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We need trees to build the Budgets’ one million new homes

28 October 2022
Australia’s forest industries have welcomed the Federal Government’s target of one million new homes to be constructed by 2030 under the National Housing Accord announced in this week’s Federal Budget. Source: Timberbiz But Australian Forest Products Association CEO Ross Hampton
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Opinion: Greg Gill – the challenge of the decade is our workforce

28 October 2022
The Australian timber industry continues to face challenges, with supply chain issues, skill shortages and increases in material costs all impacting growth. Now, many are realising that to stay ahead of the curve and ensure profitability, an innovative solution must be deployed to hel
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Friday analysis: Budget bundles of good news for forestry but not bundles of wood

28 October 2022
As with any Federal Budget, there is a lot to unpack from Tuesday night. This year’s announcements, while not totally terrifying, did not deliver any great news. But there were some bundles of good news for the forestry industry. The big one of course was the $100 million in funding f
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Big River a big part of a big highway

26 October 2022
Assisting in the delivery of a safer highway infrastructure for all users of the Bruce Highway, construction of the Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 project is well under way and on track for completion by mid-2023. Source: Timberbiz Critical to reducing congestion and improving freight e
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Australian design winner shortlisted for international award

26 October 2022
The winner of last year’s Australian Timber Design Awards, the Eric Tweedale Stadium in Western Sydney, has been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival’s award the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize. Source: Timberbiz The stadium is a benchmark for sustainable con
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Timber and red tape hampers rebuilding in flooded areas

26 October 2022
Critical timber shortages worsened by government red tape are hampering efforts to rebuild homes in flood-ravaged areas. Source: Timberbiz Bronwyn Petrie from the NSW Farmers Conservation and Resource Management Committee said $2 billion a year was being spent on importing timber to r
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Grants open in Victoria to help transition from native forestry

26 October 2022
Applications are open for almost $25 million in grants under the Victorian Forestry Plan. Agriculture Minister Gayle Tierney yesterday announced the opening of three grant programs – the $22 million Community Development Fund, the $2.5 million second round of the Victorian Timber Inno
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Federal budget confirms $100m for forest product innovations

26 October 2022
A new National Institute for Forest Products Innovation will embark on transformative R&D with $100 million confirmed for the Launceston headquartered centre in last night’s Federal Budget. Source: Timberbiz The project was first announced by the Morrison government in May and lat
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TABMA is back training with timber workshops

24 October 2022
Following two years of lockdowns, restrictions and zoom classes TABMA Training is back delivering industry-based classroom training with the resumption of timber knowledge courses. Source: Timberbiz TABMA’s Training Timber knowledge workshop has been delivered to nearly 60 students ov
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Home builders struggle to complete build-up of work

24 October 2022
Australian home builders are still struggling to complete the enormous pipeline of work they accumulated over the last two years. The ABS has released its building activity data for the June Quarter 2022. Source: Timberbiz This data provides estimates of the value of building work and
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