23 July 2015Sarah WhyteWA Today The remote territory known for its crocodiles and steamy weather might finally lose its status as “second-class citizen”, becoming the country’s seventh state. State leaders at the
16 July 2015Andrew MarshallQueensland Country Life THE sliding dollar is sweetening Australia’s appeal as an agricultural investment destination ripe for overseas companies and fund managers, particularly from North America and Europe. While
22 July 2015Ben HagemannAustralian Mining A fresh investment in Port Hedland will create 200 jobs, BHP said. Around US$240 million will be spent on construction of a new eight-pen tug harbour at
21 July 2015Melissa MaddisonABC News North Queensland Bulk Ports says Mackay is well-placed to become a distribution hub for the mining industry. More than $10 million has been allocated in the state
21 July 2015 Shane Rodgers The Australian Australia’s economic future and regional security could depend on how well the nation capitalises on the role of the north in helping to drive the
21 July 2015Coralee O’Rourke Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland Coralee O’Rourke will bring North Queensland into focus at the Developing Northern Australia conference in Townsville today. The conference, hosted by
20 July 2015Barnaby JoyceMinister for Agriculture Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, has today announced a breakthrough in live cattle export trade negotiations with China. Minister Joyce said the Australian and Chinese veterinary
22 June 2015Wendy FrewBBC News Forced to rethink its reliance on a mining industry now in decline, Australia is looking north for growth and opportunities. But some worry the vision could be
The annual Developing Northern Australia Conference discusses critical issues in the region from north of the Tropic of Capricorn, spanning Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland. This is an area of about three million
18 June 2015Neda VanovacThe West Australian Initially sceptical of federal rhetoric, the Northern Territory’s chief minister says he is now confident the northern Australia white paper has backed up with substance a
18 June 2015Jared LynchSydney Morning Herald Farmers say the Abbott government’s long-awaited plan to create an “economic powerhouse” in northern Australia is farsighted but achievable. Foreign investment, stripping restrictions on pastoral leases,
18 June 2015Brendan PearsonMinerals Council of Australia The Minerals Council of Australia welcomes the release of the Government’s Northern Australia White Paper. The paper outlines the huge economic potential of Northern Australia,