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Nationals want action on timber jobs fiasco

12 December 2022
The Andrews Labor Government must act urgently to address the threat of significant job losses in Gippsland due to its failed timber policy. Source: Timberbiz The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien said Labor’s failure to amend the timber code of practice had allowed
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Pallet shortages could disrupt Christmas deliveries

12 December 2022
A pallets shortage across Australia is interrupting production schedules at some food and grocery suppliers and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) says it could disrupt Christmas and post-holiday deliveries. Source: Inside FMCG Déjà vu? Yes, because the same shortage happe
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Opinion: Gordon Wilson – By their deeds you will know them

09 December 2022
The NSW Government recently withdrew what is referred to as the dual consent private native forestry bill, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Private Native Forestry) Bill 2022. Source: Australian Rural & Regional News It is possible to look at news headlines con
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Boathouse inspiration for Timber Design Award winner

09 December 2022
The winner of this year’s Timber Design Award is the Waterfront Tavern at Shell Cove south of Wollongong in New South Wales. Source: Timberbiz The tavern was designed by leading Sydney firm H&E Architects led by co-directors Chris Grinham and Glenn Cunnington. The awards were pres
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WA Forestry Minister forced to quit Cabinet

09 December 2022
Western Australia’s Forestry Minister Dave Kelly has been forced to resign from Cabinet “at the request” of Premier Mark McGowan to make way for more female representation. Source: Timberbiz “After nearly six years as a member of the Cabinet and at the request of the Premier, I
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Friday Analysis: The gift of certainty comes early for the timber industry

09 December 2022
Just when things start to slow down for the Christmas break, the busier things get. The Federal Government’s commitment to retain Australia’s Regional Forest Agreements is just the sort of good news the nation’s timber industry needs as the year draws to a close. The commitment is par
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Opal preparing for Christmas Eve stand downs

07 December 2022
Opal Australian Paper is preparing to stand down workers at its Maryvale mill on Christmas Eve, in the wake of a pulp-log shortage brought on by environmentalists’ legal action. Source: Weekly Times “VicForests’ operations remain suspended and as a result, the lack of wood supply is c
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HomeGround wins top NZ award

07 December 2022
New Zealand’s tallest mass timber icon – The Auckland City Mission HomeGround building  – has been named the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ 2022 John Scott Award winner. Source: Timberbiz HomeGround’s main structural system is locally sourced Cross Laminated Timber,
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Ta Ann partners with ASH to develop engineered flooring

05 December 2022
Ta Ann Tasmania (TAT) general manager Robert Yong said the partnership with Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) is an example of the growing demand for products for the building industry. Source: The Burnie Advocate TA and ASH have been working together to develop engineered floori
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Biosecurity agreement to establish national forest pest surveillance

02 December 2022
A new Biosecurity Collaboration Agreement will establish a National Forest Pest Surveillance Program to improve the early detection of exotic forest pests and the likelihood of their eradication. Source: Timberbiz This agreement will enable industry and government to carry out risk-ba
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