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Upgraded Komatsu 895 better performance and stronger

06 September 2024
With its powerful transmission and large load capacity, the Komatsu 895 is a truly productive final felling forwarder. There is an all-new, powerful crane option; the 205F. The Komatsu 895 has also been upgraded with a robust load space, including gate and bunks with telescopic functi
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Kidd to chair Frame & Truss National Safety Council

06 September 2024
Andrew Kidd has been appointed chairman of the Frame & Truss National Safety Council. Source: Timberbiz Mr Kidd has an extensive background, spanning over more than two decades at Dahlsens. His work in varied roles – from Transport & Warehouse Manager to Safety Manager &
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AKD launches 2025-2026 graduate intake program

06 September 2024
AKD has launched the next graduate intake for 2025-2026 at their sites at Caboolture, QLD, Tumut, NSW and Colac, Victoria. Source: Timberbiz This will mark the third year this program has taken place, since its inception in 2022. Graduates have come from disciplines such as Forestry,
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Bushfire outlook shows increased risk

06 September 2024
The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring 2024 shows increased risk of fire for large areas in NT and Queensland, as well as far west and southwestern Victoria, and the southeast corner of SA. Source: Timberbiz Mean temperatures for the year to date have been above average to very much
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Approvals increase as market confidence returns

06 September 2024
Market confidence appears to be returning to the home building market, with an increase in residential building approvals in July, according to HIA Economist Maurice Tapang. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Bureau of Statistics this week released its monthly building approvals data fo
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New prefabricated construction industry directory

06 September 2024
The Victorian State Government is backing Victoria’s prefabricated construction industry, with a new directory making it easier and more accessible for local manufacturers to work on projects across the state. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins has launc
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Opinion: Senator Raff Ciccone – The positive role forestry plays in climate action

06 September 2024
I have spoken many times in this place, as senators would be aware, about the significant contribution that is made by our sustainable forestry industry, given the important role that it has played in my home state of Victoria and obviously across the country in other states, and the
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Bushfire and forest staff to be cut in Victoria

06 September 2024
Victoria’s timber towns are set to be stripped of more jobs, as Premier Jacinta Allan prepares to cut 208 staff from her government’s Bushfire and Forest Services Group across 99 regional sites, according to The Weekly Times. Source: The Weekly Times Orbost, Omeo, Heyfield, Bairnsdale
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Trees outside forests certification a gamechanger for India

04 September 2024
The Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests launched its  PEFC-endorsed national Trees Outside Forests  certification standard in New Delhi last week. Source: Timberbiz “In India, trees outside forests resources play a vital role in the timber production sector, contribu
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Remsoft adds advanced carbon management capabilities to Forest Intelligence Suite

04 September 2024
Remsoft has announced the launch of new Carbon Management capabilities that extend its suite of intelligent forestry planning solutions powered by the company’s flagship Woodstock Optimization Studio. Source: Timberbiz These advanced capabilities seamlessly integrate with Remsoft’s St
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