods for tight nuts

Josh Giumelli covers a range of fastener locking methods for adding a little security to repairs.

20 March 2025
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Cracking the electrode code

Kondinin Group engineer, Josh Giumelli, examines welding electrodes.

13 March 2025
Late rains in some areas of south-eastern Australia have interrupted hay making activities.
WEATHER

Rains in the east arrive late for some

Soil moisture ranking: November 2025.

12 December 2025
WEATHER

WA and north-east Australia still the picks of the cropping bunch

Soil moisture ranking: October 2025.

06 November 2025
WEATHER

Northern WA kicking cropping goals

Soil moisture ranking: September, 2025.

08 October 2025
WEATHER

Climate risk assessment paints a bleak picture for farming

The long-awaited National Climate Risk Assessment has been released.

15 September 2025
WEATHER

Farmers deem climate change the greatest threat to Australian ag

A recent survey found 57 per cent of farmers considered climate change their top concern.

03 September 2025
Kondinin Group engineers, Josh Giumelli and Ben White, put several popular 4G phones to the test.
VIDEO

Video: Mobile Phone Testing

Behind the scenes with Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli and Ben White.

18 December 2025
VIDEO

Video: Steiger 785 Quadtrac

Kondinin Group's Mark Saunders checks out the Steiger 785 Quadtrac.

24 November 2025
VIDEO

Video: What happens when a lithium-ion battery catches fire?

Kondinin Group engineer, Josh Giumelli, runs through essential items for electrical toolkits.

02 September 2025
VIDEO

Video: Cordless Impact Wrenches

Behind the scene look at Kondinin Group research with Josh Giumelli.

06 August 2025
VIDEO

Video: John Deere 9RX 830

Kondinin Group's Mark Saunders checks out the John Deere 9RX 830.

04 July 2025

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Mobile Phones (December 2025)

With the closure of Telstra’s 3G network, Kondinin Group engineers Josh Giumelli and Ben White put several popular 4G phones to the test to see how they stacked up. Our standard test protocol applied over the past two decades was maintained as each handset was measured by the maximum distance a two-way call could be made from a phone tower.

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Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

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Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.

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Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.

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Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of