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Alleged loophole used by Tas forestry contractors

20 June 2013
A Senate inquiry has heard allegations that Tasmanian forestry contractors who were paid by the Government to leave the industry are using a legal loophole to continue work. Source: ABC News
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Traralgon Business Is Different Now workshop

20 June 2013
Another in the series of highly informative “Business is Different Now” workshops conducted by the Australian Forest Contractors Association is to be held in Traralgon on 4 July. Source: Timberbiz
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Forest deal faces another hurdle

20 June 2013
The centrepiece of Tasmania’s forest peace deal, a 120,000ha extension to the state's world heritage area, is in doubt because of concerns by the World Heritage Committee. Source: The Australian
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Tasmanian forestry money, for nothing

20 June 2013
The Federal Government is under pressure to say how it will hand out Tasmania's $100 million regional development fund. Source: ABC News
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NZ seeks Chinese investors for new sawmill

20 June 2013
The New Zealand timber industry is seeking Chinese investors to back a major sawmill project in the central North Island. Sources: Stuff Co NZ, Manufacturers’ Monthly
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WA’s Whittakers ceases log deliveries

20 June 2013
One of Western Australia's largest millers of native hardwood said that it has not been able to reach an agreement with the State Government on a viable volume of log resource and as a result its future is uncertain. Source: ABC Rural
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NZ Renewable Energy Bill

18 June 2013
New Zealand’s Bioenergy Association supports the introduction of legislation that encourages bioenergy for the production of electricity, as it will provide employment and economic growth for rural areas. Source: Timberbiz
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Forest Industry Council celebrates growth

18 June 2013
Promoting log truck safety, awarding three forestry training grants and taking part in the ‘Festival of the Falling Leaf’ are among the achievements highlighted at the Forest Industry Council’s (FIC) Annual General Meeting. Source: Timberbiz
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Scion invention extended by Sonae

18 June 2013
Crown Research Institute Scion and global wood processor Sonae Industria Group signed an agreement to extend Sonae Industria’s exclusive “Woodforce” licence to commercialise a wood fibre technology for polymer reinforcement. Source: Timberbiz
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Fair Dinkum Conservation to Help Possum

18 June 2013
The announcement by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, The Hon. Ryan Smith to establish a Leadbeaters Possum Advisory Group is a positive step forward for both the biodiversity and economic needs of timber communities, according to Friends of Forestry (FoF). Source: Timb
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