Queensland timber manufacturer Parkside Timber has purchased two timber mills in South-West Western Australia.
The company bought Auswest Timbers’ Greenbushes mill and Nannup Timber Processing, in part
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Plan for industry to transition as old growth logging in Vic ends
The Victorian government has released a 30-year plan for the state’s forestry industry.
The plan includes $120 million for support for the industry, with existing timber supply agreements extended until
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QLD timber industry ensured until 2026
The Queensland government has released a timber industry action plan, to preserve and develop Queensland timber industry.
Across the state, the wood manufacturing industry employs 8800 people and produces
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Western Australia forestry plans for jobs, industries and the environment
A new plan for the Western Australian forestry industry aims to support the manufacture of timber products.
In a statement from the Minister for Water, Fisheries, Forestry, Innovation and ICT and Science,
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Hundreds of jobs in danger despite timber mill purchase
The Victorian government has signed a deal to purchase the Heyfield Timber Mill, for an undisclosed sum.
Despite the purchase of the mill, there are still fears that up to 100 jobs could be lost.
Workers
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NSW timber plant expansion to create hundreds of jobs
Borg Manufacturing has received approval from the State Government to expand its medium density fibreboard (MDF) facility in Oberon, NSW.
The $106 million expansion will result in the addition of $51 million
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18 timber workers lose jobs, forestry policies blamed
Australian Solar Timbers has laid off 18 workers, with a lack of access to good-quality timber blamed by the company.
The ABC reports that the 97-year-old Kempsey, NSW-based hardwood company claims the
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Hyne Timber inducted into Queensland business leaders hall of fame
Hyne Timber was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame in recognition of the company’s 133 years of operation.
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Boral looks to divest hardwood business
Boral is attempting to sell its hardwood timber business, which has been under review.
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New timber mill for NW Tasmania
Construction of Ta Ann's new plywood mill in Tasmania’s north-west began after a ceremonial sod-turning on Monday.
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