We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming Forestry Information Session, hosted in partnership with Gippsland Forestry Hub, WestVic Staffing Solutions, and TAFE Gippsland. This important session will bring together education and industry to explore how we can create strong employment pathways and ensure a sustainable future for Gippsland’s forestry sector. By working together,…
The Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program is expanding its research team, with three exciting new positions now open at the University of Melbourne’s Burnley Campus. These roles are a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research shaping the future of Australia’s forests, natural capital, and land management. Current Opportunities Research Fellow in Natural…
AKD, a leading Australian forestry and timber processing company, is pleased to announce it will acquire Pentarch Forestry’s 50% share in Highland Pine Products Pty Ltd (HPP), making AKD the sole owner of the business and the Oberon sawmill. This move is a significant step in AKD’s long-term strategy to operate high quality, strategically located…
Australia’s housing crisis has reached a tipping point and the Albanese Government is responding with a bold new strategy. In a significant move following the 2025/26 Federal Budget, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $54 million commitment to accelerate the adoption of pre fabricated housing across the country. The initiative is a win for…
The Australian Government, in collaboration with the University of Tasmania (UTAS), has launched the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program, a $100 million initiative aimed at advancing research and innovation in the nation’s forest and wood products industries. As part of this initiative, AFWI has announced its second National Open Call for research projects,…
Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) launched their More Houses Sooner Report, which is the first and only in-depth study to project the total dwellings required by 2034 to reach equilibrium and affordability levels. Australia needs approximately 2.48 million new dwellings by 2034 to keep up with population growth and improve housing affordability, according to…
AFWI’s National Open Call for Research is back, with Expressions of Interest (EOI) opening on Friday, 7 March, for projects that deliver transformative, industry-focused research to support Australia’s forestry and forest products industries. This call encourages innovative ideas that lead to commercial outcomes, which tackle industry challenges or entrepreneurial opportunities. What’s new? For this round,…
The Gippsland Forestry Hub has announced its 2024/25 committee, reflecting a dynamic blend of expertise across its Executive and General Committees. The Executive Committee, led by Chair Trevor Nicklen, continues to focus on sustainable forestry initiatives, while the General Committee introduces fresh perspectives, including members from diverse sectors such as local government, education, and industry….
On Friday 18th October 2024, The Gippsland Forestry Hub proudly launched its Steps Towards a Greener Future report at a luncheon held on Friday at the Morwell Innovation Centre, bringing together key industry stakeholders, government representatives, and community leaders to discuss the future of sustainable forestry in Gippsland. Attendees heard from Alastair Woodard, Director of Technical…
Applications for the 2025 Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) are now open! This marks the 29th year of identifying and empowering leaders from across Gippsland. The Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) is a comprehensive leadership experience, offering participants exposure to a deep contextual understanding of our region while enhancing individual leadership skills. Interviews will be…