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HIA against increase in apprentice wages

29 August 2013
The decision by the Fair Work Commission to apply significant increases to apprentice wages will increase the costs of training and may deter employers in the residential construction industry from hiring apprentices according to the HIA. Source: Timberbiz
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Mallee tree harvest halted by poor government

29 August 2013
Keith Wilson runs a sheep and wheat farm in the heart of the wheatbelt of Western Australia. He planted more than 700,000 mallee trees in the hope of selling them to the State Government for electricity generation. Source: ABC News
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Gunns assets on sale for Christmas

29 August 2013
The last assets of failed Tasmanian timber company Gunns including the proposed Bell Bay pulp mill and permits should be on the market by Christmas. Sources: The Examiner, Timberbiz
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Eucalyptus trees to provide NZ opportunities

29 August 2013
Eucalyptus trees may provide long-term opportunities for New Zealand farmers. Source: Otago Daily Times
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VicForests shows community support

29 August 2013
VicForests Community Support Program has reached out across Victoria to assist groups and services dedicated to helping local communities thrive. Source: Timberbiz
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Ta Ann joins Tasmanian trade mission to Asia

29 August 2013
Ta Ann hopes an Asian trade mission next month will help to secure sales and boost confidence in the Tasmanian forestry industry. Source: The Examiner
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Award winning New Zealand homes

22 August 2013
A new home build in Herne Bay and a renovation in Westmere have been named this year’s top Auckland homes in the Auckland Registered Master Builders 2013 House of the Year. Source: Scoop
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Neither political party addresses climate change

22 August 2013
The election debate has yet to truly address the major parties’ competing climate change policies according to the Australian Forest Products Association. Source: Timberbiz
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Boral to face more hard times

22 August 2013
Building products maker Boral is preparing for another difficult year after suffering a $212 million annual loss. Source: AAP
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Upper House move to block peace deal

22 August 2013
The Tasmanian Government indicated it is neither fazed nor surprised by an Upper House move to block the final approval of the forest peace deal legislation. Source: ABC News
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