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Forestry wishlist for March Tasmanian election

16 February 2024
All Tasmanian political parties are being urged to throw their support behind the state’s sustainable forestry industry, ahead of the 23 March State election. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at the launch of the Tasmanian Forest Products Association Election Wishlist, TFPA Chief Executive
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Diana Hallam leaves fisheries and forestry for new CEO role at AFPA

16 February 2024
The Australian Forest Products Association has appointed experienced government relations professional Diana Hallam as its new Chief Executive Officer. Source: Timberbiz Ms Hallam has a long and distinguished career working at senior levels of the Australian public service, as Chief o
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Opinion: Marcus Musson – February allows forest owners a grin

16 February 2024
February has kicked off with a hiss and a roar with log exporters pulling out the pencil sharpeners and publishing prices in the mid to highNZ$130’s for A grade (except for Bluff and Lyttleton where you poor folks are between NZ$10 and NZ$20/m3 less). This price level has given forest
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Friday analysis: More value in apprentices than just a pair of hands

16 February 2024
The timber industry in Australia plays a significant role in the nation’s economy, providing employment opportunities and contributing to various sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and forestry. Within this industry, apprenticeships hold particular importance, serving
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Implementing Australia’s new National Biosecurity Strategy

14 February 2024
The implementation plan to assist in delivery of Australia’s first National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS), a collaborative, national approach to protecting Australia from exotic pests and diseases backed by all government agriculture ministers, has been released. Source: Timberbiz First
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Offer of salvaged timber from Port Lincoln Jetty

14 February 2024
The City of Port Lincoln is inviting applications from community groups, private individuals and businesses interested in utilising or repurposing salvaged timber from the recently refurbished Port Lincoln Town Jetty. Source: Timberbiz “We’ve had considerable interest from community m
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Major rebranding for Big River Group

14 February 2024
Big River Group, a leading supplier of building materials and panels across ANZ, has announced a strategic rebranding initiative aimed at fortifying its market position. Source: Timberbiz John Lorente, CEO of Big River Group, said the rebranding is a proactive step to streamline opera
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Aurecon a principal partner for ARC

14 February 2024
Aurecon has committed $200,000 in funding and in-kind support as a Principal Partner of the $16.5 million ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub to Advance Timber for Australia’s Future Built Environment, administered by the University of Queensland. Source: Timberbiz The aim of t
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Salvage report on Black Summer fires reveals effective collaboration

14 February 2024
  Effective collaboration across the timber industry and learning the lessons from past fire salvage efforts have been highlighted as key factors underpinning the success of the record salvage program in the Tumut and Tumbarumba regions following the Black Summer fires in a repor
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Pre-budget submission to highlight building and construction

12 February 2024
As the Australian economy navigates a complex landscape, Master Builders Australia has used its pre-budget submission to remind the Federal Government of the critical importance of the building and construction industry. Source: Timberbiz The industry which employs more than 1.3 milli
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