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Timber Queensland responds to new timber industry plan

05 November 2019
Timber Queensland CEO Mick Stephens said the announcement of a number of measures by the Queensland State Government was formal recognition of the unsuccessful hardwood plantation program, with more detail and work needed on key aspects of the proposed new plan. Source: Timberbiz The
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Queensland Government admits need for new timber plan

05 November 2019
The Queensland Government has announced that it is taking decisive action to support regional Queensland timber industry jobs, locking in hardwood supplies in the Wide-Bay Burnett region up to 2026 with a new timber plan. Source: Timberbiz The new timber industry action plan will guid
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Jubliee at the Green Triangle Timber industry Awards

05 November 2019
OneFortyOne’s Jubilee Sawmill has been recognised for its commitment to the timber industry with the Supreme Timber Industry Award at the Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards (GTTIA). Source: Timberbiz In front of a sell-out 500-plus audience on Friday night Jubilee Sawmill – OneFort
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Tours of XLam Wodonga and Hyne Tumbarumba

31 October 2019
XLam and Hyne Timber are offering a CLT plant and mill tour from 27-28 November 2019 for building design professionals including architects, developers, engineers, certifiers and cost planners. The two-day event will go behind the scenes at XLam’s CLT plant and Hyne’s Tumbarumba sawmi
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Top 5 – Logs & Lumber

31 October 2019
Every month, IndustryEdge publishes Wood Market Edge, Australia’s only forestry and wood products market and trade analysis, and supplies its customers with hundreds of unique data products, advisory and consulting services. Find out more at www.industryedge.com.au 1.8% – softwood log
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Nannup mill stripped of native timber supply

31 October 2019
Western Australia’s second largest timber mill has been stripped of a major native timber supply contract after it was caught on-selling more than 100 tonnes of marri logs for export. Source: ABC News, Timberbiz Under its contract with the Forest Products Commission (FPC), Nannu
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How to communicate with forestry stakeholders and the community

29 October 2019
The Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) has developed a seminar designed to up-skill forestry professionals to improve the way they communicate with forestry stakeholders and the broader community on the multiple values and benefits of sustainable forestry in Australia. Source:
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TMA event speaks to economy, promotion and regulation of timber

29 October 2019
Last week Timber Merchants Australia in conjunction with MGA Independent Retailers held an industry lunch in Melbourne for its joint membership along with industry stakeholders, suppliers to timber and parliamentary guests. Speakers at the lunch were Eileen Newbury (FWPA), Brien McDon
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Senator Duniam’s forestry delegation to Japan

29 October 2019
An Australian forest industries delegation to Japan accompanying the Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Senator Jonathan Duniam will build a stronger relationship and help expand the market for high-quality Australian forest products, Chief Executive Officer of the Australi
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TABMA awards announced in Sydney

24 October 2019
The annual TABMA awards evening was held at Doltone House in Sydney with attendance from around 280 guests including industry personnel representing the supply chain, wholesalers, resellers, manufacturers and suppliers. TABMA CEO David Little was on hand to present awards with MC Andr
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