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Queensland offers free mediators to deal with building disputes

05 July 2021
Homeowners and builders in Queensland caught in the “perfect storm” of rising prices and material shortages now have access to free help to get their homes built. The Accelerated Builder/Consumer Dispute (ABCD) service went live on 1 July with free professional mediators to help frust
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Timberlink’s new bio composite Bell Bay plant awarded grant

02 July 2021
Timberlink is to build Tasmania’s first Bio Composite plant at Bell Bay. The Federal Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley, Tasmanian Minister for Environment Roger Jaensch and Member for Bass Bridget Archer today announced a $5.8M grant to support construction of the $12m plant. So
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Willow trees can treat wastewater

02 July 2021
Every year in Canada, six trillion litres of municipal wastewater are partially treated and released into the environment, while another 150 billion litres of untreated sewage are discharged straight into pristine surface waters. Source: Timberbiz Now researchers have found a way to s
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Japanese mills reel from soaring New Zealand radiata pine log prices

02 July 2021
Export prices of New Zealand radiate pine logs are soaring. Late May and early June shipment prices steeply increased by US$24-25 per cbm and with future increases certain Japanese mills are reeling. Source: Tropical Timber Market Report, Timberbiz Sawmills cutting radiata pine logs i
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Logset invests in harvester head assembly upgrades

02 July 2021
During the northern spring this year Logset made comprehensive investments in its harvester head assembly at its factory in Koivulahti, Finland. New harvester head assembly spaces have been built which increases the production capacity by 50% and safety has been improved. Source: Timb
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NZ reports highest annual residential builds on record

02 July 2021
New Zealand Government support for and investment in the construction sector is once again paying off with the highest annual number of residential building consents on record, according to the Minister for Building and Construction Poto Williams. Source: Timberbiz “We are consenting
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Victoria’s short-sighted plan triggers timber shortage

02 July 2021
The current timber shortage for house frames has shown that the Victorian Government’s plan to exit native forestry is short-sighted, according to Victorian Forest Products Association CEO Deb Kerr. Source: Timberbiz Ms Kerr said the shortage was driving the construction industry to l
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Longest glulam beams at 42m delivered to Mount Gambier

02 July 2021
The longest single glulam timber beams ever shipped to Australia – spanning up to 42 metres – have been delivered to Mount Gambier in South Australia. The timber rafters were crafted at Hess Timber’s production facility in Kleinheubach, Germany. Source: Timberbiz The beams
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Proposed changes to Vic Timber Release Plan open for comment

02 July 2021
VicForests is seeking stakeholder and community comments on proposed changes to the Timber Release Plan. The TRP identifies potential operational areas for the coming years and is updated regularly as part of VicForests’ ordinary planning process. Source: Timberbiz The proposed change
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Vic Code of Practice for Timber review overdue but will it be followed

02 July 2021
The Victorian Government’s overhaul of the Code of Practice for Timber Production has been guardedly welcomed by the Victorian Forest Products Association and the Shadow Assistant Minister for Forestry Gary Blackwood. Source: Timberbiz Both Mr Blackwood and Victorian Forest Products A
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