Hope remains for redundant workers
February 5, 2010
Redundancy from Carter Holt Harvey’s Nangwarry plywood plant last year led Mount Gambier’s Paul Macera back to satisfying work as a car salesman. Read more
End the blame game: CFMEU
February 4, 2010
Disgust has been voiced at politicians from all sides “point scoring” over the 130 jobs lost at Nangwarry’s plywood mill.
“That won’t help the 130 people out of work on March 26,” Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union spokesperson Brad Coates said. Read more
Libs pledge $1m to retrenched workers
February 4, 2010
The Liberal Party has pledged $1 million in assistance to workers whose jobs will be axed by the end of March 2010 from the Carter Holt Harvey plant in Nangwarry.
Liberal candidate for Mount Gambier, Steve Perryman, said the opposition understood the importance of supporting workers in regional South Australia. Read more
Redundant workers ‘doing it tough’
February 4, 2010
Workers made redundant by Carter Holt Harvey this week will face a period of loss as they reflect on their job being taken away, according to Limestone Coast Career Development Centre manager Helen Strickland.
But she said they could still build strong futures in the workforce by applying themselves to new careers. Read more
Double whammy in mill job losses
February 3, 2010
Ten couples working at the Nangwarry plywood mill are expected to be among the 130 people who will be made redundant by Carter Holt Harvey.
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union spokesperson Brad Coates said families that relied on the mill for two incomes would take a massive hit as a result of the decision, while other workers and the broader town would also suffer. Read more
Government pledges support package
February 2, 2010
Forestry Minister Paul Caica says the loss of jobs at Carter Holt Harvey is very unfortunate and State Government agencies will be working with employer representatives, the forestry union and the local Regional Development body to develop a support package for the workers affected.
“The kind of assistance we will be looking at offering includes employment and outplacement services, access to additional skills training, personal support services, careers advice and links to local jobs,” he said. Read more
Union calls for assistance package
February 2, 2010
The Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU) has called on the South Australian Government to step in with an assistance package for the hundreds of South East families impacted by the loss of 130 jobs at Carter Holt Harvey’s plywood manufacturing plant in Nangwarry.
The workers were told yesterday they will be made redundant in a move likely to decimate the local community. Read more
Liberals slam Labor over job losses
February 2, 2010
Liberal candidate for Mount Gambier Steve Perryman says the Rann Government “must share some blame” for the loss of 130 jobs at Carter Holt Harvey’s Nangwarry plywood manufacturing plant.
Mr Perryman said the government has shown little understanding of the timber industry in the South East, and has failed to address many issues facing the industry. Read more
Carter Holt Harvey sheds 130 jobs
February 1, 2010
The South East was left reeling today after 130 jobs were cut at Nangwarry’s Carter Holt Harvey plywood manufacturing plant.
Today’s announcement means just 30 workers will remain at the mill, which once employed hundreds of people.
The news comes after 90 positions were cut at the plywood plant in April last year following the shedding of 130 jobs by the company in 2008 when it closed the Dartmoor mill. Read more
Wattle Range pool openings delayed
November 9, 2009
Season openings for swimming facilities at Millicent, Nangwarry and Penola will be staggered to allow for upgrade works.
Seal repairs are needed on the floor of the Millicent Swimming Lakes and two new shade structures will also be added at the site. Read more
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