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Outcomes of Australian hosted UN forestry conference

13 October 2023
The Australian Government hosted a successful 30th session of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC). More than 150 delegates from the Asia-Pacific region came together in Sydney on 2-6 October to discuss forestry priorities across the
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Industry dynamo John Halkett dies suddenly in Sydney

13 October 2023
The timber industry is mourning the sudden passing of industry leader John Halkett at his home in Sydney this week. Source: Timberbiz The New Zealand-born professional forester and business entrepreneur was general manager of the Australian Timber Importers Federation, co-publisher of
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Minister backs forestry’s role in climate change and bio-circular economy

04 October 2023
Federal Minister for Forestry Senator Murray Watt has talked up the key role Australia’s sustainable forestry management, including regrowth native forests and plantations, will play addressing climate change, while also marking the importance of sustainable forestry for green constru
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Ultimate Renewable Campaign launched in Sydney

04 October 2023
Forest & Wood Products Australia has launched The Ultimate Renewable hosted at  NSW Parliament House in Sydney marking a significant milestone in championing the sustainable virtues of wood and attended by campaign ambassador Adam Dovile. Source: Timberbiz The Ultimate Renewable c
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Friday analysis: Dan Andrews’ legacy will not easily be forgotten

29 September 2023
Dan Andrews’ departure from the top job in Victoria this week probably deserves some form of reflection. After all, this is the one man who did more damage to Victoria’s timber industry than any storm or bushfire. He is the one man who destroyed the livelihoods of a countless number o
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Combilifts above its weight for 25 years

29 September 2023
This week Irish material handling company Combilift marked its 25th anniversary, a milestone that in many companies warrants a modest celebration but not Combilift. Source: Mandy Parry-Jones for Timberbiz You can hardly call it modest when a company hosts 130 journalists from around t
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Education and hands-on training at Hagley Farm School

27 September 2023
Genuine education and hands-on training came together at Hagley at the end of Term 3 when Hagley Farm School Ag Learning Centre collaborated with Private Forests Tasmania and Forest Education Foundation to conduct the first Introductory Training Session for Plantation Care for high sc
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National Timber and Hardware’s VET Trainer of the Year

22 September 2023
The National Timber and Hardware Association’s senior trainer Colin Taranto has been named the winner of the prestigious NSW State Award for VET Trainer of the Year at the 2023 NSW Training Awards. Source: Timberbiz Hailing from the Mid North Coast region in Northern NSW, an are
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MechLog wins Tas Timber Award for harvesting excellence

20 September 2023
Mechanised Logging (MechLog), a pioneering force in Tasmania’s forest industries sector has won the prestigious 2023 Tasmanian Timber Awards for Harvesting Excellence. Source: Timberbiz The Tasmanian Timber Awards, organised by the Tasmanian Forests & Forest Products Network, serv
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Tasmanian Timber Awards winners announced

18 September 2023
Twelve highly coveted awards were presented at Friday night’s Tasmanian Timber Awards, hosted by the Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network, including a recognition of industry stalwart Bryan Hayes’ outstanding contribution to the sector over more than 50 years. Source: Timberb
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