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Opinion: Graham Walker – why the Corryong mill will close

05 May 2023
  I came to Corryong last Friday to announce to the employees that our sawmill will close once the existing log stock is milled. The gloomy sky over our log stack showed how I was feeling as I delivered the bad news. It was the hardest decision I have ever made but it was the rig
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FSC ANZ 2023 Annual General Meeting

03 May 2023
This year’s FSC Australia’s AGM is to be held in Melbourne on 11 May. Members are invited to attend along and participate in person or via a Zoom link. Source: Timberbiz The meeting aims to unpack the challenges and identify solutions for responsible forest management and the future d
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Timber framing research shows preference of wood over steel

03 May 2023
Recent research from the Timber Framing Collective shows that people continue to choose timber framing over steel due to its low cost, fast assembly, flexibility and ease of renovation. Source: Timberbiz But it’s the incredible environmental benefits that are really resonating in a wo
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David Brand to speak at Doing Timber Business in Queensland

03 May 2023
New Forests Chair Dr David Brand will speak at the Doing Timber Business in Queensland symposium in Brisbane on June 1, discussing investment opportunities in Queensland’s forest and nature based assets. Source: Timberbiz Timber Queensland CEO Mick Stephens said Dr Brand’s insights in
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Master Builders voices concerns for the Federal Budget

03 May 2023
The voice of the building and construction industry, one of Australia’s largest sectors in the economy, is calling on the Federal Government to ensure spending is carefully targeted at boosting productivity for business, building resilient supply chains and supporting the workforce. S
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Gippsland family day to relieve stress in forestry communities

03 May 2023
A family day to be held in Bairnsdale on Saturday is an opportunity for forest communities to come together and support each other during a time of great uncertainty and distress. Source: Timberbiz Forest & Wood Communities Australia Director Mick Harrington said The Unsplittable
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Comprehensive AFCA driver program includes rollover training

03 May 2023
The Professional Ownership & Driver Wellbeing Program is back encompassing not just the PODW program but also the ‘Rollover’ Program to present a complete and comprehensive training package designed for ‘best practice’ across the whole transport industry as
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Inflation slows but not all is well in the housing market

01 May 2023
Last week’s release of the ABS March quarter inflation figures shows a welcome deceleration in the inflation rate, particularly in new home purchase costs, but more needs to be done to address entrenched inflation in the sector. Source: Timberbiz Master Builders Australia chief
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Hyne Community Trust grants open in June for Tumbarumba

01 May 2023
Tumbarumba community groups are being urged to consider their projects for potential grant support ahead of the 2023 Hyne Community Trust opening for applications in June. Source: Timberbiz The Hyne Community Trust has been proudly supporting community organisations to deliver lasting
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OneFortyOne saves the Adelaide show from the chop

01 May 2023
A South-East pine timber plantation has swooped in and saved a heritage sport and Royal Adelaide Show staple from winding up on the chopping block. Source: The Advertiser Earlier this month The Royal Adelaide Show signed a deal with OneFortyOne to secure radiata pine for competition l
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