Tag: Port of Portland
Deadly coronavirus outbreak fuels timber export fears
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THE regional timber workers' union has raised concerns regional log exports from the Port of Portland may slow in coming weeks as the...
Workers’ union welcomes Borg Manufacturing investment
THE nation's peak forest products lobby group and the timber workers' union have welcomed the proposed investment to modernise Borg Manufacturing assets in Mount...
Traceability issues linked to docked vessel
A VESSEL destined to transport around 5000 dairy heifers to China has been docked at the Port of Portland for almost a month with...
Diverted ships ease port trade
A DECLINE in the number of Chinese woodfibre exports ships anchoring at the Port of Portland has triggered a reduction in hours for some...
Highway upgrade earmarked as infrastructure priority
THE state's peak freight industry group has listed the Riddoch Highway as a high priority project that needs to be delivered within a five...
Timber processors back inquiry
THE South Australian Timber Processors Association has welcomed calls for a parliamentary inquiry into wood exports, urging policy makers to examine the volume of...
Government plans for forestry growth
THE State Government will canvass avenues to shore up log supply for regional processing facilities as part of a renewed focus on the region's...
Forest association supported
LIBERAL candidate for Mount Gambier Craig Marsh has welcomed the forestry industry's $77m Ask of Government document while announcing the party will release a...
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Ghost mushrooms glow for another season
THE region's beloved glowing mushrooms are back, but the traditional Ghost Mushroom Lane is no more.
Forestry SA chief executive Tim Ryan confirmed Ghost...
