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Australian Residential Timber Framed Construction Course – Online

20 April 2020
Timber Queensland’s face to face one day AS1684.2 course is now being offered as four-part webinar training program delivered by timber framing experts who will ensure your interpretation and practice of AS1684.2 meets required standards. Source: Timberbiz Understanding and using Aust
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Bushfire Royal Commission makes a start

17 April 2020
Bushfire Royal Commission chairman, Retired Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin, has extended his sympathy to the families of 33 people who died during Australia’s disastrous “Black Summer” and says the harrowing season will linger in the national psyche. Source: Timberb
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Opinion: Cameron MacDonald OFO, Lessons learnt from bushfires

17 April 2020
The world is focused on COVID-19 and well it should but in the midst of this crisis we cannot forget the ramifications of the 2019/2020 bushfire season. We need to remember what happened in Kangaroo Island, Cudlee Creek, Kentbruck, Rennick and Keilira, and use the lessons from those t
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Opinion: Rudolf van Rensburg – Eucalyptus Trees Abound But A Shortage Of Face Masks

17 April 2020
The ongoing Corona virus pandemic and a desperate scramble to procure personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline medical staff is leaving many countries exposed and is putting lives at risk. Australia is a leading exporter of eucalyptus wood fibre which can be a major component
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Friday analysis: Bushfires are yearly, COVID is not

17 April 2020
For almost four weeks now, pubs, cinemas, restaurants, and indoor sports have been closed. Concerts, festivals, sports, weddings have been cancelled. Churches are closed. Only 10 people can attend funerals. We all seem focused on COVID-19 as we should be. But life does go on. Source:
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Deere produces face shields

15 April 2020
John Deere, in collaboration with the UAW, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, is producing protective face shields in Moline, Illinois. Deere employees will initially produce 25,000 face shields to meet the immediate needs of he
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PFT and TFFPN surveys to help Tas forestry

15 April 2020
During these unprecedented times, Private Forests Tasmania (PFT) wants to understand how to best to help. The organisation wants to understand how you are affected by COVID-19 and what the immediate and short-term needs are. Source: Timberbiz PFT also needs to provide information to g
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Ghost Mushroom Lane closed for 2020

15 April 2020
Ghost Mushroom Lane in South Australia will remain closed to the public during the 2020 season, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ForestrySA is closely following government direction and advice to protect the health and safety of the community and staff. Source: Timberbiz In line
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Sustainable Timber Tasmania and Island Specialty Timbers update

15 April 2020
In the interest of public safety, Sustainable Timber Tasmania will continue to offer permits and licences only over the phone. Its regional offices at Smithton, Camdale, Perth, Scottsdale, Derwent Park and Geeveston are closed to all visitors. Source: Timberbiz Island Speciality Timbe
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EPA NZ calls for information on neonicotinoids

15 April 2020
Following a recent announcement, that grounds exist to reassess all neonicotinoid use in New Zealand, the EPA in New Zealand is calling for information on two neonicotinoids: thiacloprid and acetamiprid. Neonicotinoids are a group of insecticides that have been the subject of ongoing
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