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Tas Greens and Labor getting too cosy again

21 October 2024
The threat to Tasmania’s renewable regrowing forestry sector is at risk once again with Labor and the Greens set to jump back into bed with each other. Source: Timberbiz Reports that a secret deal has been made with the Greens in a bid to keep Labor in power will decimate the jobs of
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Opal confirms Maryvale mill will keep producing brown paper

18 October 2024
The rumour mill is rife, after reports emerged that the Maryvale mill was running at a financial loss of $4.5 million per month and faced potential cessation of operations. Opal has since admitted that it has faced financial issues since VicForests stop supplying wood to the mill. Sou
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CMTP acquires Palletmasters

18 October 2024
CMTP, a leading provider of pallet manufacturing and supply chain solutions in Australia, is has announced its acquisition of Palletmasters in Queensland, a well-respected name in the pallet manufacturing industry. Source: Timberbiz This strategic acquisition strengthens CMTP’s positi
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Australian Timber Design Awards Bates Smart for Washington Embassy

18 October 2024
Architects Bates Smart, one of Australia’s oldest architectural firms, has won the overall Australian Timber Design Award for their outstanding Embassy of Australia in Washington DC. Source: Timberbiz, photos Joe Fletcher The awards, now in their 25th year, were announced on Wed
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Opinion: Gary Bacon AM – The King’s Botanist

18 October 2024
Rare it is to have a definitive historical date and place for the discovery of a natural renewable resource that is the foundation of an industry which prospers to the present day. Source: Dr Gary Bacon AM. Australian Rural & Regional News Tuesday 21 September 1824 is that note-wo
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Forestry and timber can build 50,000 new homes

16 October 2024
The nation’s forestry and timber industry can help build 50,000 much needed new homes annually with climate friendly timber and wood – but we need a strong and stable construction sector to achieve that, according to Australian Forest Products Association CEO Diana Hallam. Source: Tim
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Research projects chosen for funding from Australian Forest and Wood Innovations

16 October 2024
Two research projects supported by Growers Research Advisory Committee members have been selected among eight projects to receive funding through Australian Forest and Wood Innovations’ inaugural $5 million National Open Call for research. Source: Timberbiz Funded through cash and in-
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National Work Safe Month

14 October 2024
As part of National Safe Work Month, the Hyne Group had the honour of hosting Dan Kennedy, a dedicated Safety Advocate for WorkSafe Queensland, at its Tuan and Glulam sites. Source: Timberbiz Mr Kennedy’s visit, presented as part of Safe Work Australia’s SafeTea initiative, brou
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Low apprenticeship numbers spell trouble for housing

14 October 2024
Experts at Master Builders Australia have warned that low apprenticeship numbers will worsen the nation’s housing crisis if action is not taken immediately.  Source: Timberbiz The warning comes after new Australian Bureau of Statistics data revealed that 2023-24 was the worst year for
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Loans for new homes higher this year

14 October 2024
The number of housing loans issued for the purchase and construction of a new home in the three months to August was 9.1% higher than at the same time in the previous year. Source: Timberbiz The ABS released the Lending Indicators data for August 2024 which provides the latest statist
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