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Federal government backs forestry with information videos

24 September 2019
Australia’s forest industries have been showcased in new promotional videos produced by the Federal Department of Agriculture. The videos, the flagship of which premiered at the AFPA members’ dinner in Canberra, cover different themes of forest industries and promote their environment
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Portsea Clubhouse rebuilt for a new generation

18 September 2019
In 1960, the original Portsea Surf Life Saving Clubhouse in Victoria was constructed from a packing crate. Now, more than 60 years later, it has been transformed into a once-in a generation clubhouse. Situated right along the beach, this $9 million project required a full demolition a
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WA timbers up for auction

18 September 2019
Western Australia’s Forest Products Commission is expecting spirited bidding from wood enthusiasts and craftspeople when approximately 400 tonnes of logs and a selection of sawn timber from the South West and Goldfields regions, are auctioned at the FPC Harvey Mill on 21 September. So
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Government aims to streamline exporting legislation

18 September 2019
According to the Federal Government it wants exporters have access to modern, streamlined legislation that helps them get their goods into overseas markets and has released the exposure draft of the Export Control Bill 2019. Source: Timberbiz “The Bill shows this government’s continui
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Uncovering new opportunities to use wood in housing

18 September 2019
Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is working to uncover new opportunities in the detached housing market, with the development of a technical extension program that will encourage the use of wood products in residential Class 1 properties.  Source: Timberbiz The recently launc
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Combined ANZ log exports up 9.5% in 2018-19

16 September 2019
Combined exports of softwood logs from New Zealand and Australia totalled 26.4 million m3 in the 2018-19 financial year. Total exports from the two countries lifted 9.5% compared with the prior year, in line with the 10.5% per annum increases recorded over the decade since 2009. Sourc
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Vale: Glenn Britton

16 September 2019
Tasmanian timber stalwart Glenn Britton passed away in at the Royal Hobart Hospital last Thursday night, following a stroke. Mr Britton was most recently managing director of Tasmanian timber company, Britton Timbers. He was aged 76. Source: Timberbiz Australian Forest Products Associ
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Tech transfer for the softwood sector to improve processing

16 September 2019
A new approach to tech transfer and skills development was delivered through a workshop to help the softwood sector improve its understanding of how to better use the massive quantities of data collected during mill operations, with a view to improving processing activities. Source: T
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Built Environment finalists in Vic Premier’s Sustainability Awards

12 September 2019
Gillies Hall at Monash University, the Nightingale 2.0 apartment development in Melbourne’s Fairfield, and Gannawarra Shire Council’s program Sustainable Gannawarra have been announced as finalists in the Built Environment category of the 2019 Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Source:
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Tigercat supports C3’s Australian expansion

12 September 2019
Forestry logistics company C3, which began life as an on-wharf logistics business in New Zealand in the 1950s, is today a modern, leading edge provider of product and handling solutions on wharf and beyond, employing more than 1400 people. Source: Timberbiz The company expanded its fo
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