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What can an Upper House inquiry do for native forestry?

28 November 2019
At the protest rally held in Melbourne on Tuesday 26 November outside Parliament House, the leader of the Victorian opposition, Michael O’Brien, stated that he would instigate an inquiry into the closing down of the native forestry industry in Victoria. The proposed Legislative Counci
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Legislative Council inquiry on native forestry shutdown

26 November 2019
  Victoria’s opposition leader, Michael O’Brien speaking at the first of what may be many such protests, stated that he would put the facts on the table about native forestry in Victoria and his party would push for an upper house inquiry in 2020. The proposed Legislative Council
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Forestry Corp NSW takes out silver in tourism awards

25 November 2019
Forestry Corporation of NSW has had its Sealy Lookout (Niigi Niigi) recognised with a silver in the NSW Tourism Awards (Tourist Attraction category). Found in Orara East State Forest, the lookout showcases the natural beauty of Coffs Harbour and is a drawcard for the region’s tourists
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Teaching the teachers about timber

25 November 2019
More than 30 teachers from Parkfield Primary recently got an education on the timber industry as part of a Leschenault Timber Industry Club (LTIC) forest field trip in Western Australia. Source: Timberbiz Communications and stakeholder engagement manager Jennifer Eliot said the Forest
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New RDO Australia Group acquires Vanderfield and Vermeer

25 November 2019
RDO Equipment has announced the consolidation of its business interests in Australia and the appointment of Julie Whitcombe as CEO of the newly formed RDO Australia Group, as the business acquires 100% ownership of Queensland-based machinery dealer Vanderfield and Vermeer Equipment Ho
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AUSTimber ticket sales open

25 November 2019
AUSTimber and AFCA have announced that ticket sales for AUSTimber 2020 are now live. AUSTimber show tickets, welcome dinner tickets and AUSTimber merchandise are ready to be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/austimber2020-the-largest-timber-show-in-australasia-tickets-79476
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Evidence does not support ABC conclusion that catchment is at risk

25 November 2019
The Institute of Foresters of Australia is frustrated at the national broadcaster, once again, misrepresenting evidence to support dubious claims, this time in its story about water catchments. The ABC last week reported Melbourne’s drinking water is being put at risk by “
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No illegal logging near water catchments says VicForests

21 November 2019
VicForests has strongly rejected allegations Melbourne’s drinking water is being put at risk by “widespread” illegal logging near water catchment areas. In Victoria, regulations prohibit logging on steep slopes — usually more than 30 degrees — to protect the integrit
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Truck industry may dodge hike in taxes

21 November 2019
The trucking industry may have dodged a tax hike bullet with State transport ministers appearing to soften on a proposed lift in trucking taxes. A ministerial council meeting to consider increasing road-user charges on heavy vehicle diesel use and registration will be held in Melbourn
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VicForest wants to help Vic business to adapt to no native timber

21 November 2019
VicForests says it has met face-to-face with around 50 Victorian timber businesses since the Victorian government announced its plan to transition out of native timber after 2030. VicForests CEO Monique Dawson said VicForests is meeting with and talking to every part of Victoria’s tim
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