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EPDs for Australian timber products

09 October 2014
International sustainability performance consultancy PE International has teamed up with the Timber Development Association to create environmental product declarations (EPD) for Australian timber products. Source: The Fifth Estate
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Construction Wood Industry Trend and Growth in Australia to 2018 analysis

09 October 2014
Timetrics’ Construction Wood in Australia to 2018: Market Databook provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the construction wood industry in Australia. Source: Benzinga
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Illegally sourced timber in Australia – a government view

09 October 2014
The harvest and trade of illegal timber is a significant issue around the world and it would be irresponsible for an Australian government to sit back and do nothing. Source: Business Spectator, writer Senator Richard Colbeck
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Putting the vocation back into vocational education

02 October 2014
Government reforms will put the vocation back into vocational education and training, according to Master Builders Australia. Source: Timberbiz
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SA’s blueprint for a bright future

02 October 2014
South Australia's downtrodden forestry industry has a bright future according to a blueprint laid out for the sector and backed by the State Government. Source: ABC Rural
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Council against Serpentine sawmill

02 October 2014
The illegal operation of a sawmill was under the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s microscope with the council unanimously calling for the closure of the company. Source: Mandurah Mail
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Softwood’s soft outlook

02 October 2014
A peak body for the pulp and paper processing industry has said the shortage of local timber needs to be addressed. Source: ABC News
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Timber processor fined for crush injury

02 October 2014
Forestry and timber processing company, Juken New Zealand Limited, was fined NZ$57,000 and ordered to pay reparations of NZ$12,000 today after an employee was seriously harmed when his finger was caught in a timber veneer dryer. Sources: Scoop Independent News, WorkSafe NZ
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Gunnedah Timbers closure

02 October 2014
The closure of long-term business Gunnedah Timbers has left its supporters angry and disappointed that new timber resources were not made available in time to save the business. Source: Namoi Valley Independent
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Game-changer for the construction

02 October 2014
Australian builders lag behind global competitors with prefabricated housing an untapped market for local manufacturers, according to META Managing Director Zoran Angelkovski. Source: Timberbiz
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