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Victorian Forest Industries night of nights 

The countdown to the Victorian Association of Forest Industries [VAFI] Annual Industry Dinner 2017, is on, with tickets for the event on sale now. Source: Timberbiz Tim Johnston, CEO of VAFI, said this year the dinner, being held on Friday 17 November, will be a great celebration of t
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Cheer on the Australian Timber Design Awards

This year friends, colleagues, family can vote for their preferred entry in the Australian Timber Design Awards by logging onto Facebook, Twitter, Google and LinkedIn. Source: Timberbiz You can start voting now by going to www.judgify.me/public-voting/18thPeopleschoice-ATDA or find ou
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2017 Ararat Bioenergy Conference

The Victorian Bioenergy Network, supported by Cultivate Agribusiness, is holding a two-day Bioenergy Conference in Ararat on 11th -12 September. Source: Timberbiz The aim of the conference is to provide local government businesses, community groups and others interested in reducing th
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Design Tasmania displays Hydrowood from Lake Pieman

It has been two years since a project to recover once lost timber from Lake Pieman began. The Hydrowood project continues to gain momentum on a national scale. Source: The Examiner Karina Clarke runs her hand over the core of a celery top pine trunk. “We can tell the ages of a tree by
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Intergrain Timber Vision Awards shortlist

The shortlist for the 2017 Intergrain Timber Vision Awards, which recognize excellence in the use of timber in the built environment, has been released. Source: ArchitectureAU From 158 submissions, 31 projects have been shortlisted in five key categories: Commercial Exterior, Commerci
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Mass Timber – Post and Beam Buildings Free Full Day Seminar

With the race to the tallest timber building comes a form of building construction that has surprised the design world in its cost, speed of construction and beauty. Source: Timberbiz This form of building design is Post and Beam construction made from Mass Timber. An all-day seminar
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18th Australian Timber Design Awards Night

On 25 October the 2017 Australian Timber Design Award winners will be announced in Melbourne. Source: Timberbiz For the first time, Dangerous Designs is joining the event which will be hosted by MC Tracey Spicer. Tickets for the event are now available and it cost $170 per person for
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Finalists in 2017 national Forest Industry Innovation Awards

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has announced the finalists of the 2017 national Forest Industry Innovation Awards. Source: Timberbiz AFPA Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton said he was delighted with the quality of nominations received for the prestigious inaugura
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Glenreagh Timber Festival flooded with people

A massive crowd left organisers short on food but long on satisfaction, it was the standout at this year’s Glenreagh Timber Festival. Source: Coff’s Coast Advocate Festival president Chris Hanson said his committee had budgeted on a crowd of 3000 to 5000 but said on Saturday at
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Prime Minister to speak at AFPA’s industry dinner

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has announced that Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will be speaking at AFPA’s Industry Gala Dinner on Tuesday 12 September 2017 at the Great Hall in Parliament House.  Source: Timberbiz The Prime Minister will be delivering the keynote
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