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CFA recognises forestry employees firefighting in Victoria

27 March 2023
It was a proud moment to see forestry firefighters recognised nationally for keeping communities safe, according to Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Forest Products Association Deb Kerr. Source: Timberbiz The Country Fire Authority recently recognised forestry employees across
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State-of-the-art engineering software for mass timber buildings

27 March 2023
CLT Toolbox has launched its state-of-the-art engineering software, set to revolutionize the structural design process for mass timber buildings. Developed with in response to research from the supply chain and structural engineers across Australia, CLT Toolbox automates the complex s
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Labor elected in NSW and a Great Koala National Park

27 March 2023
The new State Government in New South Wales has been urged to address the state’s looming timber supply challenges as a priority and to protect forest workers from workplace harassment and trespass. Source: Timberbiz AFPA NSW CEO Victor Violante said NSW needs to significantly grow it
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Small wheel loaders offer big advantages

24 March 2023
The innovative Next Generation of Cat 926, 930 and 938 Wheel Loaders offer a range of new technologies and features designed to boost productivity by simplifying machine operation. Source: Timberbiz Adding flexibility by design, the versatile Cat small wheel loaders offer industry-spe
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Volvo delivers second fossil-free steel machine

24 March 2023
Volvo CE celebrated an important milestone in its ambition to drive transformation in the industry towards global climate goals with the handover to its second customer of a machine-made using fossil-free steel. Source: Timberbiz The A30G articulated hauler was handed over by Presiden
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Three forestry jobs in the 12 most dangerous in the US

24 March 2023
These are the most dangerous jobs in the US and their most common cause of death based on fatal occupational injuries data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Source: Capital Gazette Logging is often cited as the most dangerous job in America, and for good reason. It only takes a
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Resilient Timber Homes Design competition worth $100k

24 March 2023
WoodSolutions has announced a total prize pool of $100,000 for new home designs that best showcase the positives of building with timber, in particular the ability to withstand increasingly adverse weather events as Australia’s climate continues to change. Source: Timberbiz Timber has
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Fire towers in Green Triangle to be upgraded with new tech

24 March 2023
The Green Triangle’s fire observation towers are set to be upgraded, including a new tower near Penola, delivering on a key State Government election commitment to update fire towers with new technologies. Source: The SE Voice Upgrade works totalling over $2m are set to begin shortly
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Skills Insight to address training for forest and timber work

24 March 2023
Skills Impact has established a new organisation, Skills Insight, with the role of a Jobs and Skills Council for a range of industries, including forestry and timber. Source: Timberbiz As one of 10 JSCs announced by Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor, Skills Insight w
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Truck technologies moving with the times

24 March 2023
Soaring fuel prices and greener policies have given electric vehicles (EVs) a serious boost in recent years. Now the attention’s turning to trucks, but manufacturers still face a dilemma over which technology can best do the job. Source: Timberbiz Some companies are embracing battery-
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