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Rail line to Napier reopens after cyclone Gabrielle

18 September 2023
The reopening of the rail line to Napier allowing rail freight to once again get to Napier Port is an important step for the Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery, KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy said. Source: Timberbiz Scheduled freight services will resume on today, following a seven mo
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NSW firefighting recruits trained ahead of fire season

18 September 2023
Forestry Corporation has put its new firefighting recruits through their paces at a Wauchope training camp in preparation for the bushfire season. Source: Timberbiz More than 50 staff from across the North-West, Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers, Sydney, Hunter, Central West, South Coa
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Vic fire chief confirms employment of forestry crews for fire breaks

18 September 2023
A Victorian fire chief has confirmed native forestry harvest and haulage crews who have lost work will be offered jobs to clear fire breaks. Source: Weekly Times VicForests harvest and haulage contractors put out-of-work by the Andrews government’s closure of the native forest industr
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Timber & Hardware Traffic Management Forums travel Australia

18 September 2023
The National Timber and Hardware Association has launched a special member event, the Traffic Management Forum, designed exclusively for professionals in the timber and hardware industry. Source: Timberbiz This exciting event series will travel to multiple locations across Australia,
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Tasmanian Timber Awards winners announced

18 September 2023
Twelve highly coveted awards were presented at Friday night’s Tasmanian Timber Awards, hosted by the Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network, including a recognition of industry stalwart Bryan Hayes’ outstanding contribution to the sector over more than 50 years. Source: Timberb
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Adsorbi air purification made from wood

15 September 2023
Swedish start-up Adsorbi AB has secured seed funding from Metsä, Chalmers Ventures, and Jovitech Invest for its cellulose-based air purification material that can be used in air filters and odour removal products. Source: Timberbiz Founded by a team consisting of university researcher
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Combilift launches first autonomous sideloader for long loads

15 September 2023
Irish materials handling manufacturer Combilift has launched its first autonomous vehicle, the Combi-AGT is a 4-wheel electric stand-on model, which is the world’s first autonomous dual operational sideloader for long loads. Source: Timberbiz The Combi-AGT harnesses the very latest sm
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MOU in UK to develop timber construction market

15 September 2023
Timber Development UK (TDUK) and Structural Timber Association (STA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help grow and develop the timber construction market. Source: Timberbiz Under the terms of the agreement the two parties have agreed to form a partnership in order t
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Leading Scion researchers published in ‘gold medal’ journal

15 September 2023
Scion is toasting the success of two leading researchers after they’ve earned the equivalent of an Olympic gold medal in the world of science. Source: Timberbiz Drs Marie Joo Le Guen and Stefan Hill are among the authors who have contributed to a research paper published in the scient
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MBA says construction is the canary in the economic coal mine

15 September 2023
Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn says the building and construction industry is the canary in the economic coal mine and activity will be very dependent on the macroeconomic environment. Source: Timberbiz The MBA this week released an update to its forecasts for the building
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