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Union wants immediate action from Premier on timber jobs

The union representing timber workers wants Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews to urgently amend laws to better protect timber jobs from green court challenges. The union wants an urgent response in the face of 10 court actions preventing timber operations and impacting the State
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Wood and steel floating roof for new Sydney Fish Market

It will take 1,600 cubic metres of spruce glulam, over 150 tons of steel and all the know-how of Rubner Holzbau to manufacture the large roof that will ‘float’ above the new Sydney Fish Market, connecting all the elements of the structure in a unique elegant movement that gives the bu
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Forestry Australia mentoring program pairs starters with mentors

Forestry Australia has launched its new 2022 Mentoring Program, which aims to foster the professional development of the nation’s future forestry leaders. Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said the program would pair recent graduates, early career professionals and those seeking t
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ACFA to award cabinet furniture makers at gala event

The rescheduled ACFA (Australian Cabinet & Furniture Association) Industry Awards Gala event will be held tonight in Sydney with nearly 20 awards and eight major awards to be presented. Source: Timberbiz Winners from the ACFA Industry Awards will take home prizes including cash, a
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science – forestry is a fantastic choice

Forestry Australia is urging women and girls to embrace the opportunities available in the forestry sector. As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science today Forestry Australia is celebrating the work of its female scientists. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia Vice P
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Construction starts on NeXTimber facility

The first sod was officially turned at Timberlink’s NeXTimber manufacturing facility at Tarpeena in South Australia this week, to mark the start of the $63 million construction project. Source: Timberbiz Once completed, the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant will occupy a massive 15
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Upper House in Tumut to review the future of timber and forestry

The Upper House committee examining the long-term sustainability and future of the timber and forest products industry held a hearing in Tumut yesterday. The hearing at the Tumut Golf Club saw logging contractors, councils and local mill businesses address the committee. Source: Timbe
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DesignBUILD is back, again

After a number of false starts due to Covid, the DesignBUILD architecture, building, construction and design event will run from 10-12 May at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Source: Timberbiz DesignBUILD will welcome the industry back to an event reimagined from the
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Pilot program for forestry work experience

The pilot for Arbre’s new School Forestry Work Experience Program will be run in May this year. There will be six schools and 11+ employers participating in the initial pilot program in the North of Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz Arbre has been supported by the Tasmanian Government
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illegal protests continue in Victoria so timber coupes halt work

Another illegal protest is stopping access to timber coupes near Snobs Creek in Victoria’s high country this week, leaving hard-working families without a day’s pay on the first day of school for 2022. Source: Timberbiz It’s the latest blow to a crucial Victorian industry that’s alrea
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