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Managing Psychosocial Hazards – Part 4
People Business is a column focusing on HR, IR and WHS issues. This piece was written and provided by Peter Maguire, owner and practice leader of Ridgeline HR. In this fourth article in our series...
Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
This piece was written and provided by Alares. Insolvencies in September remained slightly above pre-COVID levels. This follows a consistent trend throughout 2023. Court recoveries from the big four...
An Epic Journey: Running for a Cause
In the early hours of a chilly Tuesday on September 26, a vibrant quartet – Jon, Lisa, Mel and Scott, kick-started an audacious quest. Aptly christened as the ‘Fruit Salad’ runners...
Wellbeing in the Workplace – Me, We, Us
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. How We’re All Part of the Solution Underneath it all, everybody wants to feel valued, appreciated, and respected. It’s where we base our self-worth...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.56
Condensation Management in Roof Cavity Condensation in a roof cavity refers to the process by which water vapour in the air inside the roof space changes from a gas into liquid droplets when it...
The Tour Bringing Industry Together
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. On Tuesday September 19th FTMA conducted a tour, visiting frame and truss fabricators in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A group of 20...
PRICE REDUCED – Full Roller Press System with 3 Setups
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Calco Trusses & Timber has the following item for sale: Full Roller Press System with 3 Setups PRICE REDUCED NOW $320,000 +GST Available late Dec, early...
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Forests: Planning for tomorrow, today
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Australian Panel Products. The forestry industry in Australia is a significant contributor to the national economy. The concern that...
Innovative Timber Design Shines in Resilience Competition
The Woodsolutions Resilient Timber Homes Design Competition recently announced the winners, revealing groundbreaking designs that prioritize flood resilience and sustainability. Winning entries...
Saving Thousands in Worker’s Comp Premiums
Workers’ Compensation cover can become a heavy cost burden for a business operating in the Timber Industry. Which is why you should be sure you’re paying only as much as you need to....
Continual Investment in Modernisation and New Technology
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, OneFortyOne Wood Products. OneFortyOne’s continued investment in modernisation and new technology ensures that Jubilee Sawmill remains...
Respect Goes a Long Way
This piece was written by Kersten Gentle. I absolutely love the forest and wood products industry. It is an industry I have been involved in for close on 35 years. It’s an industry where I have...
FTMA Framed Faces – Nikita Bourke (Westruss & FTMA Board Member)
“We’re not here, just for now.We’re here, trying to make this forever.” This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh A few hours west of Sydney, lies Orange, a city with an abundant reputation...
New Combilift product launch at Ligna
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Combilift. As leading forklift manufacturer Combilift continues its 25 years in business celebrations, we saw the launch of another...
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