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Turnbull Government renews major project status for Inpex LNG project
30 April 2018
One of Australia's most significant oil and gas projects has been granted renewed Major Project Status by the Australian Government to help meet its regulatory approvals.
Ministers commit to shared plan to develop Northern Australia
18 April 2018
Federal, state and territory ministers responsible for Northern Australia have today committed to a shared vision and forward work plan to increase productivity, encourage investment and create new jobs in Northern Australia.
Australian government increases commitment to iconic Outback Way
18 April 2018
The Australian Government will deliver another $160 million to seal and widen priority sections of the iconic Outback Way, taking the Government’s total commitment to the route to $330 million and continuing the Government’s commitment to nation building and improving regional connectivity.
NAIF changes to fast-track infrastructure investment
18 April 2018
The Australian Government will amend the investment mandate of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to increase its flexibility and improve its potential to support projects that deliver more jobs and economic opportunities to Northern Australia.
Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia invigorates aquaculture industry
17 April 2018
The Australian Government has announced a $100,000 investment in aquaculture from the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Developing Northern Australia designed to stimulate jobs and economic growth across the north.
Space technology aids regional aviation
17 April 2018
The Australian Government is delivering more accurate GPS systems for aeroplanes, which will make regional aviation safer and more efficient.
First meeting of the Resources 2030 Taskforce
16 April 2018
The Resources 2030 Taskforce charged with identifying reforms to secure the future of Australia’s resources sector has met for the first time today.
$4m awarded for community projects in South Australia
11 April 2018
Projects near in South Australia near Kimba and Wallerberdina Station will receive some $4 million through new National Radioactive Waste Management Facility Community Benefit Programme grants.
New framework, function to guide management of radioactive waste and a disposal pathway for intermediate waste
10 April 2018
The Australian Radioactive Waste Management Framework has been released today by Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan.
Resources and energy exports setting records
9 April 2018
Resource and energy exports are on track to reach a new record level of $230 billion in 2017-18 and earn a trillion dollars for Australia in the next five years.