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Today, we’re looking into the importance of education and training for the timber, frame and truss sector - a topic that is particularly important for us at FTMA, given our drive and pursuits to deliver courses, to help address the under employment that we are all experiencing, and encourage skilled people into our wonderful industry. 

We are joined by NTHA Senior Trainer and Assessor, Colin Taranto - an inspiring and dedicated man, who has contributed greatly by paving the way for those coming into it. With nearly 40 years in the timber sector, Colin has recently been awarded VET Trainer of the Year, in the NSW training awards. He was also a finalist for this year’s Australian VET Trainer of the Year. A truly magnificent achievement and testament for what he’s contributing to education, and our future.  

For members of FTMA who wish to participate in training, or have employees they would like to enrol, please reach out to us for assistance. Those interested can also directly contact Colin Taranto via email at colin.t@ntha.edu.au. The training conducted by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), NTHA and Timber Training Creswick, is accessible and comprehensive, tailored to the needs of the timber industry.

Today, we're shining a spotlight on Carpentry Australia’s Helping Hand Day. This isn't just an event; it's a testament to the spirit of community and the craftsmanship that lies at the heart of everything that Carpentry Australia do.

During Helping Hand Day, carpenters from all walks of life join forces to lend their expertise and support to various community projects. It’s a day when chippies roll up their sleeves, pick up their tools, and make a real tangible difference in our communities. Whether it's fixing a home, building structures, or giving a space a refreshing makeover, these talented chippies use their skills to provide a much-needed helping hand to those who require it the most.

To explain more about the celebration of community and craftsmanship during Helping Hand Day, we are joined by Nathan Quinn of Carpentry Australia.

For more information on Carpentry Australia please check out their socials @carpentryaustralia on Insta and FB or email info@carpentryaustralia.com.au 

The Paris Olympics in 2024 are aiming to be the most sustainable games in Olympic Games history. One way they are achieving their sustainability goals, which align with the Paris Agreement, is using timber in construction.

To ensure the Brisbane Olympic Games achieve similar environmental milestones to Paris, several strategies must be implemented. We need to prioritise the use of timber in our construction projects. This involves not only the games' facilities but also surrounding infrastructure such as transport systems and accommodation facilities.

By opting to use timber, we can ensure that the games serve as a symbol of Australia’s commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world.

Timber Queensland is leading the fight for a greener games by actively raising awareness about the benefits of timber use in the Brisbane Olympic Games through targeted campaign. They are pioneering public discussions, launching educational initiatives, and fostering strategic partnerships to drive their message home.

On the 22nd of August, Timber Queensland hosted a Timber 2032 Forum, where they engaged with key stakeholders in the construction industry, architects, parliamentarians, and government bodies, to highlight the environmental advantages of timber over traditional construction materials.

For this episode, we are joined by Clarissa Brandt, the Strategic Relations & Communications Manager of Timber Queensland to discuss further.

If you have any questions for Clarissa, please contact Timber Queensland by emailing admin@timberqueensland.com.au

In the lead up to R U OK? Day, I have invited Jordan Schmidt of Modern Mentality to talk to us about his challenges and provide tips on how to address mental health from a young man’s perspective.

Jordan is like a nephew to me as I have known him most of his life and have witnessed firsthand the many life changing moments he has had to endure, and yet through each obstacle, I’ve witnessed Jordan pick himself up, and grow stronger.

In this episode, Jordan will share his story and discuss the new journey he is taking, which is not only inspirational but exactly what society needs. If you are interested in taking part in Jordan's Modern Mentality workshops, please visit www.modernmentality.com.au. Jordan’s first workshop starts on Wednesday 30 August.

R U OK? Day is on Thursday 14 September this year. For further information on R U OK? and free resources, please visit ruok.org.au

If you or anyone you know needs help:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
• Headspace on 1800 650 890
• ReachOut at au.reachout.com
• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
• Head to Health at headtohealth.gov.au

This episode focuses on two passionate timber engineers and educators, Jon Shanks, and Lisa Ottenhaus. If you’ve ever met Jon or Lisa, you would know that they’re passionate about mountain biking, trail running, and really all things outdoors.

What you probably didn’t know is that Lisa has been living with Multiple Sclerosis for over 13 years. Lisa doesn’t tend to make a big deal of it, because generally, things were ‘fine’... until they weren’t.

In early 2022, Jon got a phone got call from Lisa explaining that the wheelchair clock is ticking and that she better make use of those legs while she can.

And that’s when Jon came up with the idea to run the Cape 2 Cape great walk in WA, 123 km this coming September, and raise funds for MS research. 

Listen to the episode, as Lisa explains how there’s no better way to ‘stick it to MS’, than to go for a really long run together with a friend and raise money to research better treatments (or even a prevention/cure).

To donate or simply know more about Jon & Lisa’s run please visit: Do It For MS - We are running Cape 2 Cape!

If you would like to join Jon & Lisa for a period during their Cape 2 Cape run, please email Jon at jonshanks@timbered.com.au

There are many stories of our ANZAC’s which demonstrates their character, determination and the toughness of our diggers.

One of the fiercest fights was in Papua New Guinea on the infamous Kokoda Trail.

Nowadays, the Kokoda Track is visited by many Australians to not only honour the brave soldiers who fought, and sadly died on the track, to thank them for their sacrifices which ensured Australia’s freedom. It has also become a trek that helps build future leaders, teaching them resilience, loyalty, courage, endurance and sacrifice.

People say you can’t explain what it’s like to trek Kokoda, and pictures just won’t do it justice, but today we are joined by Genevieve Ryan from AKD who not only recently completed the track but is also involved in organising the AKD program which sees local students join teachers and AKD employees to trek the 96 kilometres through the Kokoda Track in PNG.

In a male dominated industry, it’s critical to talk about the issues impacting so many men and look at what can be done to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Too many times, men shy away from conversations about their mental, physical and social health but it’s time we put a stop to it. 

Next week from 12 – 18 June, it’s Men’s Health Week. This event is celebrated every year around the world, and in Australia it is organised by the Centre for Male Health at Western Sydney University, a partner of the Australian Men's Health Forum. 

In honour of Men’s Health Week, we are joined by Jeff Gibson of Hyne Timber who recently has gone through quite a journey with his own health. We will discuss his experience and the importance of simply talking about it.

This episode focuses on the importance of choosing fit-for-purpose timbers when manufacturing our quality offsite engineered products.

Whilst we are focusing on frame & truss manufacturers, it is important to remember that everyone along the supply chain plays a critical role in ensuring that products or services are delivered to customers in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. 

Each person or organisation involved in the supply chain can impact the quality, safety, and environmental impact of the final product. Therefore, it is important for everyone to take responsibility for their actions and work together to achieve common goals.

Unfortunately, there are often too many breaks in the supply chain, which can result in an entire industry being impacted. One fall – affects us all and for this reason, we must ensure everyone within our supply chain is taking the necessary steps to guarantee we are only using fit for purpose timber.

Today, we are joined by three engineers from the nailplate companies to discuss further:

• Tim Rossiter - MiTek, 
• David Zhang – Multinail
• Nick Cui - Pryda

With the increase in the number of builders collapsing, such as Porter Davis, and the real possibility that frames and trusses, could potentially be uncovered and left in the weather for months, we thought it was a good time to talk about Best Practices for Caring for Your Timber Products.

Today we are joined by three nail plate engineers to discuss what can frame and truss manufacturers, builders and homeowners do to care for their quality timber products. 

Episode guests:

• Tim Rossiter - MiTek, 
• David Zhang - Multinail 
• Nick Cui - Pryda

FTMA's Best Practice – Caring for Your Timber Products flyer available at FTMA News or email editor@ftmanews.com.

With the 13th largest builder in Australia going bust, leaving 1700 homes unfinished, and a trail of creditors, we thought it would be a good reminder to go over what the collapse means, how it impacts fabricators and talk about how you can avoid being caught by the collapse of more builders in the future.

Today, we are joined by Jaqi Rennie, Managing Director of Austbrokers Trade Credit to explain further. Jaqi experience spans three decades with a background in finance and law. 

Jaqi’s comments are based on Jaqi’s analysis and that of Austbrokers Trade Credit, and does not constitute legal or professional advice, and listeners should always take their own advice that takes in to account their own circumstances.

 As mentioned in the episode, if you are interested in trade credit, you can contact Jaqi Rennie, Managing Director of Austbrokers Trade Credit, on 0423 683 230 or jaqi@abtradecredit.com.au. 

Welcome back for season two of F&T Time! 

To kick off this season of F&T Time, we are joined once again by Tim Woods of IndustryEdge to talk about what we expect to see with timber supply and the housing markets for 2023.

It seems everyone has a viewpoint on where the market is headed, but not all are on the same page. Some say the boom will continue, as we welcome an expected 200,000 migrants who will need to be housed, whilst others say, the housing market is headed for a bust.

Tim has provided regular housing and timber updates for the sector since May 2020, ensuring frame and truss manufacturers and suppliers to our industry are up to date with the latest information, and I have to admit, he has been pretty spot on with his predictions.

So, are we headed for a continued boom, or a housing bust in 2023.

It is important to note that Tim’s analysis and that of IndustryEdge does not constitute financial advice, and listeners should always take their own advice that takes into account their own circumstances.

We are joined by FTMA's outgoing chair, Jamie Dahlsen, and newly elected chair, Aaron Hillman, for the last episode of this wild year!

We recap our first ever season of F&T Time and discuss the exciting things that lie ahead for not only Season 2 of F&T Time, but FTMA and the wider industry.

Thanks for listening to our first ever podcast series, see you next year for season two!

Stress is a natural part of being human, short term, it gives you energy and promotes action. Unfortunately, being too stress for too long kills motivation, ruins focus and decreases performance. What if we could harness the awesome power of stress and get rid of the bad stuff.

Well that's what today's guest, Luke Mathers, is going to talk about - becoming Stress Teflon.

FTMA Members may recognise the name, as Luke was our Keynote Speaker earlier this year at the FTMA National Conference and is also the author of this year's book that was sent out to FTMA members, Stress Teflon.

Today, we are joined by Jo Mason, Co-Founder and CEO of WorkHaven. 

WorkHaven is committed to developing a culture of zero tolerance towards domestic and family violence where each member of the community protects and empowers victims of DFV.

With the upcoming changes, now is the right time to consider your businesses' approach to Domestic and Family Violence. FTMA has engaged Jo at WorkHaven to develop a DFV Policy for FTMA members as DFV is complex and sensitive and, forming a relevant, meaningful and effective response takes expertise and insight. 

The workplace can provide crucial support for a person who is impacted by Domestic and Family Violence. An employer who takes a committed approach to walk with employees during this stressful and difficult time can make an enormous difference to the outcomes for the person and for their organisation.

FTMA Members please keep an eye on your inbox as we will be sending out the updated DFV Policy and other resources.

Das wird wild! In Folge 7 haben wir wieder einen „bunten Strauß“ an Themen für euch! Es geht um eine Wortwahl, um neue Staatsoberhaupte, um geldgierige Köche, eine besondere Lage in Österreich und wir sprechen über Superkleber! Zudem gibt es eine neue Stimme zu hören und ein Highlight: wir begrüßen Schauspieler, Sänger und Songwriter Raphael Steiner bei uns im Studio.

Mit Raphael sprechen wir unter anderem über Ex-Jedermann Tobias Moretti, über das Beamtentum an Filmsets und um Method-Acting. Zudem sprechen wir ihn auf seine Ukulele an und, wir werden ernst, tatsächlich hat er uns einen Song mitgebracht. Also mehrere Gründe, um einmal rein zuhören!

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Wir sagen Glückwunsch! Wir gratulieren zum jüngsten Nobelpreis in Physik! Und wir begrüßen eine neue Stimme, unsere neue Moderatorin Jana (wir wissen noch nicht über was wir uns mehr freuen). Zudem wird es Wahl-lastig, es gibt einen Part Zwei aus Wien, wir lesen ein deutsches Buch und wir sprechen über Österreichs Pflege.

Die nötigen Spitzen gegen Deutschland, Österreich, München und an die PolitikerInnen bleiben nicht aus! Und bevor wir es schon wieder vergessen, das höchste Amt im Staat kommt natürlich auch vor…war da was?

This week, we watched the only Wisconsin gubernatorial debate between Tony Evers and Tim Michels so you don't to. We also discuss the latest January 6th Committee updates, Herschel Walker's prop badge, British lettuce, and more!

• Jan. 6 panel officially subpoenas Trump
• Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months in prison for flouting House Jan. 6 panel
• Walker reprimanded for using 'prop' badge during Georgia Senate debate
• 2023 NEA Big Read selection from Kenosha “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi challenged by Kenosha county board supervisor Tim Stocker for being “too graphic and controversial”
• Liz Truss resigns as Britain’s Prime Minister after disastrous six-week tenure
• Wisconsin Gubernatorial Debate
• Unfair Sales Act
• Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission
• Only 27 cases of voter fraud were found in the 2020 election, about 0.0008% of the 3.3 million ballots cast.

In episode 1356, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Ridiculous News, Bill Worley and Mark Kendall, to discuss… BOTH SIDES Got Screwed By Crypto Bros…, Is That Inspiring Liz Truss Biography Still Hitting Stores In December? And more!

1. BOTH SIDES Got Screwed By Crypto Bros…
2. Anti-Woke Superhero Movie Blown Up in $1 Million Con
3. Is That Inspiring Liz Truss Biography Still Hitting Stores In December?
4. HarperCollins bags first biography of Liz Truss by Harry Cole and James Heale
5. Upcoming Liz Truss biography gets a name change to reflect her woes
6. THE 1992 CAMPAIGN: The Overview; PEROT RE-ENTERS THE CAMPAIGN, SAYING BUSH AND CLINTON FAIL TO ADDRESS GOVERNMENT 'MESS'
7. Bush Biography Recalled -- Author Was Convicted of Felony / Writer hired hit man to kill boss, police say

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La primera ministra británica, Liz Truss anuncia su dimisión como líder del Partido Conservador y dejará la jefatura del Gobierno en cuanto se elija a su sucesor en una elección interna la semana próxima.

Mientras tanto, carpetazo al MidCat. El presidente del Gobierno Pedro Sánchez, anuncia que España, Francia y Portugal han acordado abandonar el proyecto de interconexión energética transpirenaica del MidCat y sustituirlo por un "corredor de energía verde" que unirá Barcelona y Marsella.

Por su lado, Feijóo asegura que la "excepción ibérica" le está saliendo a España "muy cara" y tacha a la Ley Trans de “frivolidad que afecta a los derechos de las mujeres y de la infancia". Sobre esta legislación, el grupo socialista asegura que no tocará la autodeterminación de género.

Tras conocer el desenlace del secuestro de un bebé la pasada noche en Basurto, nos acercamos a las gasolineras para conocer el precio de los carburantes. Vistazo al cierre de mercados y a la previsión del tiempo, y terminamos  con A-ha: la banda noruega vive momentos ambiguos e inciertos al saludar su primer disco en 7 años por un lado y, por otro, al anunciar que es probable que no hagan giras nunca más.

Edición: Ismael Arranz
Realización: Gustavo Luna

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On today's Breitbart News Daily, we begin with GA Dem gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and her demonic take on abortion and inflation. They are related, apparently, and you will have to hear this very dark take to believe it. Plus, The National Hockey League is too white for...the NHL. Then, more evidence has emerged that the "red wave" is coming, both in terms of the polls and what Master of the Universe Mark Zuckerberg is letting trend on his social media platform. We also have a woke update, a baby formula update, a Tesla's autopilot crashing into a motorcycle update and much more in the opening.  Our guest today is Heisman Trophy winner-turned Republican politician Herschel Walker. He talks about his vision for the Senate, what's ailing this country, recent personal attacks on him, and the character and politics of his opponent in the Georgia Senate race, Raphael Warnock.