Tag: sector

Plantation sector award honour

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Anew award has been named in honour of long-time Hamilton resident John Kiely, recognising high achieving individuals in the hardwood plantation sector.
The John Kiely...

Rural ratepayers to ‘push back’

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Rural ratepayers will “push back” on Wattle Range Council’s draft 2024/25 budget according to Councillor Emma Castine.
She anticipates there will be an adverse reaction...

Plantation investment builds stronger future

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Western Victoria’s new plantation hardwood strategic alliance, GT Hardwood, is actively educating the community on its plans to invest in new plantation trees to...

Reserve named in Mills’ honour

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ASouth East family has been honoured with the naming of a forest reserve to recognise the mark the Mills have made on the region’s...

Timber processor jobs ‘in jeopardy’

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Up to 130 jobs in the timber milling industry in the Limestone Coast are in jeopardy according to the State Opposition. The claim has recently...

Forest commitment ‘non-negotiable’

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Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has called on both major parties to release their forestry policy ahead of the State Election saying the...

Forest funds to help sector grow

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An additional $3.1m of Federal Government funding will extend the life of the three regional National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI) centres, including Mount...

Forest industry insight shared via virtual world

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Thousands of primary school students from classrooms across Australia will be learning that wood is good for the world alongside George the Farmer next...