This edition outlines the Hub’s strategic reset, project priorities and current funding position.
Funding for the current financial year has been approved, with a new departmental workplan in place. A revised structure introduces three working groups focused on infrastructure, resource security and community engagement, reflecting priorities identified at the strategy session.
Recent meetings highlighted ongoing advice to government and collaboration across regional hubs. Industry discussions also explored opportunities such as carbon markets and wastewater reuse in forestry, with potential benefits for both productivity and emissions reduction.
Key updates include consultation on the HumeLink energy project, forestry carbon webinars and multiple grant opportunities supporting climate-smart agriculture, road safety and plantation establishment.
Market data shows continued softness, with softwood sales and imports declining over the past year. Carbon credit prices are strengthening due to increased demand linked to emissions policy.
Additional updates include national policy developments, infrastructure planning initiatives and community programs such as leadership training and mental health workshops.
Overall, the newsletter reflects a sector focused on long-term resilience, improved infrastructure and emerging opportunities in carbon and sustainable land use.