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Community housing for needy Australians

16 September 2024
The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) has welcomed the announcement of the first round of commitments from the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), which will see 13,700 social and affordable homes built, housing more than 25,000 Australians in need. Source: Timberbiz Fun
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This is Wood Work in South Australia

16 September 2024
The South Australian Forest Products Association has launched “This is Wood Work” a powerful campaign shining a spotlight on career pathways in South Australia’s forest and timber industries – the ultimate renewable. Source: Timberbiz This industry-driven campaign, l
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Commonwealth laws for forestry contractors on foot in Victoria

16 September 2024
New Commonwealth laws provide protections for independent contractors working in the road transport industry and gig workers, from 26 August 2024. These laws operate alongside Victoria’s Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005. Source: Timberbiz There are laws hirers and freig
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EWPAA unveils new office

16 September 2024
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia’s new mezzanine office and boardroom was formally opened by EWPAA Chair Stuart Toakley last week enthusiastically attended by industry and supply chain representatives. Source: Timberbiz The new office is open and welcoming, sh
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Thirty years spent with OneFortyOne

30 August 2024
With an official 30 years on the clock, and an extra eight pre-career break for kids, OneFortyOne Contractor Manager/EHSR Administrator Jenni Kain has dedicated almost four decades of her career to building relationships and helping people. Source: Timberbiz Ms Kain’s milestone is a c
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Recycling and reusing buyback timber

30 August 2024
The Lismore App reported on the NSWRA’s (Reconstruction Authority) plans to recycle and reuse building materials from purchased homes through the Resilient Homes Program. Source: The Lismore App It was announced that a timber recycling trial is taking place in two locations in L
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Victoria’s Big Build donates logs to be repurposed

28 August 2024
In April 2024, Melbourne’s Brunt Road level crossing became the 76th consigned to history when a new road bridge opened to allow vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross the busy Pakenham Line. Source: Timberbiz With traffic flowing over the new road bridge, journeys a
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New HQ for OneFortyOne NZ – timber triumph

28 August 2024
As a forestry business OneFortyOne (OFO) wanted to show how timber can be used to achieve a cost-effective carbon neutral build so they have taken all the components that are normally made from concrete and steel and have tried to find a timber alternate. Source: Timberbiz According t
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WA’s Timber transition grant

28 August 2024
The $3million Timber Region Transition Grant (TRTG) is the final grant on offer as part of the WA Government’s 80 million Native Forest Transition Plan. Source: Timberbiz Applications for the TRTG are open for submissions, offering businesses up to $250,000 in matched funding to suppo
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CLT Toolbox opens to offer a free version

28 August 2024
CLT Toolbox, an innovative leader in mass timber engineering, has announced the launch of a free version of its groundbreaking software. Source: Timberbiz Designed to advance the adoption of sustainable timber construction across Australia, this new version of CLT Toolbox offers engin
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