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Grateful thanks to firefighters

16 February 2009
The Brumby Government has thanked overseas and interstate firefighters for their contribution to the ongoing effort to fight Victoria’s bushfires.
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Forestry Tasmania on target for performance objectives

16 February 2009
THE end of conversion of native forests to plantations, development of alternatives to clearfelling, absence of chemicals in water samples, more open communication and closer ties with the community are among achievements listed in Forestry Tasmania’s 2007/08 Sustainable Forest Manage
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Snap ‘n zap puts you in the picture

16 February 2009
WHEN YOU have a party, a meeting, special occasion or just a social gathering there’s always someone with a camera, so, snap off the best shots you can and send them to us ([email protected]). Your Christmas parties will provide the perfect opportunity. Add a few deta
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Horse saves farmer from firey death

11 February 2009
A farmer who faced death as a ring of fire descended on his rural Victorian property says his prized horse saved him by knocking him into a creek.
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Global financial meltdown haunts the huge Australian woodchip trade to North Asia

11 February 2009
For decades the Japanese pulp industry has been remarkably resilient in its use of imported hardwood chips, even as global pulp demand cycles waxed and waned. Indeed, in 2008 a record 12.3 million BDMT's of hardwood chips were imported with Australia being the largest supplier, deliv
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TIMBER INDUSTRY LAUNCHES BUSHFIRE SUPPORT INIATIVE

11 February 2009
The Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) has today announced the creation of a new industry wide bushfire support initiative to assist in the rebuilding of communities and townships devastated by recent fires.
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No bail out to cost timber industry jobs

09 February 2009
The West Australian Government admits its refusal to bail out the timber industry may lead to job losses and business closures.
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Perryman seeks assurance on forestry sale

09 February 2009
Mount Gambier mayor and Liberal candidate for Mount Gambier, Steve Perryman, has called on Labor Government Forestry Minister Rory McEwen to provide assurance the proposed upfront sale of three rotations of ForestrySA plantations is in the best interests of the region.
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Bushfire death toll continues to rise

09 February 2009
Victoria Police can now confirm that 108 people have died as a result of bushfires across the state.
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Forest fuel load to blame for fires: Tuckey

09 February 2009
OUTSPOKEN federal Liberal MP Wilson Tuckey has blamed the major parties for Victoria's bushfire tragedy, saying it's been caused by politicians pandering to green votes.
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