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Friday analysis: Bob Brown Foundation High Court loss will not stop further protests

25 June 2021
So, the Bob Brown Foundation’s “Great Forest Case” has been fought, and lost. But what does this decision by the High Court to reject the foundation’s application for leave to appeal an earlier Federal Court judgement in favour of Sustainable Timber Tasmania and in general
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Final paper released on bushfire strategies from John O’Donnell

11 June 2021
John O’Donnell has released the final paper on “Potential opportunities and strategies for improved bushfire pine and hardwood plantation protection and management across Australia“, June 2021. Source: Timberbiz “After the large bushfires killing considerable a
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NOBURN app for fire prone areas gets government money

09 June 2021
Researchers will develop a citizen science app for people living in fire-prone areas to help predict the likelihood of bushfires in Australia and minimise their devastating effects. The University of the Sunshine Coast has been awarded an Australian Government Citizen Science Grant of
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Hazard reduction burns in Jacks Creek

02 June 2021
A hazard reduction burn covering close to 1000 hectares will take place in Jacks Creek State Forest south of Narrabri in New South Wales if conditions are suitable. Forestry Corporation of NSW District Manager for the Northern Cypress District, Conan Rossler, advised that the hazard r
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Fungus may be the cure to control wilding pines

31 May 2021
An indigenous New Zealand fungus may help to control wilding pines – one of the country’s most ecologically damaging weed species – a student’s research project shows. Wilding pine control costs New Zealand millions of dollars a year and involves the costly and time-consuming methods
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Report shows 60% fewer major crashes for PBS vehicles

31 May 2021
Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles are involved in 60% fewer major crashes than conventional vehicles according to a new industry report. The joint report from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia and the National Truck
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Fulbright scholarship winner to boost biosecurity

26 May 2021
An insect invasion expert from the University of the Sunshine Coast will soon travel to the United States on a Fulbright Future Scholarship to help boost biosecurity between the two countries. Source: Timberbiz Dr Helen Nahrung, from USC’s Forest Research Institute, is the first resea
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Access to $50k funding in new bushfire grants program

26 May 2021
Eligible local Landcare groups, environment networks and community groups working on bushfire recovery projects can now access funding of approximately $50,000 in a landmark new grants program funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. So
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Better Business Hub for Transport

24 May 2021
A new online safety hub has been unveiled by Australia’s leading transport and logistics specialist insurer, NTI, to support the growth and development of the industry. The Better Business Hub helps protect Aussie fleet, transport operators and drivers by providing interactive, downlo
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ForestFit NSW pilot to lead to national rollout

21 May 2021
Leaders of NSW forest contracting businesses participated in the final face-to-face session of the ForestFit training program pilot in Tumut and Grafton this week. The training program pilot combined face-to-face sessions and webinars delivered by subject matter experts. Source: Timbe
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