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Opinion: Jack Bowen – and where is our hardwood going to come from Premier

16 June 2023
I, along with many in the timber merchant sector, am still reeling from the recent shock announcement by the Andrews Victorian Government to prematurely end native forest production in Victoria within six months – by 1 January 2024. The decision is reprehensible and irresponsible and
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Friday analysis: D’Ambrosio literally turned her back on Gippsland forestry

16 June 2023
When Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews announced the premature closure of the State’s native timber industry recently, he noted, “It’s not good enough for us to just cross our fingers and hope for the best. We need a plan to support workers, their families and support local jobs.” He
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Bowering Nursery endures tough season

14 June 2023
Forestry Corporation’s Blowering Nursery is at full production in readiness for the 2023 planting season, with almost three million seedlings inspected to ensure they meet the required standard. Source: Timberbiz These seedlings will join a further 3.5 million from Forestry Corporatio
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Secretary for Department of Ag, Fisheries and Forestry retires

14 June 2023
Andrew Metcalfe AO, the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Australia’s Director of Biosecurity has retired from the Australian Public Service. Source: Timberbiz Mr Metcalfe’s dedication to public service began with his employment as an Administrativ
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Posthumous honour for Wellington Shire Councillor Malcolm Hole

14 June 2023
Wellington Shire Councillor the late Malcolm Hole has been awarded a posthumous Order of Australia for his service to local government, and to the community. Source: Timberbiz Cr Hole was a tenacious and passionate councillor, offering steadfast leadership to his community up until hi
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Bushfires will come, but there will be no skilled support from timber industries

09 June 2023
Dire predictions and outcomes for upcoming fire season from the Bureau of Meteorology are even greater concern for Victorians as the shutdown of the State native forest eliminates the necessary employees and equipment provided by forest contracting businesses for firefighting. Source:
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MechLog invests in cutting edge machinery

09 June 2023
Mechanised Logging has announced a significant investment in the Tasmanian forestry sector with the introduction of new cutting-edge machinery. Source: Timberbiz The recent acquisition of two John Deere Harvesters and one John Deere Log Forwarder, affectionately dubbed “new gree
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Graduate Certificate and Diploma in Forestry to be introduced

09 June 2023
To address the skills shortages in the forestry sector and the need for innovative and collaborative solutions to training and tertiary education, the Committee for the Future of Forestry Education (COFFE) has developed a proposal for a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in For
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Opinion: Gordon Wilson – Branching out report seems like a desk audit

09 June 2023
“Branching Out”, the latest report on the NSW native forestry by the Blueprint Institute, was released on 26 April and put into the media with the subeditorial line “Report outlines economic benefit of ending native forest logging’. The CEO David Cross at the launch of the Repor
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CLT Toolbox offers ability to design using Australian GLT option

07 June 2023
CLT Toolbox launched to the Australian construction industry in March 2023, specialising in innovative engineering software solutions and with a mission to empower structural engineers to drive positive change within the construction industry through advanced technology and sustainabl
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