Attention all architects, builders, and designers the Australian Timber Design Awards is back for 2024 and entries are now open for the 2024 awards. Source: Timberbiz The categories are: Excellence in Timber Design Australian Designed International. Projects based overseas and complet
Mechanised Logging (MechLog), a pioneering force in the Australian forestry sector, is commemorating three decades of dedicated service to sustainable timber harvesting practices. Since its establishment in 1994, MechLog has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering unparalleled
A recently completed research project has showcased great potential for the development of sustainable native forestry activities in the Northern Territory, led by Traditional Owner communities. Source: Timberbiz FWPA facilitated this important work by providing funding to match the i
Sales of new homes nationally increased by 5.3% in February from very low levels. Source: Timberbiz The HIA New Home Sales report is a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states and is a leading indicator of future detached home construction. “Despit
New Forests has appointed Michelle Elliot as Global Head of Funds, and Sanjiv Louis as Director, Investments Asia. Source: Timberbiz In this newly created role, Ms Elliot will be responsible for overseeing New Forests’ global funds management platform to support future growth and opp
VicForests will cease operations on 30 June, the end date was revealed on Wednesday during a court hearing involving VicForests and environmental group Wombat Forestcare. Source: Timberbiz Nationals’ leader Peter Walsh said VicForests was being treated deplorably. He said the State Go
Recent public commentary about the closure of VicForests has included numerous false and misleading claims. VicForests knows there are individuals and organisations who are opposed to native timber harvesting who will be celebrating VicForests’ closure. But this doesn’t mean it’s open
VicForests will be gone by 30 June. It really doesn’t come as any surprise. The writing was on the wall, and writ large the moment the Victorian Government announced it would be shutting down the native timber industry by 2030. It brought that death forward when it announ
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has welcomed the third tranche of the Liberal Party’s forest policy ahead the 2024 election. Source: Timberbiz TFPA Chief Executive Officer, Nick Steel, said this announcement offers the industry certainty of supply and stability, which will a
AKD’s Caboolture Sawmill Expansion Project is now complete, which will support an internationally competitive sawmilling business for the Sunshine Coast gateway region. Source: Timberbiz The project was officially opened by Queensland Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Developm