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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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HomeBuilder applications expected to soar

23 November 2020
The HIA believes the surge in demand for new detached homes will help pull the Australian economy out of recession. HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon, said there had been a strong increase in new homes sales following the announcement of HomeBuilder and this is now resulting in an in
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Nunn better at training; Australian Trainer of the Year award

23 November 2020
TAFE Gippsland Timber Training Unit manager, Kevin Nunn, is now Australia’s VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year. The Bairnsdale-based teacher was announced as the winner of the VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year category in the 2020 Australian Training Awards, having secured the title of Vic
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Testing program underway for Hazard Class H3 materials

20 November 2020
A research project led FWPA’s National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life has commenced a testing program for materials used in Hazard Class H3, which covers applications that are outside, above ground and exposed to the weather. The project represents the first time in 30 y
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New CEO for Private Forestry Queensland

20 November 2020
Private Forestry Service Queensland has a new CEO following the retirement of Sean Ryan. Arna Love, who has a background in aboriculture and environmental services, including operational and safety policy and procedural development as well as implementing and managing operational proj
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Softwoods group wants stronger government and private forests bushfire partnerships

20 November 2020
The Softwoods Working Group has called for a greater partnership between the government and private forestry plantations when it comes to bushfires. Peter Crowe, chairman of the Softwoods Working Group, said a greater partnership would have great benefits. Source: Timberbiz The NSW Bu
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SA CFMEU and Master Builders fear shutdown impact on builders

20 November 2020
The South Australian CFMEU and Master Builders SA are jointly calling on the SA Government to immediately work with the industry to avoid a prolonged shutdown of construction which would damage the economy and hurt businesses and workers as the state grapples with the coronavirus outb
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