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Positive GDP highlights need for HomeBuilder program

07 December 2020
This week’s positive GDP data has highlighted why it was necessary for the Federal Government to introduce the HomeBuilder program in June, according to the HIA. Residential building activity during the September quarter was 13.0% lower than the same period in 2019 and HIA economist A
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AFPA gets a new logo for its 10th birthday

07 December 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association has unveiled a new brand on the eve of 10th anniversary. Source: Timberbiz “Ten years ago, two important industry bodies decided that there was far more to be achieved speaking as one voice than as separate advocacy organisations,” AFPA chair
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Buying Aussie timber proves its worth

07 December 2020
New research data backs the positive impact of buying local first and Aussie timber workers are saying thank you to all who played a part in keeping their jobs secure and their communities healthy during uncertain times. Source: Timberbiz It has been a tough year, but the Australian s
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Timber framed demo home achieves 7-star rating

04 December 2020
The Forest Industries Federation of WA has welcomed a new timber framed demonstration home which has achieved a seven-star Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) valuation, exceeding industry standards. Source: Timberbiz Housing Minister Peter Tinley this week announced the a
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Friday analysis: Victoria delays timber salvage but grants program steps in

04 December 2020
The Victorian State Government has been rightly condemned for taking so long to release timber burned in January’s bushfires in north-east Victoria and Gippsland. Yes, the burnt timber will be saved from going to waste through a grants program funded by the Federal Government and the
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Victoria on the wrong side of the Green Triangle

01 December 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association wants the Victorian and Federal Governments to urgently co-operate to deliver new production tree plantings which would provide a boost to local jobs and post COVID-19 economic recovery while reducing emissions. Source: Timberbiz In July the
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New board members for PEFC International

30 November 2020
Three new members elected to the PEFC International Board at the 25th PEFC General Assembly. Riikka Joukio elected as the new vice chair, and two members re-elected for another term. After 10 years in the PEFC International Board of Directors and two years as vice chair, Genevieve Cha
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HomeBuilder grant extension welcomed by building industry

30 November 2020
The HIA and Master Builders have hailed the Federal Government’s decision to extend the HomeBuilder grant until the end of March. Source: Timberbiz “The extension of HomeBuilder is both a step forward for jobs and a step towards a return to pre-COVID levels of home building for the ho
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Engineering course to address knowledge for timber architecture

27 November 2020
A glance through international and Australian architecture and design publications, both traditional and online, will show the growing use of wood and wood products, in decorative and structural roles. However, independent research has shown that lack of knowledge about designing with
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Friday analysis: Plenty of work ahead with new hubs, AFCA and misleading media

27 November 2020
Simon Gatt and his team at the new Gippsland Forest Industries Hub have a big job ahead of them. The new hub is one of 12 Regional Forestry Hubs announced by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison in February last year. Source: Bruce Mitchell The others are in Tasmania, Western Australia,
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