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Latest timber industry news, updated on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Winner of Aboriginal partnership logo competition

Saretta Fielding from Lake Macquarie is the winner of the Forestry Corporation of NSW's (formerly Forests NSW) competition to develop a logo in acknowledgement and respect of management of the forests by Aboriginal people in the past, present and future. Source: Timberbiz
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Supreme Court trial date for Gunns’ chairman

A date has been set for the Supreme Court trial of the former chairman of the collapsed Tasmanian timber company Gunns. It is due to start on August 5 in Launceston. Source: Seven News
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NZ referendum on forestry spend

The New Zealand Forest Owners and the New Zealand Farm Forestry Associations are holding a referendum to enable forest growers decide on industry outcomes. Source: Voxy
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Forestry Tas to control forests after restructure

Forestry Tasmania will retain control of production forests under the Government's restructure of the state-owned company. Sources: Timberbiz, ABC News
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$2 mill sawmill redevelopment open

Mount Gambier sawmill operator NF McDonnell and Sons believes its local investment shows the future of the forestry industry in south-east of South Australia is promising. Source: ABC News
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Opposition says Crean is blackmailing dairy

Labor Minister Simon Crean stands condemned for his outrageous attempt to blackmail the Tasmanian Legislative Council and community over future dairy funding. Source: Timberbiz
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New book showcases Malaysian timber

The latest publication from Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) titled ‘Re-Think: A New Paradigm for Malaysian Timber’ showcases a collection of beautiful timber projects. Source: Borneo Post
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Vietnamese timber products win overseas favour

Australia’s Midway Tasmania Wood Imports director Wayne Smith believes Vietnamese timber products boast better quality for lower prices than comparable products. Source: VietNamNet
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