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Meet Sue – the Network’s new Convenor

It wouldn’t be unusual to see Sue Grau riding her bike around Maria Island or exploring kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Source: Timberbiz You’d just as likely find her enjoying dinner with friends in Salamanca, buzzing around the netball court, or hitting up the dance floor in a nightclub. “My
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Donated timber improves Tumbarumba school and community facilities

A partnership between Forestry Corporation of NSW, Pentarch Forestry and the Tumbarumba community has seen donated timber enhance facilities at Tumbarumba Carcoola Children’s Centre and Tumbarumba Public School.  Source: Timberbiz The partnership has seen renewable resources used to b
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HomeGround wins top NZ award

New Zealand’s tallest mass timber icon – The Auckland City Mission HomeGround building  – has been named the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ 2022 John Scott Award winner. Source: Timberbiz HomeGround’s main structural system is locally sourced Cross Laminated Timber,
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The past 12 months have proved that good communication is vital. Staying in touch has never been more important. The timber industry has proved its resilience in the face of fires, floods, export issues and a pandemic. The processing industry has responded with energy, and the announc
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Forest owners pleased with government policy for emissions

Forest owners say the government’s announcement of a policy to give preference to low greenhouse gas emission materials in government construction will be good for both the environment and for the timber construction industry. Source: Timberbiz The Forest Owners Association in New Zea
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Code change needed to reduce energy bills and carbon footprint

Leading timber expert, Duncan Mayes, is calling for a national code change to tackle rising energy bills and make a dent in reducing Australia’s carbon footprint.  Mr Mayes, Timberlink Australia’s EGM Innovation and Emerging Business, says Australia’s building practices need to step u
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Woodsolutions SA seminar in timber applications

Timber has been used in various applications from residential housing, marine structures, and more recently mid-rise and multi-storey buildings. However, which species of timber and engineered timber product can be used in the various architectural and structural applications availabl
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$2b promised for Emissions Reduction in Australia

The Climate Proofing Australia (CPA) alliance has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement to inject $2 Billion into the Emissions Reduction Fund, and calls for at least $500 million of the new funds to prioritise land-based carbon solutions. Source: Timberbiz The CPA alliance is le
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Fine Timber workshops in Tasmania

Responsible Wood is set to take its message across the Bass Strait with a series of workshops organised with Fine Timber Tasmania licensee holders. Source: Timberbiz Set to be held in Launceston and Hobart the workshops will provide Fine Timber Tasmania licensee holders with the oppor
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Simon proves that age is no barrier to achieving success

Simon Russell decided on a career change at a time when most would consider it almost too late (or too comfortable) but now he’s reaping the rewards. Source: Timberbiz The former Victorian country boy is this year’s winner of the prestigious HIA Jim Brookes Australian Appr
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