Tasmanian Times
National
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737Dear oh dear ….
We’ve just come home after a superb winter trip to the south of our fair isle. What visit south would be complete...
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Duncan Kerr Valedictory
I came to the old Parliament in the depth of winter 23 years ago—the first Tasmanian to win a seat for the...
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Oh Julie …
QUESTION: Julie, will Kevin Rudd meet the two week deadline to sort out the mining tax dispute? JULIE COLLINS: What we’ve said...
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Wilkie eyes tilt for Denison
THE Hobart electorate of Denison is suddenly shaping up as one of the key contests of this year’s federal election. High-profile independent...
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Rainforest Action Network Expands Misleading Greenwashing of Primary Forest Logging
RAN’s recent “rainforest safe” book and luxury shopping bag campaigns show they value greenwashing primary forest logging and sustaining old growth timber...
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Brazil log prices rise
Eucalyptus log prices in Brazil have gone up 25% the past year, almost reaching the global average hardwood fiber price index in...
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Greens-driven fix for Renewables Target must pass; still room for improvement
The Australian Greens today expressed hope that their long campaign to fix the flawed Renewable Energy Target will finally bear fruit in...
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Gunns certification probe
Public Briefing Paper for Forest Management Certification Pre-assessment of Gunns Limited, Australia June 11, 2010 Introduction – The SmartWood Program of the...
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Plantation reprise (Part 2)
In my previous piece about plantations I described how the pulp & paper (P & P) industry relied on low inputs prices...
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The Truth About Plantations
Globally the P & P (Pulp & Paper) industry has a history of creating social upheaval, engaging in corrupt activities and subverting...
