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Stora Enso to sell four paper production sites

30 March 2022
Stora Enso has initiated a sales process for a possible divestment of four paper production sites. The divestment intent is aligned with the Group’s strategy to focus on long-term growth potential for its renewable products in packaging, building solutions and biomaterials innovations
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Shipping attention turns to the Russia effect

30 March 2022
Global shipping attention has swung to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with one of the world’s largest food producers potentially falling under the control of Russia’s President Putin and his cohort of allies. Source: IndustryEdge While the real tragedy is in the Ukraine, the follow on
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Log Max 2000T replaces 928A head

30 March 2022
Log Max has launched its new harvester head the Log Max 2000T. The new head will replace the classic 928A head. Source: Timberbiz This new head features increased performance and drivability compared with its predecessor. It feeds at 4m/s, which is an improvement of 30%. The 2000T’s f
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Tas tries again with Workplace Protection legislation

30 March 2022
Tasmania’s state government will again attempt to get its controversial Workplace Protection legislation passed, and this week released new legislation for a further round of public consultation. Source: Timberbiz The government signalled in August last year that it would re-int
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Vic Gov’t gives ‘free pass’ to protestors and green lawfare

30 March 2022
The Greens, Labor and Independents decision to vote down an amendment in Victoria’s Upper House which would have blocked third-party legal action against timber harvesting will decimate communities that rely on the timber industry, according to National leader Peter Walsh. Source: Tim
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Delivering a high spec high tech emergency services building

30 March 2022
Construction is well underway at the new Maryborough Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Complex, the first building of this type built in Australia using engineered timber solutions. Source: Timberbiz The contract to deliver Maryborough’s new $12.1 million fire and emergency
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Green Triangle Freight Action Plan proves its worth

30 March 2022
The Green Triangle Freight Action Plan (GTFAP) is continuing to prove its worth as a key advocacy body with Federal, Victorian, South Australian governments and industry. Source: SE Voice At the latest GTFAP meeting, representatives from all levels of government and key industry advoc
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NSW energy providers to register interest in renewables

30 March 2022
The opportunity to produce renewable energy and renewable timber side-by-side is one step closer in NSW, with energy providers being asked to formally register their interest in new renewable energy projects in State forest softwood (pine) timber plantations. Source: Timberbiz Forestr
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Federal Budget boosts home ownership dreams

30 March 2022
The measures to support home ownership contained in this budget will help thousands of Australians achieve the dream of home ownership, according to the Housing Industry Association. Source: Timberbiz “Research shows that 85% of renting households aspire to own their own home, yet onl
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AFPA agrees with the Federal Budget push for timber

30 March 2022
The Federal Budget’s confirmation of $86 million to establish new timber plantations has been welcomed by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) but it has warned that more action is needed to ensure Australia can meet its future timber and wood fibre needs. Source: Timberb
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