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Qld and Vic preferred for funding under Australian Forest & Wood Innovations program

01 March 2024
Two new research centres have been identified as the preferred candidates to receive funding under the Albanese Government funded Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program after a competitive expressions of interest process. Source: Timberbiz Last year, it was announced th
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Fennell Forestry phase 2 of electric log truck trial

01 March 2024
Fennell Forestry will receive a $200,000 cash injection from the state government to commence phase two of an electric log truck trial. Source: The Border Watch The funding for phase two of the Fennell Forestry project will examine how heavy vehicle decarbonisation can contribute towa
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TFPA and CFMEU stunned by Tas Libs’ forestry promise

01 March 2024
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has accused the Liberal Party of using the timber industry as a political football. And the CFMEU says it is flabbergasted by the short-sighted approach of the Tasmanian Liberal party to jobs and communities reliant on the forestry industry. S
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NeXTimber’s unique facility for CLT and GLT production opens

01 March 2024
Timberlink has officially opened its NeXTimber by Timberlink manufacturing facility and upgraded its green mill located in Tarpeena, South Australia. Timberlink CEO Paul O’Keefe said the company was well positioned to play its part in supporting the Australian government’s COP28 commi
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Opinion: Mick Harrington – Labor discounts the struggle of Vic foresters

01 March 2024
Brendon and Rachel Clark are facing an unprecedented and unfair challenge, stemming from a confluence of unnecessary events that have left their lives in disarray. At the heart of their struggle is the abrupt downturn in the family seed collection business, a venture they dedicated ye
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Friday analysis: NeXTimber marries sustainability with innovation

01 March 2024
At a time when environmental consciousness has become paramount, industries are continuously seeking innovative ways to minimize their ecological footprint. Timberlink, a leading player in the timber industry, has taken a bold step forward with NeXTimber, a revolutionary product that
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An Italian tour for furniture makers

28 February 2024
The Stirling Group is putting together a tour for Australian and New Zealand furniture makers showcasing the manufacturing strengths of Italy’s three industry leading woodworking machinery factories. Source: Timberbiz Scheduled from 13-21 April 2024 the tour will culminate with the wo
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Brushing up on certification

28 February 2024
Certification plays a pivotal role in fostering environmentally conscious supply chains, and over the past week, Responsible Wood Sustainability Manager, Matt de Jongh, engaged in insightful discussions with certificate holders, Austpaper and DIY Resolutions and Australian Brushware C
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Tasmanian industry pushing radical proposal for logging

28 February 2024
Key Tasmanian Forest industry figures are pushing a radical proposal to allow logging of some of the state’s contentious forests in return for most being protected under Indigenous custodianship. Source: The Australian The concept discussed last month in behind-the-scenes talks involv
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Tassie’s Wood Guys up for sale

26 February 2024
The Wood Guys one of the Tasmania’s largest retailers of premium Tasmanian timber, is on the market for the first time since its establishment in 2005. Source: Timberbiz In the heart of Tasmania, a unique opportunity awaits those who dream of owning a piece of the island’s speciality
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