New tool for policymakers to address climate change crisis Federal A new tool to help governments adapt climate science data to inform investment and policy decisions has been unveiled at COP26 in Glasgow.
Advisory panel to oversee future of Queensland forest industry Sunday June 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Queensland’s native timber advisory panel has met for the first time as part of a long-term plan for the state’s timber industry.
VicForests court win fails to sway Bunnings’ position on responsibly sourced timber Wednesday May 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Bunnings' Toby Watson has told The Mandarin that the store would not be reversing its decision to ban the use of trees logged in Victoria…
‘We have counties in deep trouble’: Oregon lawmakers seek to reverse timber tax cuts that cost communities billions Wednesday February 10, 2021 By Rob Davis and Tony Schick Editors' Picks For decades, corporate timber benefited from tax cuts that devastated local budgets. Lawmakers want change and have filed dozens of bills, making this one of…
Premium Interviews Recruiting and working remotely for 75% of its existence: how Bushfire Recovery Victoria has risen amid two crises Thursday June 25, 2020 By David Donaldson Case studies Established while the state was burning in January, social distancing has forced the community-focused Bushfire Recovery Victoria to rethink how it works, says CEO Lee…
NSW looking to sell WestConnex Friday March 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales government will weigh up whether it should sell its remaining 49% stake in the WestConnex motorway with an independent scoping study.
NSW scraps forest privatisation plan Thursday February 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales government has axed its plan to privatise the state’s plantation forests. The decision follows a five-month independent scoping study which looked…
