The Australian Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced this week that it plans to use ground-breaking technology to potentially unlock vast new gas sources after successfully extracting gas from a
The Australian Company directors and industry groups have accused the government of caving in to union pressures following its announcement to crackdown on skilled migrant workers. Business leaders have warned that turning
The Australian New research conducted by the Reserve Bank of Australia has found that resources exports have created about 500,000 jobs across every major industry during the past 7 years. The research
The Australian In response to the Coalition’s draft discussion paper on northern development, Adam Creighton’s opinion piece in The Australian contends that North Australia is perfectly suited to special economic zones. “The
The Australian The Coalition’s Draft Discussion paper on Northern Development generated much debate in the media this week. The plan has been backed by residents in the North, with Mt Isa mayor
8 February 2013The Coalition’s draft discussion paper on Developing Northern Australia, reported in today’s media, is a welcome recognition of the potential for Northern Australia to be the driving force of the
The Coalition’s draft discussion paper on Developing Northern Australia, reported in today’s media, is a welcome recognition of the potential for Northern Australia to be the driving force of the Australian economy
A big idea in a big country – that is the aim of the Australians for Northern Development and Economic Vision (ANDEV), writes Imants Kins. Here in our north we can work
The Australian There has been a burst of new resources projects planned according to the latest Deloitte Access Economics investment survey released this week. The increase could extend the mining boom for
The Australian The future of the world’s third largest miner was being questioned by global investors yesterday as Rio Tinto announced a $US14 billion write-down of its aluminium and coal assets. As
The Australian A Gillard government plan aimed at saving struggling local industries could see major resources and infrastructure companies forced to prove they spend heavily with local manufacturers. Union leaders have led
The Australian Rio Tinto has flagged more job cuts at Australian coalmines as depressed prices and high cost make continued cost cutting necessary. The big miner is expected to log its worst