Tag: forestry
Historic $90m upgrade for Tarpeena sawmill
THE Mount Gambier and district timber industry is set to become a world leader with the largest sawmilling investment in Australia's history set to...
OneFortyOne staff complete forest replanting
THE last of an estimated 5.5 million trees were hand-planted by OneFortyOne (OFO) staff last week as the replanting season wrapped up across its...
Mill investment to boost jobs
THE region's largest integrated forestry company will pour $20m into its Mount Gambier sawmill this financial year to drive efficiencies and secure its expansive...
Tragedy ‘a catalyst’ to fatigue risk guidelines
A TRAGIC accident that claimed the lives of four young forestry workers has been a “catalyst” to the industry developing unprecedented fatigue risk management...
Research revolution into forestry industry
THE Green Triangle's $2b forestry industry is on the cusp of a possible revolution as genetics technology emerges around the world that will fuel...
Raw log direct exports limit regional timber processors’ growth potential
MEMBER for Barker Tony Pasin has warned in parliament South East regional timber processors are stymied for growth because of the ongoing direct export of raw logs to overseas processors.[…]
OneFortyOne Plantations approves $14m investment
FORESTRY company OneFortyOne Plantations has announced its wood products team has been given approval to start work on a new capital expenditure project worth...
Forestry safety workshops
THE Australian Forestry Contractors Association will host free safety workshops for forestry workers next week.[…]
Politicians called on to fight for manufacturer
THE next South Australian premier must fly to America to meet with Kimberly-Clark Corporation executives to secure a long-term plan for the Millicent Mill according to Independent Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell.[...]
Billion-dollar growth potential
GROUND-BREAKING research is under way in the Limestone Coast to potentially unlock billions of dollars in growth opportunities.
The Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LGA)...
Sage enters election race
GRANT District Mayor Richard Sage has thrown his hat into the ring to contest next month's state election as an independent for the seat...
Forestry research hub launched in Mount Gambier
MOUNT Gambier's status as a national leader in forestry innovation has been cemented with the launch yesterday of a ground-breaking forestry research hub.
The $4m-plus...
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IT was a tough night at Horsham's Blue Ribbon Raceway on Saturday night for Penola’s Dave Gartner, despite a solid effort in his heat...
