10 February 2014 Annabel Hepworth The Australian In an interview with The Australian in his capacity at the University of Wollongong as chairman of the SMART infrastructure group, Dr Henry said that […]
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Article – Talks start on white paper policies
5 February 2014 The North West Star THE head of the Northern Australia Taskforce in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet David Williamson met with the Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce […]
Read moreArticle – Fortescue announces new WA gas pipeline, transportation agreement
30 January 2014 Pipelines International Fortescue Metals Group has signed a long-term gas-transportation agreement for the delivery of gas to reduce operating costs at its Pilbara operations in Western Australia. Gas will […]
Read moreArticle – Infrastructure deficit puts us on a road to nowhere
30 January 2014 Alan Kohler The Drum There’s every indication we are approaching a national emergency when it comes to infrastructure, writes Alan Kohler. One of Australia’s many political ironies is that […]
Read moreArticle – Port congestion shrinks Canada wheat crop
Northern development MUST include appropriate infrastructure projects. 28 January 2014 Warwick Long ABC Rural Canada is forecasting a much smaller wheat crop next season because it can’t move last season’s harvest. A […]
Read moreArticle – Karratha not yet ruled out for algae plant
20 January 2014 Lucie Bell and Ebonnie Spriggs ABC Rural An American company will decide by June where in regional Western Australia to develop its first commercial-scale algae operation. Since 2011, Aurora […]
Read moreMedia Release – Funding flows to Cape York
16 January 2014 Office of Warren Entsch MP COMMUNITIES in Cape York will benefit from new improved infrastructure, with a $210 million Commonwealth package set to enhance the region’s economy. Acting Prime […]
Read moreArticle – Transport 'roadmap' to boost NT
5 December 2013 North Queensland Register The Northern Territory Government will create an Integrated Transport Planning and Investment Roadmap, to deliver infrastructure, services and safety across the Territory. NT MINISTER for Transport […]
Read moreArticle – Liberal’s plan for future of the north
Rourke Walsh, Broome Advertiser Updated July 28, 2013, 8:00 am Rourke Walsh © Senator Alan Eggleston has been explaining the Coalition’s plan for northern Australia in Kununurra this week. Kununurra’s irrigated agriculture […]
Read moreArticle – $7b pledged for Bruce Highway
July 17, 2013 Kim Stephens The Brisbane Times An almost $7 billion federal Coalition election pledge to upgrade sections of the Bruce Highway recognises its “critical importance” to Queensland, transport spokesman Warren […]
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