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Dwelling approvals rise in July

The number of dwellings approved rose 0.2% in July 2016, in trend terms, and has now risen for eight months, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week. Source: Timberbiz Dwelling approvals increased in July in New South Wales (2.4%) and Victoria
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Today, 41 people will die of sudden cardiac death

New analysis by the Heart Foundation is shedding light on how young (under 35) and apparently healthy people can suffer a Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). Sadly, heart disease takes one life every 26 minutes. Source: Timberbiz Around 15,000 Australians are being taken unexpectedly due to s
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NSW Forestry Industry Roadmap

The NSW Government has released a plan to build a stronger, more competitive and ecologically sustainable forestry industry. Source: NSW Government Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair said the NSW Forestry Industry Roadmap demonstrated NSW government support for the state̵
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Prince of Wales encourages sustainable forest management by supporting awards for young professionals in New Zealand and Australia

Two new forestry awards for New Zealand and Australia were announced at the New Zealand Institute of Forestry Conference in Dunedin. Source: Timberbiz The Prince of Wales Award for Sustainable Forestry recognises the achievements of an outstanding young forestry professional with a pa
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