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Alleged ‘fake debts ring’ involved with Timbercorp

18 December 2014
Authorities are investigating members of an alleged “fake debt bankruptcy fraud ring” accused of using sham debts to shield millions of dollars in assets from Timbercorp creditors and investors. Source: The Age An explosive document lodged in the Federal Court alleges that
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A cut above

11 December 2014
A North American company is thriving on world markets because of its investment in high technology and local know-how. Cut Technologies is the most advanced saw manufacturer for the sawmill industry in North America. Source: Infotel.ca “We’re also the largest producer of round saws fo
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Malaysian FSC office open for business

11 December 2014
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) opened its doors in Malaysia as part of a strategic decision to tackle tropical deforestation. Source: Lesprom Under the leadership of Interim Executive Director Andrew Ng, the FSC Malaysia office will engage leaders in the social, environmental an
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Nano wonder wood

11 December 2014
Scientists from Edinburgh Napier University and Sappi have developed a low cost way to turn wood into a wonder material that could be used to build greener cars, thicken foods and even treat wounds. Source: Timberbiz It means Sappi will be able to produce the lightweight material on a
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Tasmanian legislates against protesters

11 December 2014
The Tasmanian Government is promoting its anti-workplace protests laws as the toughest in Australia after an amended bill passed the Lower House. It will mean people who protest at mining or forestry sites could face time in jail. Source: ABC News The bill was amended in the independe
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Tree and machine huggers stop work

11 December 2014
Police have issued nine move-on notices to protesters at the Helms Forest near Nannup after 10 environmental activists climbed on machinery meant for clearing a road into the forest. Source: News.com.au One protester chained himself to a bulldozer, putting an end to the start of work.
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Eagle eyed Forestry Corp saves chick

11 December 2014
A Wedge-tailed eagle chick has been nursed back to health by a local vet and WIRES volunteers and released back into its nest by volunteer tree climbers, after local Forestry Corporation of NSW staff rescued the bird from the jaws of a goanna in Nadgee State Forest. Source: Timberbiz
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WorkCover celebrates Xmas safely

11 December 2014
As businesses and workers come to the end of the working year, WorkCover NSW has issued a reminder that safety at end of year celebrations is everyone’s responsibility. Source: Timberbiz Acting Director, Operations, WorkCover NSW Work Health and Safety Division, Tony Williams said hea
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Chippies celebrate National Carpenters Day

11 December 2014
                                      National Carpenters Day in late November gave Australia’s chippies the chance to celebrate, BBQ and announce the Carpenter of the Year and Apprentice Carpenter of the Year. Source: Timberbiz Ross O’Neill, director VR Builders in Victoria’s Castlem
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Summer science sessions at Forestry Tas

11 December 2014
Forestry Tasmania has compiled the program for its 2014/15 summer season of popular science talks. The series highlights a diverse range of work in evidence-based forest management, with presentations on topics including special timbers, biodiversity, and Forest Stewardship Council (F
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