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

NZ government welcomes abandonment of Judicial Review of ETS

New Zealand’s Minister of Forestry Todd McClay has welcomed a decision by forestry sector representatives to drop Judicial Review proceedings related to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fees. Source: Timberbiz “The Judicial Review was initiated in response to the excessive fees impo
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Union endorses restructure of Millicent Mill

The largest union representing 270 white and blue-collar workers at the Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent Mill has endorsed the restructure of the company. Source: The SE Voice www.sevoice.com.au The workforce was informed by management on Thursday the American owners were creating a
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Contractors may sell idle machinery needed during bushfires

Contractors called on to reduce the bushfire risk in Victorian forests are contemplating selling expensive heavy machinery presently sitting idle due to no work. Source: The Weekly Times www.weeklytimesnow.com.au The Victorian government has confirmed a reduction in work for the Depar
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The role of wood in zero carbon buildings

As the construction industry shifts to address its contribution to climate change, timber framing offers one of the lowest carbon footprints, sequestering carbon and reducing environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. Source: Timberbiz The construction industry plays a central rol
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CommBank gives the green light, and funding, for prefab housing

The Commonwealth Bank has become the first major bank to make financing easier for prefabricated houses. The bank has agreed to sponsor the development of a standard form contract for the modern methods of construction (MMC) sector to help support home buyers and manufacturers. Source
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AFPA says the Greens are environmentally irresponsible

The Greens’ continued opposition to Australia’s sustainable native forestry industries shows how inaccurate, regressive and outdated their arguments are in the political discourse. . Source: Timberbiz The science shows the enormous environmental and climate – not to mention critical e
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IUFRO World Congress report

The success of the IUFRO World Congress 2024 was a collective effort, involving hundreds of individuals. This summary report prepared by the Congress Organizing Committee presents the carrying out and outcome of the IUFRO World Congress 2024. Source: Timberbiz It was the largest IUFRO
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Volvo launches new articulated haulers

Volvo has launched a new lineup of articulated haulers which is set for stepwise introductions on markets globally during 2025. The updated models mark a significant technological leap forward thanks to key innovations such as a new electronic system and an in-house developed transmis
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