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Housing stimulus plan released by MBA to stem huge fall

25 May 2020
A housing stimulus plan that includes $40,000 cash grants for people building a new property as its centrepiece has been released by the Master Builders Association (MBA). Current industry forecasting indicates new home building will fall by almost 50%, putting half a million jobs at
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East Gippsland crushed under Victorian Government inaction

22 May 2020
East Gippsland native timber harvest and haulage operators are in a dire situation with the State Government again unjustifiably halting their work, according to the Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath. Source: Timberbiz Ms Bath said that two weeks ago, she had written to the Mini
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Fletcher Building feels the housing downturn, 1500 jobs lost

22 May 2020
Fletcher Building is sacking 1500 people, including 500 in Australia, because of a sharp drop in demand as residential construction is hit by a coronavirus-related slowdown, and it has warned of further problems ahead for the housing market. Source: Timberbiz Fletcher is to cut staff
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New Tasmanian industry forestry body formed

22 May 2020
The Tasmanian forest products industry has formed a new peak body, the Tasmanian Forest Products Association to represent its interests and concerns to the community and with local, State and Federal governments. Source: Timberbiz The TFPA’s membership includes all the major growers a
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Are Greens spiking trees in Tasmania? A deadly serious concern for sawmillers

22 May 2020
Tasmanian Police are investigating fresh allegations of “deadly” tree spiking in Tasmanian forests, as protests in logging areas starts up again. The spiked logs were supplied to at least two southern Tasmanian sawmills on Tuesday, destroying saws worth up to $15,000 and,
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Opinion: Tim Johnston – Forestry can support our return to normal

22 May 2020
In recent days the State and Commonwealth Governments have begun to announce plans for a phased relaxation of the restrictions in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. This welcome news has come after many weeks of uncertainty and anxiety for Victorians, and I’m sure I’m not alone in
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Opinion: Dr Nerida Anderson and Professor Rodney Keenan – forestry is a great opportunity for farmers

22 May 2020
Australia’s catastrophic bushfires earlier this year may seem like a long time ago now as focus has shifted to the COVID-19 pandemic, but their impact continues. The fires, which devastated the country’s east, had a major impact on timber resources in both plantations and
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Friday Analysis: Spiking a log is simply bastardry

22 May 2020
It is surprisingly hard to put into words the bastardry being inflicted on Tasmania’s mill operators. Spikes have been found in several trees at two Tasmanian sawmills leaving political parties at loggerheads over who is responsible for the industrial sabotage. Source: Bruce Mitchell
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VicForests wants input on Management of High Conservation Value

20 May 2020
VicForests is seeking input from interested and affected parties on its updated Management of High Conservation Value (HCV) documentation. The deadline for submissions is 29 May, after which VicForests will finalise this version of the Management of High Conservation document. Source:
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Eden-Monaro seat a three-way female battle

20 May 2020
A mother-of-five has entered the battle for the federal seat of Eden-Monaro despite the chaos surrounding the seat’s vacancy. Karen Porter will be running as an independent under the ‘New Liberals party’ banner after Labor member Dr Mike Kelly announced his retiremen
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