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Hypocrisy of Andrews Gov’t on display

08 May 2023
The hypocrisy of the Andrews Labor Government was on show last week when it boasted the use of Darwin Stringybark in the construction of the new St Kilda Pier, says Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. Source: Timberbiz “This is hardwood timber harvested from the native forests of t
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Tas portal to estimate carbon impact and tree offsets

08 May 2023
Landowners will be encouraged to learn how they can estimate their carbon impact thanks to the Tasmanian Government’s investment in the future of the State’s forestry sector via a new portal. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Resources, Felix Ellis, said the Farm Forestry Carbon Tool and
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Building a bridge to education, fishing and farming

05 May 2023
The eye-catching 25-metre-long Gulou bridge in Jiangmen, China, forms part of an eco-cultural tourist resort for nature education, fishing, and farming activities. Hundreds of PEFC-certified wooden elements are bolted together to form the bridge, paying tribute to the traditional cons
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Friday analysis: the ongoing damage of voting Labor and Greens

05 May 2023
“To those people who voted Labor and Greens, I hope you truly realise what damage you have done to these small communities and the businesses that have put food on the table for so many.” These words from Walkers Sawmill owner Graham Walker in a letter to the local paper the Corryong
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JK retires from Hyne after almost three decades

05 May 2023
Today, Jon Kleinschmidt, known fondly throughout the business and industry as ‘JK’, officially retires as Chief Executive Officer of Hyne Timber and XLam. Source: Timberbiz Jon has held the role of CEO for 11 years, having commenced in the business as the mill engineer at the Tuan Sof
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Redmond sawmill to close in WA not enough wood says owner

05 May 2023
Just this week the ABC reported that another sawmill in WA is about to close as it does not have a sufficient supply to continue to operate. Source: Timberbiz When Redmond Sawmill closes, which is expected within a few months, it will be the fourth to do so since the ban on native log
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Corryong mill to close by September after 87 years

05 May 2023
The timber mill at Corryong will close by September this year, once the existing log stock is milled. Source: Corryong Courier It will be the end of an era for Walkers Sawmill after 87 years of operation under three generations of the family. Current owner, Graham Walker, was in Corry
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Opinion: Graham Walker – why the Corryong mill will close

05 May 2023
  I came to Corryong last Friday to announce to the employees that our sawmill will close once the existing log stock is milled. The gloomy sky over our log stack showed how I was feeling as I delivered the bad news. It was the hardest decision I have ever made but it was the rig
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FSC ANZ 2023 Annual General Meeting

03 May 2023
This year’s FSC Australia’s AGM is to be held in Melbourne on 11 May. Members are invited to attend along and participate in person or via a Zoom link. Source: Timberbiz The meeting aims to unpack the challenges and identify solutions for responsible forest management and the future d
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Timber framing research shows preference of wood over steel

03 May 2023
Recent research from the Timber Framing Collective shows that people continue to choose timber framing over steel due to its low cost, fast assembly, flexibility and ease of renovation. Source: Timberbiz But it’s the incredible environmental benefits that are really resonating in a wo
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