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Sydney’s zero emission zones engineered with timber

02 November 2022
The Australian Forest Products Association NSW has welcomed the NSW Government’s plans to establish ‘zero-emission zones’ in Sydney, which should incorporate low-emission, carbon-storing timber buildings. Source: Timberbiz AFPA NSW CEO Victor Violante said building with sustainable ti
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Victoria Wood the campaign to educate Victorians

02 November 2022
  The Victorian Forest Products Association has launched a Victoria Wood campaign to educate Victorians about the wood products they use every day. Source: Timberbiz Key points of the initiative include: Case studies that introduce the growers and makers of wood products in Victo
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Hyne’s Graduate Program for 2023

31 October 2022
The Hyne Group has launched its 2023 Graduate Program targeting technical and engineering graduates to join its team in the New Year. Source: Timberbiz Applications are open and expected to be highly competitive with the opportunity to fast-track experience around Australia and potent
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Popular Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards back next year

28 October 2022
The Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards are on again for next year with the popular awards night scheduled for late October 2023 at The Barn outside Mount Gambier. Source: Timberbiz The awards and calls for nominations are expected to be launched at Portland in the New Year. The dec
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Sustainable Timber Annual Report confirms strong growth in Tasmania

28 October 2022
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is the strongest supporter of our forestry sector, and it is committed to its continued sustainable growth according to Felix Ellis, Minister for Resources Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz He says that the Sustainable Timber Tasmania Annual Report for 2021-
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Housing Accord is a Budget bonus for industry and home buyers

28 October 2022
The 2022 Housing Accord announced in this week’s Budget is a welcome signal to the building and construction industry who have been crying out for action to address housing affordability barriers and supply constraints says Master Builders CEO Denita Wawn. Source: Timberbiz The
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We need trees to build the Budgets’ one million new homes

28 October 2022
Australia’s forest industries have welcomed the Federal Government’s target of one million new homes to be constructed by 2030 under the National Housing Accord announced in this week’s Federal Budget. Source: Timberbiz But Australian Forest Products Association CEO Ross Hampton
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Opinion: Greg Gill – the challenge of the decade is our workforce

28 October 2022
The Australian timber industry continues to face challenges, with supply chain issues, skill shortages and increases in material costs all impacting growth. Now, many are realising that to stay ahead of the curve and ensure profitability, an innovative solution must be deployed to hel
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Friday analysis: Budget bundles of good news for forestry but not bundles of wood

28 October 2022
As with any Federal Budget, there is a lot to unpack from Tuesday night. This year’s announcements, while not totally terrifying, did not deliver any great news. But there were some bundles of good news for the forestry industry. The big one of course was the $100 million in funding f
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Big River a big part of a big highway

26 October 2022
Assisting in the delivery of a safer highway infrastructure for all users of the Bruce Highway, construction of the Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 project is well under way and on track for completion by mid-2023. Source: Timberbiz Critical to reducing congestion and improving freight e
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