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Testing program underway for Hazard Class H3 materials

20 November 2020
A research project led FWPA’s National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life has commenced a testing program for materials used in Hazard Class H3, which covers applications that are outside, above ground and exposed to the weather. The project represents the first time in 30 y
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SA CFMEU and Master Builders fear shutdown impact on builders

20 November 2020
The South Australian CFMEU and Master Builders SA are jointly calling on the SA Government to immediately work with the industry to avoid a prolonged shutdown of construction which would damage the economy and hurt businesses and workers as the state grapples with the coronavirus outb
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Opinion: Kersten Gentle – timber disruption or shortage?

20 November 2020
  There was no chance at any stage this year that Australia was going to run out of toilet paper, but the reality on the ground told a completely different story. Scenes of panic buying, and empty shelves meant people who were desperate for toilet paper had to go searching for it
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Friday analysis: The impact of another state lockdown

20 November 2020
The total hard lockdown in South Australia to help prevent a second COVID-19 wave was only going to last six days. But what an impact it had in just two. And we’re not talking about having to stay home and not walk the dog or play golf. Source: Bruce Mitchell The lockdown had imposed
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Housing market may prove the answer for the Australian economy

18 November 2020
The detached housing market continued to perform strongly and as it accelerates will pull the rest of the Australian economy forward into 2021, according to the HIA. Source: Timberbiz The HIA’s chief economist, Tim Reardon, said that new home sales had fallen marginally by 1.3% in Oct
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Five-day bootcamp for NSW firefighters

18 November 2020
Forestry Corporation firefighting staff from the Tumut, Moss Vale, Deniliquin, Bombala, Bathurst and Central Cypress forest protection areas honed their skills recently in a five-day training camp at Laurel Hill in preparation for the fire season ahead. Source: Timberbiz All up, 44 st
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WA private forestry barriers exposed

18 November 2020
The South West Timber Hub recently released the findings of a report into private forestry which explored the barriers to landowners as the WA plantation estate continues to diminish. Source: The West Australian The report was commissioned by the Hub as a result of investment in Austr
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New members for Forest & Wood Products board

18 November 2020
Craig Taylor has been elected as chair of the Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Board, following the retirement of John Simon. Under the FWPA constitution, the chair is elected by fellow directors at the first board meeting following the Annual General Meeting. Source: Timbe
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COVID-19 scare forces mill closure in SA

18 November 2020
COVID-19 has forced the temporary closure of a Green Triangle timber mill. Yahl timber mill Roundwood Solutions near Mount Gambier has closed as a precaution after a link to a potential coronavirus case was discovered on Tuesday. Source: Timberbiz Around 30 people are expected to be t
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SA Opposition calls for support package post China ban

18 November 2020
South Australia’s Opposition Forestry Minister Clare Scriven has called on the State Government to provide a support package to the forestry industry following China’s export ban on all timber leaving from Victoria. Source: The Border Watch Ms Scriven said last week’s announcement wil
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