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Austria at Osaka

14 April 2025
With Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan now officially open buildings like the Austrian pavilion are basking in the limelight. Spanning an overall area of 940m2 and serving as a ‘hub of ideas’, Austria’s pavilion includes exhibition space reflecting their role as a pioneer in ‘green technologi
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Timber Queensland Growth Scholarships for early and mid-life professionals

14 April 2025
Timber Queensland has launched its 2025–2026 Growth Scholarship Program, inviting early and mid-career professionals and skilled workers across the forest and timber industry to apply for financial support to pursue tailored learning and professional development opportunities. Source:
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Construction begins on $16M Forestry Centre of Excellence

11 April 2025
Construction works for the $16 million Forestry Centre of Excellence (FCoE) officially started with the turning of the first sod at UniSA’s Mt Gambier campus this week. Source: Timberbiz A central hub for the Green Triangle forest industry, the research, education and training centre
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AFCA’s platform for our next election

09 April 2025
With a month to go before the Federal Election the Australian Forest Contractors Association has released its platform of policies and initiatives for a secure future for specialist forest operations for plantation and native forest estates. Source: Timberbiz Forest services businesse
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Tas forest products is pleased the Dutton Coalition offers $40M in grants

09 April 2025
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association (TFPA) welcomes the Coalition’s forestry initiatives, as outlined by Peter Dutton in northern Tasmania. Speaking after the announcement, TFPA Chief Executive Officer Nick Steel said the industry is pleased the Coalition plans to back all forms
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AFPA says the coalitions’ election commitments are positive

09 April 2025
Australia’s forestry and forest products sector has welcomed the Coalition’s suite of election commitments for its industries announced this week. These policy and funding measures align with the Australian Forest Products Association’s (AFPA’s) Election Platform and will make a consi
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AFCA welcomes support from Dutton

09 April 2025
The Australian Forest Contractor’s Association has welcomed the strong statement of support and commitment for Australia’s sustainable forestry industries made by the Coalition at the weekend. Source: Timberbiz The release of a policy statement on Australia’s forest
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FSC Australia AGM

02 April 2025
Members are invited to the Annual General Meeting of Responsible Forest Management Australia Limited (FSC Australia) and the associated Membership Networking Event in May. Source: Timberbiz The AGM will be held on Thursday 29 May at the Treetops Room at the Melbourne Museum (and onlin
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Memorial event for Colin MacKenzie

02 April 2025
Timber Queensland and Colin MacKenzie’s family will honour his life and significant contributions to the forest and timber industry at a memorial event in Brisbane. All Timber Queensland members, along with Mr MacKenzie’s friends and colleagues from across the country, are invited to
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Young plant producers’ competition opens

21 March 2025
Applications for Young Plant Producer 2025 in New Zealand are now open.  This year’s competition takes place at Lincoln University on 24-25 June. Source: Timberbiz Young people who are 30 years or under by December 31, 2025 and working in the plant production industry are eligib
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