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AFCA introduces new membership category

24 November 2023
The Australian Forest Contractors Association is introducing a new membership category called ‘Supporter’ to build on this year’s growth in membership. Source: Timberbiz AFCA general manager Tim Lester the AFCA was proud of its remarkable growth over the past 12 months with membership
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Greens accused of bullying and harassment at enterprise hearing

24 November 2023
The chair of Tasmania’s state-owned forestry company has accused the Greens of “bullying and harassment” for using the title “Forestry Tasmania” during a government business enterprise hearing. Source: The Mercury Forestry Tasmania was renamed Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) in 2017
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Report clearly shows contribution of forestry to Murray Region

24 November 2023
A socio-economic report completed by the University of Canberra clearly demonstrates the significant economic and employment contribution of the forestry and wood processing industry to the Murray Region, but the industry is not out of the woods yet with a looming resource constraint
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Opinion: Nick Steele – Tasmania is well ahead of Feds in protecting environment

24 November 2023
Recently, Australian Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek, announced the Federal Government is investing millions to reach their aspirational goal of protecting 30% of Australia’s land mass by 2030. It’s a noble target, and I urge Ms Plibersek to look to Tasmania as
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Friday analysis: the socio-economic results of post bushfire recovery

24 November 2023
Australia’s timber industry is, in the most past, a pretty resilient industry. Regardless of what gets thrown at it – flood, fire, government interference, protestors – by and large it just knuckles down and gets on with the job at hand. Especially when it comes to bushfires. The indu
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Annual replanting program sows more than 3 million seeds

22 November 2023
Forestry Corporation has sown 3.1 million seeds at Grafton Nursery, as part of the annual replanting program supplying timber and wood resources for future generations. Source: Timberbiz It has been a busy time at the nursery with production occurring in recent months. Dispatch has be
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WA visit to understand sustainability in the forestry sector

22 November 2023
In a recent visit to Bunbury and Perth, Western Australia, Matt de Jongh, Sustainability Manager at Responsible Wood, embarked on a journey to explore and understand the various facets of sustainability within the region’s forestry sector. Source: Timberbiz One of the highlights
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Caboolture saw doctor claims top gong

22 November 2023
TAFE NSW has helped a Caboolture apprentice saw doctor with no previous connection to the timber industry claim a prestigious national award. Source: Timberbiz Daniel McNabb, 20, was this month honoured with the 2023 Camco Best Teamwork and Communication Award at the TAFE NSW Saw Tech
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Rate rises hit Sydney, Melbourne hardest

20 November 2023
The rise in the cash rate is hitting the Sydney and Melbourne new home markets the hardest, according to the HIA’s Chief Economist Tim Reardon. Source: Timberbiz HIA has released its economic and industry Outlook report which includes updated forecasts for new home building and renova
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Community Fire Protection Grants program in WA

20 November 2023
Western Australia’s Forest Products Commission launched the new Community Fire Protection Grants Program in May 2023 to provide grants of up to $10,000 to support volunteer fire brigades and other relevant organisations with their fire prevention, preparedness, and response acti
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