2 April 2014 The North West Star WATER, energy, communications and transport are the top priorities for developing the north. Regional Development Australia (Townsville and North West Queensland) chairman Paul Woodhouse addressed […]
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Article – Don’t rely on growth, says Treasury chief Martin Parkinson
3 April 2014 David Uren The Australian AUSTRALIA must be prepared for a recession in the next decade and cannot rely on rising income taxes to restore budget health. Treasury secretary Martin […]
Read moreArticle – Mount Isa hosts committee probing northern Australia development
3 April 2014 Kate Stephens ABC News A parliamentary committee looking at ways to develop northern Australia is heading to outback Queensland for the first time. The federal joint select committee is […]
Read moreArticle – Fairer tax zone petition
3 April 2014 The North West Star MOUNT Isa Mayor Tony McGrady has thanked community residents for signing the petition for a fairer zone tax allowance. Cr McGrady said he was delighted […]
Read moreArticle – South Korea free trade deal to create 1000 Australian jobs a year
3 April 2014 Jessica Irvine Perth Now PRIME MINISTER Tony Abbott will ink a landmark deal with South Korea next Tuesday to create 1000 Aussie jobs a year and cut the cost […]
Read moreArticle – AIMS wants more research to support sustainable growth of marine industries in northern Australia
2 April 2014 Jessica Nairn ABC News Australia’s tropical research agency says a lack of scientific information is hindering the sustainable growth of the nation’s northern marine industries. The Australian Institute of […]
Read moreArticle – North West needs help to survive
2 April 2014 The North West Star The Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia will listen to submissions into the Northern Australia Vision Paper in Mount Isa tomorrow. No doubt it is […]
Read moreArticle – Tax allowance and water key priorities
1 April 2014 Monique Patterson The North West Star A number of submissions [to the Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia] call for improved infrastructure for mining companies. MITEZ Water storage facilities […]
Read moreArticle – Committee hearing to visit the city
1 April 2014 The North West Star SIX weeks of inspections and public hearings have started for the Australian Parliament’s Northern Australia Committee with Mount Isa on the list for tomorrow. Visits […]
Read moreArticle – Miners reject Rinehart’s plan for northern Australia
31 March 2014 Joanna Mather Australian Financial Review Business groups including the Minerals Council of Australia have rejected billionaire miner Gina Rinehart’s push for northern Australia to be declared a special economic […]
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