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Gunns receivers interested in Scottsdale mill site

Receivers for Gunns said they are keen for further talks with a Dorset industries group about buying the 34-hectare Ling Siding sawmill site at Scottsdale. Source: The Examiner
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Biomass plant for Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier forestry consultant Jerry Leech has backed calls for the production of biomass electricity in the region following a push by prominent businessman Adrian de Bruin. Source: The Border Watch
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More information on peace deal funds

Tasmanian's Economic Development Minister has given more detail about which projects will get a share of forest peace deal funding, amid claims the process is flawed. Sources: ABC News, The Examiner
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VBA replaces Building and Plumbing Industry Commission

On July 1, 2013, the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) officially replaced the Building and the Plumbing Industry Commissions of Victoria. Source: Building Products News
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Renewed calls for NZ forestry safety

A union for workers in the wood industries welcomed a major development in the case for an inquiry into forestry safety. Sources: Scoop NZ, First Union, AAP, ASN
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NZ Institute of Forestry wants policies

The New Zealand Institute of Forestry says 100,000 hectares of forestry has been lost in the past decade because of un-coordinated government policies. Source: Radio New Zealand
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WA forestry minister frustrated with industry

Western Australia’s Forestry Minister Terry Redman expressed frustration over the problems at Whittakers Timber Mill in Greenbushes. Source: Donnybrook Mail
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Report card in on Tasmanian peace deal

The first report on the progress of Tasmania's forest peace deal says the restructure is being hampered by a critical shortage of wood. Source: ABC News
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Record high log exports in Portland

The number of softwood logs leaving the Port of Portland has escalated to record highs due to the downturn in the domestic housing timber market. Source: The Border Watch
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TFS sandalwood operations profitable

TFS Corporation Ltd owner and manager of Indian sandalwood plantations in northern Australia announced its earning outlook to the Australian Stock Exchange. Source: Timberbiz
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