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ABS data shows uptick in building

04 November 2020
The number of loans for the construction of a new houses increased by 27.1% in September to the highest result since the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) commenced collection of this data in 2002. Source: Timberbiz “The ABS also released its building approvals data, which is a mo
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Gippsland timber trainer wins Victorian Trainer of the Year

04 November 2020
TAFE Gippsland Timber Training Unit manager Kevin Nunn has been named Victoria’s Teacher/Trainer of the Year in the 2020 Victorian Training Awards. Source: Timberbiz The awards have been progressively announced over the past week in a virtual setting in lieu of the customary gala awar
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Councils and communities call on Morrison for fire mitigation strategies

04 November 2020
Experienced land and fire managers from eight community groups across Australia have jointly written to the Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging the restoration of healthy and safe rural landscapes. Source: Timberbiz The grass-roots organisations represent more than 6000 members and 1
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Timber Queensland ready to work with Palaszczuk government

04 November 2020
Queensland’s forest and timber industry is committed and ready to work with the re-elected Palaszczuk Government following the 2020 State Election. Labor won enough seats to govern in its own right in Queensland on Saturday night with Annastacia Palaszczuk clinching a third term as Pr
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Australian $1.6b timber exports to China in doubt

04 November 2020
Australia’s $1.6 billion timber export business with China could come to an abrupt halt Friday after unconfirmed instructions from Chinese customs authorities. Also under threat is Australian wine, copper, barley, coal, sugar, and lobster. Source: Timberbiz The notice, distributed by
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Lignia UK signs distribution agreement with Hurford Wholesale

02 November 2020
Lignia Wood Company, a timber business based in the UK, has signed a distribution agreement with Australian timber company Hurford Wholesale, who will be distributing Lignia products to the Australian and New Zealand markets. Source: Timberbiz Hurfords was established in 1932 and is a
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NSW Government gives $3m to Hyne Tumbarumba

02 November 2020
Hyne Timber has welcomed the announcement of almost $3 million NSW Government support for its Tumbarumba Mill bushfire recovery. The funding covers 50% of the Tumbarumba Mill Optimisation Project cost, which will assist in reducing operating costs, gain efficiencies and most important
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Ten ‘trees’ created to feature in Latrobe Creative Precinct

02 November 2020
Something unique is being crafted at the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods Manufacturing Facility at Heyfield on special order for the Latrobe Creative Precinct. Ten “trees” up to 8.5m high are being created in conjunction with ASH’s technical partner, TGA Engineering to be a feature o
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Bushfire Commission findings may be underwhelming or just plain common sense

02 November 2020
The Bushfire Royal Commission’s recommendations released Friday have been labelled as everything from underwhelming to common sense and overdue. In its report, the Commission made 80 recommendations to improve Australia’s national natural disaster arrangements. Source: Timberbiz Among
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Royal Commission Natural Disaster report calls for national federal approach

30 October 2020
Australia needs a national approach to natural disasters and the Federal Government must play a greater role than it currently does, according to the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements. Source: Timberbiz In its report published today, the Commission makes 80
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