10 June 2014 Tourism and Transport Forum The Green Paper puts visa reform opportunities on the public agenda to help meet tourism targets. Click to read the TTF Media Release. Courtesy of […]
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Article – Green paper sets focus for northern Aust
10 June 2014 The Australian GOVERNMENTS will need to work closely with the private sector to boost growth in northern Australia, a new green paper says. The federal government on Tuesday released […]
Read moreArticle – Over 1 million tonnes of iron ore leaves Port Hedland during single tide
10 June 2014 Vicky Validakis Australian Mining Iron ore production is surging in the Pilbara, with Port Hedland recording a new tonnage record for the largest departure of ore on a single […]
Read moreArticle – Economic plan to ready Northern Australia for Asian population explosion and tap growing `middle class’ demand
10 June 2014 Peter Michael Courier Mail NORTH Queensland is pushing to be declared a Special Economic Zone – a tax haven with relaxed migrant work visas, and more dams, ports and […]
Read moreArticle – Stone to chair Northern Group
10 June 2014 Farm Weekly FORMER Northern Territory Chief Minister Shane Stone will lead a push for agribusiness development across the north as head of the Northern Australia Advisory Group. The appointment […]
Read moreArticle – CSIRO’s dam hunt helps plan for north
10 June 2014 Sid Maher The Australian The CSIRO will conduct a “rapid’’ study of all water catchments across northern Australia to identify potential new dam sites as part of the Coalition’s […]
Read moreArticle – Own brand to open up north
11 June 2014 Shane Wright and Andrew Tillett The West Australian Northern Australia could have its own brand, tax breaks and special employment visas in a plan to develop the region into […]
Read moreArticle – Gina Rinehart the logistics queen
4 June 2014 Sarah-Jane Tasker The Australian Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has received the top accolade at an awards ceremony in Malaysia for her commitment to excellence in supply chain logistics and […]
Read moreArticle – Mining not an easy ride: Rinehart
5 June 2014 Barry Fitzgerald The Australian Billionaire iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart has chided Australians for believing it is easy to make money in the mining industry. Mrs Rinehart — Australia’s […]
Read moreArticle – Indigenous pastoralists unite in bid to woo China
6 June 2014 Ginny Stein ABC News In northern Australia, Aboriginal landowners are looking to China to help revive their pastoral industry. Ten of Australia’s largest Aboriginal pastoral stations are joining forces […]
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