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Log Haulage Manual review by ForestWorks

29 March 2023
ForestWorks is reviewing and updating the Log Haulage Manual, a crucial document that supports the specific skills required to transport harvested timber safely. Source: Timberbiz It is being revised to reflect the new Forestry Log Haulage – Industry Code of Practice being developed b
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FireKing fire tankers part of SA upgrades for forestry firefighting

29 March 2023
Major upgrades to specialist firefighting equipment will underpin ForestrySA’s commitment to community fire prevention, preparedness and response in the Adelaide Hills for many years to come. Source: Timberbiz ForestrySA’s state-of-the-art FireKing fire tankers have undergone complete
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2022 Australian log export review – softwood and hardwood down

27 March 2023
IndustryEdge’s benchmark Australian and New Zealand Export Log Price Index fell throughout 2022. By December, the price index had fallen to USD96.39/m3, lower than it started the year. The combined index value for December trade was 90.70%, meaning the average log price was 9.3% lower
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Master Builder excellence awards nominations open

27 March 2023
Nominations have officially opened for the Master Builders Australia National Business Excellence Awards 2023. The awards recognise business best practice, improvement and innovation initiatives, compliance, safety, customer service and corporate social responsibility. Source: Timberb
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CFA recognises forestry employees firefighting in Victoria

27 March 2023
It was a proud moment to see forestry firefighters recognised nationally for keeping communities safe, according to Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Forest Products Association Deb Kerr. Source: Timberbiz The Country Fire Authority recently recognised forestry employees across
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State-of-the-art engineering software for mass timber buildings

27 March 2023
CLT Toolbox has launched its state-of-the-art engineering software, set to revolutionize the structural design process for mass timber buildings. Developed with in response to research from the supply chain and structural engineers across Australia, CLT Toolbox automates the complex s
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Labor elected in NSW and a Great Koala National Park

27 March 2023
The new State Government in New South Wales has been urged to address the state’s looming timber supply challenges as a priority and to protect forest workers from workplace harassment and trespass. Source: Timberbiz AFPA NSW CEO Victor Violante said NSW needs to significantly grow it
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Resilient Timber Homes Design competition worth $100k

24 March 2023
WoodSolutions has announced a total prize pool of $100,000 for new home designs that best showcase the positives of building with timber, in particular the ability to withstand increasingly adverse weather events as Australia’s climate continues to change. Source: Timberbiz Timber has
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Fire towers in Green Triangle to be upgraded with new tech

24 March 2023
The Green Triangle’s fire observation towers are set to be upgraded, including a new tower near Penola, delivering on a key State Government election commitment to update fire towers with new technologies. Source: The SE Voice Upgrade works totalling over $2m are set to begin shortly
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Skills Insight to address training for forest and timber work

24 March 2023
Skills Impact has established a new organisation, Skills Insight, with the role of a Jobs and Skills Council for a range of industries, including forestry and timber. Source: Timberbiz As one of 10 JSCs announced by Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor, Skills Insight w
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