Waratah Forestry Equipment has introduced a new generation of its H215E head purpose-built for single-pass eucalyptus debarking. Designed for use on large, wheeled harvesters and excavators, the H225E is a powerful, high-capacity debarking head that productively dominates in the harsh

Workers, families and communities whose livelihoods rely on Victoria’s $7.3 billion native timber industry are demanding the truth on the State Labor Government’s 2030 ban, according to the Nationals. Source: Timberbiz Serious questions are being asked of the State Government, after A

Labor Senator Raff Ciccone has again attacked the Federal Government for what he sees as a lack of support and direction for the nation’s timber industry. Source: Timberbiz Speaking in the Senate yesterday, Senator Ciccone said that when managed sustainably Australia’s forests provide

This week’s Federal Budget will provide some relief for builders and tradies hard hit by the increasing cash and cost crunch including measures to help SMEs to manage it, according to Master Builders Australia. Source: Timberbiz MBA CEO Denita Wawn said temporary relief at the f

Bunnings’ decision to halt sales of timber originating from Russia has been welcomed by the national peak body for forest industries, the Australian Forest Products Association. Source: Timberbiz “Even while Australia is experiencing major timber supply constraints, we must not be see

The Federal Budget’s commitment to skills and training for small business owners, and the cut to the fuel excise by 22/litre, have been welcomed by the Australian Forest Contractors Association. Source: Timberbiz AFCA general manager Carlie Porteous said the fuel excise cut was welcom

Don’t be blindsided by the ‘forestry runs at a loss’ myth. Forestry delivers a lot, write Nick Steel and Michael Bailey. Much has been said about forestry and the contribution to the economy in recent times, but typically it is a one-eyed view that fails to look at the whole industry.

There did not appear a lot for Australia’s timber industry to get excited about in this week’s Federal Budget. Confirmation of $86 million to establish new timber plantations was of course welcome. But it was simply a repeat of an announcement made in February. The Australian Forest C