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Free TAFE training in Tumut delivers practical timber skills

12 December 2022
TAFE NSW Tumut is delivering the practical skills to help the region’s timber industry recover from the Black Summer Bushfires as part of a unique partnership with industry group ForestWorks. Source: Timberbiz The fee-free training, which runs until 30 June 2023, will see more than 40
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Opinion: Gordon Wilson – By their deeds you will know them

09 December 2022
The NSW Government recently withdrew what is referred to as the dual consent private native forestry bill, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Private Native Forestry) Bill 2022. Source: Australian Rural & Regional News It is possible to look at news headlines con
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Boathouse inspiration for Timber Design Award winner

09 December 2022
The winner of this year’s Timber Design Award is the Waterfront Tavern at Shell Cove south of Wollongong in New South Wales. Source: Timberbiz The tavern was designed by leading Sydney firm H&E Architects led by co-directors Chris Grinham and Glenn Cunnington. The awards were pres
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New Improved Forest Management accounting method approved

07 December 2022
A first-of-its-kind carbon accounting methodology for Improved Forest Management designed to provide more measurable proof of climate impact and to solve access challenges for small forest landowners has officially been approved for use. Source: Timberbiz Developed by the American For
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Performance Based Standards 2.0 Discussion Paper

07 December 2022
The NHVR has released the Performance Based Standards 2.0 Discussion Paper seeking industry input to help shape the future of the PBS scheme – ensuring it continues to lead and promote innovation in the Australian heavy vehicle industry. Source: Timberbiz Road manager webinars will be
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Pining for Christmas in Queensland

05 December 2022
This Christmas the smell of a fresh pine tree in the Parliamentary Annexe is a daily reminder for staff and visitors of the environmental and economic benefits Queensland’s forest and timber industry grows and manufactures. Source: Timberbiz Curtis Pitt, Speaker of the Queensland Parl
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From woodland to woodwork photo competition

04 December 2022
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Joint UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section is launching a photo contest in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Source: Timberbiz The theme of the contest is “From wo
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PM strongly endorses sustainably managed native and plantation timber

02 December 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has provided a strong endorsement of Australia’s sustainably managed native and plantation timber industries and their vital role in achieving Australia’s net zero emissions goal and global partnership to end deforestation. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at
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FWPA thanks Ross Hampton for outstanding service

30 November 2022
Forest and Wood Products Australia has acknowledged and thanked Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) CEO Ross Hampton for his long and outstanding service to the Australian forest and wood products industry as he prepares to depart his role. Source: Timberbiz As CEO for the l
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VFPA hopes re-elected Labor Government will realise full potential of forestry

30 November 2022
Victoria’s forest industries welcome the re-elected Labor Government with a mandate to support forestry in tackling climate change and securing Victoria’s future timber and fibre needs. Source: Timberbiz Victorian Forest Products Association CEO Deb Kerr said Victoria’s renewable fore
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