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Portsea Clubhouse rebuilt for a new generation

18 September 2019
In 1960, the original Portsea Surf Life Saving Clubhouse in Victoria was constructed from a packing crate. Now, more than 60 years later, it has been transformed into a once-in a generation clubhouse. Situated right along the beach, this $9 million project required a full demolition a
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BJ Ball on the ball with Kiwi designers

18 September 2019
One of Australasia’s largest distributors of printable materials and consumables, BJ Ball, is meeting with kiwi design students to ensure the next generation of designers can see the forests for the trees. Source: Timberbiz Dually certified as PEFC and FSC ‘chain of custody’, BJ Ball
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Plant health and forest pest strategies

18 September 2019
A workshop was held in Hobart in early September facilitated by Paco Tovar from Plant Health Australia which provided an opportunity for stakeholders to become informed and discuss a proposed National Forest Pest Surveillance Program. Source: Timberbiz Forests, native woodlands and pl
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WA timbers up for auction

18 September 2019
Western Australia’s Forest Products Commission is expecting spirited bidding from wood enthusiasts and craftspeople when approximately 400 tonnes of logs and a selection of sawn timber from the South West and Goldfields regions, are auctioned at the FPC Harvey Mill on 21 September. So
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All is sweet for Sugar Pine Walk

18 September 2019
Forestry Corporation of NSW has begun preparations at the site of the future Sugar Pine Walk in Bago State Forest. The Sugar Pine Walk is an iconic landmark for forest visitors and Forestry Corporation is working to continue this unique experience for future generations. Source: Timbe
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Government aims to streamline exporting legislation

18 September 2019
According to the Federal Government it wants exporters have access to modern, streamlined legislation that helps them get their goods into overseas markets and has released the exposure draft of the Export Control Bill 2019. Source: Timberbiz “The Bill shows this government’s continui
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Uncovering new opportunities to use wood in housing

18 September 2019
Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is working to uncover new opportunities in the detached housing market, with the development of a technical extension program that will encourage the use of wood products in residential Class 1 properties.  Source: Timberbiz The recently launc
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Komatsu from head to toe

16 September 2019
Komatsu Forest is has launched a web shop for the sale of work wear, casual wear and accessories. According to the company the products are specially selected to suit a machine operator’s everyday life, both in the cab and after the working day is over. Source: Timberbiz The new
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Malaysian and Chinese delegations visit Finish sawmill

16 September 2019
A Malaysian delegation of timber council members form wooden packaging, furniture and molding industries visited the Junnikkala Sawmill in Kalajoki, Finland. The members of Malaysian delegation have never used Finnish timber, so they visited the sawmill to study Finnish wood and timbe
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TTJ Timber Innovation Award winners

16 September 2019
Sonae Arauco’s Three Dimensional Fiberboard (3DF) and a research project which harnessed bio technologies to create sequins from naturally abundant wood-derived cellulose have been named the winners of the TTJ Timber Innovation Award 2019. Source: Timberbiz The Award, which consists o
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