For Cain Octon, a full-time role at SA Pine’s Monarto operation offered more than just a job. It was a chance to find greater balance, build on his experience and create a pathway for the future.
With this month being National Safe Work Month, there is no better time to pause, look around and ask ourselves: Are our current hazards, risks and controls still working as they should?
Lifting, carrying and moving heavy or awkward products is part of everyday life in timber and hardware – making manual handling one area where the right training can make a real difference.
If you manufacture frames and trusses and supply them into commercial jobs, this one is probably costing you money right now.
More than 280 forestry scientists, managers, growers and communicators gathered in Canberra last week for the 2026 Forestry Australia Symposium, with communication, public trust and social licence at the centre of the three-day program.
A 30-year-old frame and truss business. A former carpenter who grew up around the industry. A major investment in automation. And a determination to keep finding a better way to work.
October is Mental Health Month, with World Mental Health Day taking place on 10 October. Now is the perfect time to start important conversations with your staff with the help of NTHA's Mental Health First Aid Course.
Safety is everyone’s business, and this October, the National Timber & Hardware Association (NTHA) is putting practical safety training front and centre for the industry.
Sage Insurance, NTHA’s insurance partner, works with businesses across the industry to help them understand their insurance needs and prepare for the unexpected. This case study looks at what can happen when a fire strikes after hours – and why having the right cover can be critical to getting a business back on its feet.
NTHA welcomes Damian Jackson to the team as its new Traineeship and Apprenticeship Officer – NSW, strengthening the support available to apprentices, trainees and host employers across the state.
The ACCC has taken action after a Victorian timber importer allegedly marketed Meranti as suitable for use in bushfire-prone areas when, according to the ACCC, it was not suitable for some applications.
Rates are up again, but with household spending not the main inflation problem, the latest hike raises fresh questions about whether higher interest rates are targeting the right causes. NTHA CEO David Little investigates.