8 February 2015 The West Australian South Australia will hold a Royal Commission to investigate the state’s possible role in the production of nuclear power. Premier Jay Weatherill said South Australians should […]
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Article – Cows v sugar in WA grazing lease talks
9 February 2015 Matthew Cranston Queensland Country Life CHINESE real estate giant Shanghai Zhongfu is in discussions with one of Australia’s largest cattle producers Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) to take over a […]
Read moreArticle – Live cattle trade with China in light of China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA)
28 January 2015 Jacqui Song, Rhett Oliver and Brendan Maier CBP Lawyers In brief – Australia and China nearing agreement on Bluetongue virus and animal welfare protocols Following the successful conclusion of […]
Read moreArticle – Backbenchers to test PM's promise of more control and consultation on policy issues
10 February 2015 Naomi Woodley ABC News Federal Government backbenchers are expected to use today’s party room meeting to test the Prime Minister’s promise that they will have more control and input […]
Read moreArticle – Port Hedland iron ore exports up 30%
4 February 2015 Vicky Validakis Australian Mining The extra tonnages of iron ore the major miners are exporting is highlighted in official figures released by the Pilbara Port Authority. In January, iron […]
Read moreArticle – Developing Galilee condition of deal: Katter
4 February 2015 Business Spectator Rob Katter says developing infrastructure in regional Queensland’s coal-rich Galilee Basin will be the key condition of any deal with the major parties on minority government in […]
Read moreArticle – Goldfields gas pipeline program ramping up
5 February 2015 Cole Latimer Australian Mining A $140 million gas pipeline slated for WA’s Eastern Goldfields is ramping up as more piping arrives for construction. The 292 kilometre pipeline was first […]
Read moreArticle – Anglo throws $84 million at Australian coal
4 February 2015 Peter Ker Sydney Morning Herald A British mining investor has paid $US65 million ($84 million) for exposure to Australian thermal coal, and says there is little risk of profits […]
Read moreArticle – Russia’s ‘Titanium Valley’ gains special economic zone designation
4 February 2015 Yekaterinburg News According to a recent report from the Sverdlovsk Investment News, Russia’s “Titanium Valley” has received an incentive package that will enable it to be the site of […]
Read moreArticle – Thailand to establish special economic zone on Myanmar border
3 February 2015 Martin Lowe CCTV Thailand’s military-appointed government is launching special economic zones to stimulate trade and revive a lagging economy, with the first one on the Thai-Myanmar border. Smuggling across […]
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