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Over $1.5 billion in capital expenditure has been invested in South Australia in the first quarter, according to the latest figures released by the State Government.
F3-M2 proposal progresses
The New South Wales Government has announced the proposed motorway linking the F3 with the M2 has progressed to Stage 3 under the state’s unsolicited proposals assessment process.
First stage of M80 done
The Victorian Government has announced the first stage of the billion dollar upgrade of Melbourne’s M80 has been completed, connecting Sydney Road and the Calder Freeway.
Manufacturing muddles in May
The country’s manufacturing industry has continued to struggle in its malaise in May, despite a small upswing over the month according to the latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
PER needed for Nyrstar development
The South Australian Government has announced Nyrstar will be required to produce a Public Environment Report (PER) for its proposed $350 million smelter transformation at Port Pirie.
Traffic set to boom says Cisco
Internet traffic is set to treble between 2012 to 2017, according to the latest report by international internet technology giant Cisco.
Government introduces infrastructure tax incentives
The Federal Government has introduced legislation before Parliament that will aim to provide incentives for infrastructure projects.
Victoria begins East West Link impact assessment
The Victorian Government has released the framework for assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed East West Link between the Eastern Freeway to the Port of Melbourne.
Changes on the cards for Infrastructure NSW
The New South Wales Government has outlined a ‘new era’ for Infrastructure NSW as the agency now adopts an official advisory capacity for the delivery of key infrastructure projects.
Government calls for Moorebank proponents
The Federal Government is calling for private companies to register their interest in developing and operating the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal.
Qantas ups Perth spending
Qantas has announced it will up its investment in Perth’s Airport to $100 million over the coming 18 months as the airlines seeks to expand and upgrade its presence in the Western Australian market.
Construction recovery over the horizon says MBA
A return to form is on the horizon for the nation’s construction industry, according to the latest forecast figures released by Master Builder’s Australia (MBA).
Manufacturing sector facing gas crisis
Australia could be facing a gas supply crisis if the Federal Government fails to intervene and ensure competitively price gas supply, according to the latest report released by Manufacturing Australia.
James Hardie announces Queensland expansion
Construction materials giant James Hardie has announced a $89 million expansion to its South East Queensland operations.
Ford announces end of an era
Ford has announced the end of its car making business in Australia, with all manufacturing operations set to cease in October 2016 following an estimated $500 million loss over the past fiver years.
Investments at peak finds BREE
Investment in major resources and energy projects has peaked at $268 billion, according to the latest report by the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).
Anketell Point approved by Government
The Federal Government has announced it has granted approval for the Anketell Point Iron Ore Processing and Export Project in Western Australia, subject to 45 strict conditions.
Feds outline Melbourne Metro vision
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its support of the delivery of the $9 billion Melbourne Metro passenger train system, with Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese saying that the Federal Budget would allocate $3 billion to be matched dollar-for-dollar by the State Government.
Victoria kicks off formal planning for East West Link
The Victorian Government has commenced the formal planning and consultation process for the proposed East West Link road project, according to State Minister for Roads Terry Mulder.
Embley bauxite mine approved
The Federal Government has announced it has approved Rio Tinto Alcan’s South of Embley buaixite mine in western Cape York, subject to 76 strict environmental conditions.
Government announces jobs package
The Federal Government has revealed the full extent of its $1 billion jobs package, which it says will support an ‘innovative and dynamic economy’ and will produce more Australian jobs.