27 June 2015The Prime Minister I will travel to Singapore for meetings with President Tan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to progress Australia’s economic, defence and security links. In its 50 […]
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Article – Securing a strong future for Northern Australia
19 June 2015AMEC “The Federal Government’s White Paper on Developing Northern Australia recognises the enormous potential Australia’s north holds for regional communities, investment in industry and the flow-on economic benefits for all […]
Read moreArticle – North opportunities at threat
28 June 2015Andrew CrippsThe North West Star THE Abbott Government’s Northern Australia White Paper lays the foundations for new investment in North Queensland. We already knew this strategy would be supported by […]
Read moreArticle – Northern Australia plan: China backs 'economic powerhouse'
18 June 2015Mark LudlowAustralian Financial Review Prime Minister Tony Abbott has pledged $1.2 billion in new money for roads and dams and relaxed visa requirements for backpackers and tourists as part of […]
Read moreArticle – Sealed "beef roads" and a new co-operative research
25 June 2015Colin Bettles, Mark Ludlow & John KerinThe Land SEALED “beef roads” and a new co-operative research centre (CRC) are among the big ticket items Prime Minister Tony Abbott promised last […]
Read moreArticle – $500 million for water infrastructure
10 July 2015Engineers Australia A National Water Infrastructure Development Fund has been set up for investment in water infrastructure in partnership with the states and territories as a result of the Agricultural […]
Read moreReport – The Australian Defence Force in Northern Australia
9 July 2015Dr Nathan ChurchForeign Affairs, Defence and Security Section The Australian Defence Force (ADF) regards northern Australia as strategically important, both for national defence and as a forward base for regional […]
Read moreArticle – Northern Territory cattle trucked thousands of kilometres south to Victoria for better prices
10 July 2015Daniel FitzgeraldABC Rural High domestic cattle prices are making it viable for Top End pastoralists to send their heavier stock all the way to Victoria. Cattle from Kalala Station, near […]
Read moreArticle – Foreign Investors on Hunt for Aussie Farms
5 July 20157 News China is on the hunt for new food sources to feed its one and a half billion people and its central government has ordered $3 trillion be spent […]
Read moreArticle – China backs Northern Australia Asia foodbowl push
18 June 2015John KerinAustralian Financial Review China has backed turning northern Australia in to a food bowl for Asia saying the free trade deal will aid Chinese investment in farms in the region. In a […]
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