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AFPA tells gov’t to ease the housing crisis in pre-election call

With the likelihood of a Federal Election being called possibly within weeks, the Australia’s forestry and timber sector is reminding the members of the 47th Parliament and candidates hoping to be elected to the 48th Parliament that it can help ease the national housing crisis and bui
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Arbre’s new simulator and pre-employment program

Arbre is holding an open day where you can experience demonstrations of a new tracked harvester simulator and learn about Abre’s new pre-employment program. Source: Timberbiz The event will be held on 13 March at RDO Equipment in Rocherlea, Tasmania. At the event there will also be in
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The role of wood in zero carbon buildings

As the construction industry shifts to address its contribution to climate change, timber framing offers one of the lowest carbon footprints, sequestering carbon and reducing environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. Source: Timberbiz The construction industry plays a central rol
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AFPA says the Greens are environmentally irresponsible

The Greens’ continued opposition to Australia’s sustainable native forestry industries shows how inaccurate, regressive and outdated their arguments are in the political discourse. . Source: Timberbiz The science shows the enormous environmental and climate – not to mention critical e
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Tas forestry hub offers connections to services to build a workforce

The Tasmanian Foresty Hub invites forest industry employers to join the Employer + Service Provider Workshop on 11 February 2025. This is an opportunity to connect with key services to help build and strengthen your workforce. Source: Timberbiz This interactive workshop is designed to
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New home sales improve

New home sales in 2024 strengthened compared to the previous year despite the headwinds of high borrowing, land and building costs, according to HIA Economist Maurice Tapang. Source: Timberbiz The HIA New Home Sales report is a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the
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Timber Futures Seminar highlighting sustainable building practices

Design and build professionals are invited to the first Timber Futures Seminar, hosted by WoodSolutions. The event will highlight the latest advancements in timber design and construction, offering solutions to global economic and environmental challenges in the built environment. Sou
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University of Nebraska students visit Tasmanian forests

A group of University of Nebraska students learnt about sustainable forestry’s role in enhancing ecosystems and supporting private landowners at Fulham in Dunalley, Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz The visit in early January, was part of their study abroad program Managing Diverse Ecosyste
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More Houses Sooner report with FWPA event

Australia’s housing supply has fallen short of demand for over two decades, making affordability, accessibility, and construction timelines a real challenge. To provide insights into these challenges and help drive solutions, Forest & Wood Products Australia has undertaken the mos
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Apprenticeship review needed for housing in Australia

Master Builders Australia has welcomed the release of the long-awaited Review into the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System. Source: Timberbiz The review recognises the challenges faced by employers to attract and retain apprentices, particularly for small and medium enterprises
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