Federal Labor is celebrating four by-election wins in Braddon, Longman, Perth and Fremantle. Bill Shorten declared it a “Super Saturday night” for the Labor party, calling the by-election results a signpost to Labor winning government at the next federal poll. Sources: ABC

Forests cover almost one-third of the world’s land area and over one billion people rely on them for their livelihoods. Source: Steve Nicholson, director of sustainability at Solaris Paper As of March 2017, nearly 450 companies had made 760 commitments to curb forest destruction in su

Oregon State University will receive nearly US$500,000 from the USDA to study the effects of moisture accumulation in mass timber buildings. Source: Working Forest According to a report in the Captial Press, Oregon State University will receive nearly US$500,000 from the USDA to conti

As the official death toll from Greece’s wildfires mounted, it became clear this was a national tragedy of a kind awfully familiar to Australians. Source: Sydney Morning Herald Horrific stories emerged as rescue workers made gruesome discoveries, such as the group of 26 men, women and

The biggest INTERFORST of all times, boasting 75,000 square meters and 453 exhibitors (160 of whom from abroad) met with an exceptionally positive response from all participants. Source: Timberbiz Exhibitors praised the visitors’ quality and professional expertise. The smooth organiza

The commissioner of the Huon Valley Council believes the much anticipated application for a proposed woodchip mill in southern Tasmania is unlikely to be lodged before council elections in October, and is warning against returning a divided local government. Source: ABC News In what&#

A Greens grab for the balance of power at the November Victorian election risks rural communities losing access to water, timber and intensive farming practices. Source: The Weekly Times The Victorian Greens are demanding an end to logging in 355,000ha of Victoria’s central highlands

New Zealand Associate Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri has launched the new Good Employer Awards in recognition of outstanding primary industry employers and those that provide services to the primary industries. Source: Timberbiz The new awards are sponsored by the Ministry for Pri