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Wooden clogs are de rigueur for fashionistas

04 November 2020
Louis Vuitton clogs are apparently the latest to jump on the wooden clog trend of 2021 according to fashionistas. Clogs seem to be one of the trendiest footwear styles at the moment, bringing the wooden sandal silhouette into the spotlight through the resurgence of Crocs and luxury ta
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New American hardwoods guide is a visual tech tool

04 November 2020
The American Hardwood Export Council has brought together its species and grading guides into a single Guide to Sustainable American Hardwoods, complete with illustrated application case studies. Its aim is to provide a publication that ‘informs, educates and inspires’ and meets the n
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China’s first timber train loaded

04 November 2020
The first “timber train” from Zhangjiagang (Jiangsu province) to the Ganzhou International Dry Port arrived on 29 September. The train was loaded with 40 containers, all of which contained wood imported through Zhangjiagang by Linsentai Furniture Ltd and other local furniture companie
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Stirling Machinery expands to NZ from strong Australian base

04 November 2020
Australia’s Stirling Machinery has entered the New Zealand market to supply and install premium machines and provide a fully integrated service, from consultancy through to servicing. Source: Timberbiz A division of tooling supplier, Accurate, Stirling has enjoyed strong and steady gr
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ABS data shows uptick in building

04 November 2020
The number of loans for the construction of a new houses increased by 27.1% in September to the highest result since the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) commenced collection of this data in 2002. Source: Timberbiz “The ABS also released its building approvals data, which is a mo
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Gippsland timber trainer wins Victorian Trainer of the Year

04 November 2020
TAFE Gippsland Timber Training Unit manager Kevin Nunn has been named Victoria’s Teacher/Trainer of the Year in the 2020 Victorian Training Awards. Source: Timberbiz The awards have been progressively announced over the past week in a virtual setting in lieu of the customary gala awar
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Morrison aims fire funding at indigenous groups

04 November 2020
The Federal Government is highlighting the importance of indigenous fire and land management practices with the opening of a $2 million grants round to strengthen and share traditional knowledge and practices. Source: Timberbiz As part of the Government’s $200 million Wildlife and Bus
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Councils and communities call on Morrison for fire mitigation strategies

04 November 2020
Experienced land and fire managers from eight community groups across Australia have jointly written to the Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging the restoration of healthy and safe rural landscapes. Source: Timberbiz The grass-roots organisations represent more than 6000 members and 1
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Timber Queensland ready to work with Palaszczuk government

04 November 2020
Queensland’s forest and timber industry is committed and ready to work with the re-elected Palaszczuk Government following the 2020 State Election. Labor won enough seats to govern in its own right in Queensland on Saturday night with Annastacia Palaszczuk clinching a third term as Pr
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Australian $1.6b timber exports to China in doubt

04 November 2020
Australia’s $1.6 billion timber export business with China could come to an abrupt halt Friday after unconfirmed instructions from Chinese customs authorities. Also under threat is Australian wine, copper, barley, coal, sugar, and lobster. Source: Timberbiz The notice, distributed by
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