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Minor Earthquake - Melbourne Laboratory Operating as Usual

A minor Earthquake struck the Melbourne area this morning at 09:16AM. 

Whilst the Earthquake did disrupt the AWTA Melbourne Laboratory momentarily and cause the evacuation of the facility for 20 minutes, we have incurred no significant damage.  We have resumed operations as normal with no significant delay or impact on the issuing of test results.

Key Test Data Summary for August 2021

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for August 2021 compared with the same period last season are:
+36.8%, +39.0% and +38.5% respectively.

Read more: Key Test Data Summary for August 2021

Shorn wool production moves higher

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee’s second forecast of shorn wool production in 2021/22 is 310 Mkg greasy, up 5.2% on 2020/21. Widespread rainfall throughout many key wool producing regions augurs well for a good spring season. Both the number of sheep shorn (up 3.3%) and average cut per head (up 1.8%) are expected to increase.

Read more: Shorn wool production moves higher

Vale - Charles Englander

It is with great sadness that we wish to advise of the passing of the former General Counsel of AWTA Ltd, Mr Charles Englander, last Wednesday, 25th August 2021 at Cabrini Hospital in Melbourne.

Read more: Vale - Charles Englander

Yes, we are OPEN - Victoria enters a 7-day lockdown

AWTA Raw Wool would like to assure our clients we are an Essential Service Provider and OPEN as usual for wool testing.

Read more: Yes, we are OPEN - Victoria enters a 7-day lockdown

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