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Tasmanian Timber Awards winners announced

18 September 2023
Twelve highly coveted awards were presented at Friday night’s Tasmanian Timber Awards, hosted by the Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network, including a recognition of industry stalwart Bryan Hayes’ outstanding contribution to the sector over more than 50 years. Source: Timberb
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MBA says construction is the canary in the economic coal mine

15 September 2023
Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn says the building and construction industry is the canary in the economic coal mine and activity will be very dependent on the macroeconomic environment. Source: Timberbiz The MBA this week released an update to its forecasts for the building
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VicForests independent audit shows continuous improvement

15 September 2023
VicForests latest independent audit conducted in 32 coupes with harvesting operations in 2020–21 across the Central Highlands, Gippsland, East Gippsland and North East Regional Forest Agreement areas have shown a continuous improvement in its audit results. Source: Timberbiz As part o
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Out of work foresters put to work clearing firebreaks in Victoria

15 September 2023
VicForests harvest and haulage contractors put out-of-work by the Andrews government’s closure of the native forest industry will be put back on departmental books to help clear strategic fire breaks. Source: Weekly Times The harvesters and their machinery were left sitting idle after
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Great Koala National Park is not a cure-all for koala care

15 September 2023
The New South Wales State Government’s proposed Great Koala National Park is not an extinction panacea for koalas, according to the President of Forestry Australia Dr Michelle Freeman. Source: Timberbiz “We all care about protecting koalas,” Dr Freeman said. “They’re an iconic part of
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Opinion: Peter Dutton – the Liberals will back forestry we see the benefits

15 September 2023
Fifty-nine years ago, in recognition of the economic importance of our forestry industry and to support its development, Prime Minister Robert Menzies established the Australian Forestry Council. Twenty-six years ago, in signing the first of many regional forest agreements, Prime Mini
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Friday analysis: Cute Koalas can kill an industry without good reason

15 September 2023
Here we go again. Logging has been stopped in parts of the proposed Great Koala National Park on the New South Wales Mid North Coast while the state government determines the impact on koalas and timber industry jobs. The halt, announced on Tuesday, covers 106 koala “hubs”
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Sue Grau new convenor of TFFPN

13 September 2023
The Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network has appointed Sue Grau as Convenor following the retirement of inaugural Convenor, Therese Taylor. Ms Taylor had held the role since the Network’s inception in 2018. Source: Timberbiz Ms Grau is no stranger to the Australian forest ind
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Founder of CLT Toolbox is the Emerging Professional of the Year

13 September 2023
Adam Jones, the founder of CLT Toolbox, has been awarded the Engineers Australia Emerging Professional of the Year Award for contributions to the advancement of sustainable construction practices. Source: Timberbiz The CLT Toolbox overcomes a key bottleneck preventing the important tr
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Government should also consider carbon benefits of new housing fund

13 September 2023
The Albanese Government should encourage timber homes being built under the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund to fast track our net zero commitments and help Australia fight climate change, according to Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Associati
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