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Uni SA to host Responsible Wood AGM in Mt Gambier

26 August 2019
The University of South Australia’s Mount Gambier Campus will be hosting Responsible Wood’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 22 October 2019. Speaking ahead of the announcement, Responsible Wood CEO, Simon Dorries, spoke of the importance of the Green Triangle to the Australian fores
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FSC Australia farewells CEO Sara Gipton

26 August 2019
The Forest Stewardship Council Australia has announced that Sara Gipton will step down as Chief Executive Officer at the end of September 2019. Ms Gipton has played a critical role in FSC Australia’s successes over the past two years, including the finalisation, launch, and implementa
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Master Builders predict a downturn in commercial building

21 August 2019
Forecasts released by Master Builders Australia suggest that the next few years will be a bit softer on the commercial building front. The favourable economic backdrop is forecast to propel commercial building forward by another 6.5% during 2019/20. Source: Timberbiz However, market a
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Maryborough timber industry day

21 August 2019
The Maryborough timber industry day held last weekend was attended by local parliamentary members and media from various sources. Presentations were made by Sam Slack (Slacks Hardwood), Mick Stephens (Timber Qld), Michael Guerin (Agforce) and Sean Ryan (PFSQ) emphasising the strength,
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Timber Floors & Decks: Reducing Risk seminar

20 August 2019
Timber remains one of the top choices for flooring and decking. However, choices made at the design and installation stages can impact appearance, durability and maintenance requirements. This seminar to be held on 17 September at Victoria Park Golf Club in Queensland will address the
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Timberlink wins award for top processing

20 August 2019
At the inaugural Tasmanian Timber Awards held this August in Launceston Timberlink was announced as the winner of the Timber Processing Excellence Award for the year, while also nominated as a finalist for the Innovation Award. Source: Timberbiz The award win was a great reward for th
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Tarpeena mill progress report

15 August 2019
District Council of Grant Mayor, Richard Sage and acting council CEO Jane Fetherstonhaugh toured the Tarpeena, South Australia mill to view progress together with Timberlink CEO Ian Tyson on 7 August. They witnessed the significant technological upgrades that are turning the Tarpeena
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New NSW building commissioner to speak at prefabAus

15 August 2019
David Chandler OAM, the newly appointed NSW Building Commissioner who starts his new role today, will be one of the leading speakers at the prefabAUS 2019 conference which is on at the International Convention Centre in Sydney from 10-11 September. Source: Timberbiz Mr Chandler is wel
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WA joins Tasmania and adopts Wood Encouragement Policy

15 August 2019
Western Australia has joined Tasmania to become the second state government to adopt a state-wide Wood Encouragement Policy (WEP). A WEP requires responsibly sourced wood be considered, where feasible, as the primary construction material in all new-build and refurbishment projects. S
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Scion’s new timber innovation hub on the rise

13 August 2019
Scion’s new innovation hub in New Zealand is taking shape with the three-storey building rising up as the massive timber components, assembled into diagonal grids, are secured in place. Source: Timberbiz Ready-to-assemble diagrid components arrived on site 26 July 2019. A specialist t
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