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Wesbeam awarded 2024 Supplier of the Year

11 September 2024
Wesbeam has been named 2024 Supplier of the Year Award at the Big River Group in Brisbane. Source: Timberbiz The Big River Group presented Wesbeam with the following commendation: “Overall, this supplier has shown a commitment to supporting Big River Group through our Constructi
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Turning waste into value: Circularity at the Glencoe Nursery

11 September 2024
OneFortyOne has shared a new video, showcasing how the redeveloped Glencoe Nursery is repurposing waste products to protect precious resources. Source: Timberbiz The Glencoe Nursery is a crucial link in the supply chain for growers across the Green Triangle. Officially opened in April
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NSW moves further away from Housing Accord target

11 September 2024
New industry forecasts released by Master Builders Australia show New South Wales has unfortunately moved further away from achieving its Housing Accord target of 377,000 new homes. Source: Timberbiz Five months after the first forecasts covering the full five-year Accord period, NSW
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Moruya SES volunteers sharpen chainsaw skills

11 September 2024
TAFE NSW is helping local State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers sharpen their chainsaw skills and better protect the community in a crisis. Source: Timberbiz A special two-day course was recently held with TAFE NSW forestry teacher and experienced forester Adam Farquharson, arming
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Victorian fire management workers sitting idle

11 September 2024
Seventeen former native timber harvest and haulage crews, who entered into Victorian Government contracts on July 1 to undertake forest and fire management works, have been sitting idle – while being paid 70 per cent of their monthly rate, according to The Weekly Times. Source: Weekly
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Illegal logging on chopping block with new Bill

11 September 2024
The Federal Government has taken another important step in preventing trans-border environmental crime with a Bill to more effectively combat illegally logged timber from entering the Australian market passing the Parliament. Source: Timberbiz The Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment
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AI shows operators best routes in forest

11 September 2024
Researchers at the University of Helsinki are developing machine learning methods enabling the harvester to assist the operator in choosing routes that are optimal for both harvesting and nature. The machine could then predict the relevant terrain characteristics even before the actua
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Papira by Stora cushions the load

11 September 2024
Stora Enso has teamed up with Enkei, providing recyclable packaging materials to protect their sustainable design pieces, made from discarded materials. Source: Timberbiz Swedish startup Enkei needed to find a smart and sustainable packaging solution to protect handcrafted designer ta
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Third-generation Silvanet border and mesh gateways released

11 September 2024
Dryad Networks, a pioneer in wildfire detection technology, has announced the general availability of its third-generation Silvanet border and mesh gateways, which include new features for optimal ultra-early wildfire detection and forest management. Source: Timberbiz The significant
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Volvo’s electric truck with 600km range

09 September 2024
Up to 600 km on one single charge. That’s how far Volvo’s next-generation heavy-duty electric truck will be able to drive. The longer range represents a break-through for long-distance transport with zero tailpipe emissions. Source: Timberbiz The electrification of heavy trucks is con
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