Tag: letters
ASH innovation will be lost if mill closes
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I write in relation to the state government's impending announcement in relation to the future of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods, the broader Victorian hardwood timber industries, and the up and downstream industries that they support.
We must preserve Heyfield mill jobs
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gippslanders, where is the fury and the passion?
Batting for forest regeneration
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Heyfield timber workers may also point to the increased presence of grey-headed flying foxes as allies as they are strong agents of forest regeneration.
Timber harvesting is just not sustainable
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: If the Victorian Government is going to make a $40 million investment in the region, is logging the best option for the region for jobs and the Victorian taxpayer?
Commonwealth funding in the billions
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Transport Minister Darren Chester wishes to correct the record in regards to a recent letter.
We must retain jobs in Heyfield
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Closing the mill will take away the livelihoods of thousands of people directly and indirectly, who only want what was promised, their quota.
Great Forest National Park a ‘terrific idea’
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: As humans, it is our responsibility to preserve as much nature as we can in order to perpetuate our planet's life span.
More money needed for Victorian infrastructure
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Darren Chester needs to explain why this outrageous and unacceptable disparity in federal funds for Victoria exists and should continue.
We need timber jobs, not handouts
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: As an industry, we don't need handouts.
Shock over planned demolition of building
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I was shocked to read of the planned demolition of the former Fulham Post Office, which was previously a hotel.
Daniel Andrews should front up in Heyfield
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We want Daniel Andrews to come here and tell us what his solution to our employment problem will be, and what he plans on replacing our two billion dollar a year timber export with.
Timber resource was always limited
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: When a small group of Melbourne businessmen bought the Heyfield timber mill, Australia Sustainable Hardwoods, they knew the timber resource was limited.
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