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Opinion: Robert Onfray – What does a forester do?

05 August 2022
Over the years, when meeting people at dinner parties, bar-b-ques, or other social events, I was often asked what I did for a living. After I replied I was a forester, most people would then ask, “what does a forester do”? This is not surprising as forestry is a relatively new profess
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Friday Analysis: NSW parliamentary debate is not a signature event

05 August 2022
The headline online on Thursday screamed “Parliament compelled by 20,000 petitioners to debate future of native forest logging”. Another headline read “20,000 people force parliament to debate ending native forest logging”. Well, some of that was sort of accurate. First th
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AKD has a new face on the internet

03 August 2022
AKD’s website has recently had a “facelift” and it’s more than skin deep. Christine Briggs, AKD’s National Marketing Manager, says that both the structure and content of the company website has been overhauled to make it easier to find relevant content for all visitors, as well as pro
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Australian imports of sawn softwood on the increase

03 August 2022
Australia’s imports of sawn softwood rose an astounding 62.2% year-ended May 2022, lifting to 895,314 m3 for the full year. While weighted average import prices may have peaked in January, there is very real prospect that annualised imports will continue to grow in coming months. Sour
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Findings after research into WA forestry

03 August 2022
The forest industry in Australia contributes to jobs and economic activity in multiple regional communities. This contribution results from the growing, management and harvesting of plantations and native forests, and processing of harvested wood. Source: Timberbiz In 2017, Forest and
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Politicisation of Victoria’s public service under review

03 August 2022
The Andrews Government’s treatment of the native forest industry shows why the Ombudsman’s investigation of the politicisation of the public service is so necessary, according to Narracan MP Gary Blackwood. Source: Philip Hopkins for Timberbiz The Ombudsman announced the investigation
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Master Builders against fast dismantling of ABCC

01 August 2022
The 6.1% rise in inflation to be at the highest level in over 30 years highlights the severity of the current economic challenge and the need for sound economic management to be the Federal Government’s priority mission. Source: Timberbiz “The jump in inflation reinforces the building
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Salvaged timber from historic jetty on sale

01 August 2022
Timber salvaged from the $4.2 million partial deconstruction of the historic One Mile Jetty at Carnarvon in Western Australia is available to individuals, groups and businesses seeking to repurpose it for use in the local community, and elsewhere. Source: Timberbiz The jetty suffered
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Henkel and 3RT partner to produce hardwood products

01 August 2022
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has strengthened its capabilities for timber construction solutions by investing in 3RT, Melbourne, Australia. Together with partners the company has developed a robotic process to convert forest and plantation residue into high-quality and unique hardwood
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AKD honours it workers at Lumber Legends night

29 July 2022
Those who have worked at the AKD Sawmill in Tumut have been honoured at an AKD Lumber Legends night at Tumut Golf Club. Source: Tumut & Adelong Times AKD CEO Shane Vicary welcomed everyone and presented the awards, with the help of Tumut AKD manager Warren “Rab” Green. Comedian Mi
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