Tag: forestry

Education and industry work hand-in-hand

This month’s UniSA Mount Gambier Campus public lecture focused on the much anticipated Forestry Centre of Excellence (FCoE) which is set to commence construction...

Vics explore timber potential

The Victorian State Government is supporting new ways to use Victorian timber, with a study launched on two new timber products designed to take...

Forest jobs investment

A local forestry organisation has received a significant cash injection from the State Government to ensure their success now and into the future.
The State...

South-west focus for future fibre study

NEW ways to use Victorian timber are being explored, with the State Government launching a study on two new timber products designed to take...

Forest milestone celebrated

South Australia proudly celebrates a major milestone in its history with 2025 marking the 150th anniversary of the state’s forest and timber industries.
Acknowledging this...

Forestry centre leader chosen

Professor Jeff Morrell has commenced as the first Director of the Forestry Centre of Excellence (FCoE), ready to lead the centre into its next...

Forestry findings handed down

Anew parliamentary watchdog committee should be established to investigate all aspects of water allocation planning.
Furthermore, the State Government should work with the Federal Government...

Skookum Technology

As Skookum Technology marks a significant milestone, celebrating 14 years in Australia and 1 year in Mount Gambier, the company reflects on its journey,...

Trash trial held

Arecent Spring Clean Event has seen enthusiastic participation from the community, resulting in numerous items, including tyres, mattresses and couches, being disposed
 OneFortyOne, in collaboration...

Committee extended

The all-party South Australian parliamentary select committee which is inquiring into the exporting of wood fibre and other Limestone Coast timber matters has been...

Safety milestone celebrated

The OneSafe Group has recently celebrated its 100th meeting, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to enhancing safety across the forestry industry.
 Initiated...

Power project steams ahead

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas officially opened OneFortyOne’s $30m renewable biomass power generation project at their Jubilee Sawmill site last Thursday.
The project, which includes...

Next steps for Forestry Centre of Excellence

The State Government will today release new artist impressions of the Forestry Centre of Excellence being built in Mount Gambier – as new research...

Annual review shows OneFortyOne committed for the Long Term

Trans-Tasman forestry and sawmilling company OneFortyOne has released its annual review for 2024, with references to a year of progress and resilience.
Chief executive Wendy...

State forestry investment

The State Government has pledged a $250,000 investment, in partnership with the South Australian Forest Products Association (SAFPA), to launch a new forest and...