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Pilbara marine complex coming soon

16 April 2012
14/04/2012

The Western Australian State government has contributed $5M towards studies for the construction of a marine complex in the Pilbara, showing support for the planned development which could consist of "wharves, lifting lay down areas, repair and maintenance and load-out facilities".

Revenue rise for Transurban

Transurban have reported a proportional toll road revue increase of 5.1% across its national assets.

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Link from Eastern Freeway to CityLink tops wish list

The development of a link between the Western Ring Road, City Link and EastLink is expected to be backed in the Victorian Government's next Budget, extending 18km and costing around $5bn to construct.

LNP moves on massive gas projects

13/04/2012

A proposed $20bn LNG plant on Gladstone's Curtis Island has been announced, which if approved, could commence construction in 2017.

Asian projects on rise in Australian cities

13/04/2012

According to CBRE Group research, 32% of the flats being planned or built across the nation are by foreign developers, with Asian companies responsible for more than 90% of these.

Stamp duty and waste levy changes welcomed

11/04/2012

Reinstatement of stamp duty concessions and abolishment of the waste levy is set to improve housing affordability in Queensland.

Housing Industry Calls for Urgent Tax Reform

11/04/2012

Independent research released by the Housing Industry Association found that new housing is the second most heavily taxed of Australias largest sectors, calling for reforms of an "inefficient" taxation scheme.

Fat controller to blow final whistle on Australian rail

11/04/2012

The Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Bill passed the South Australian House of Assembly: a vital step to the establishment of a national safety regulator in the rail industry based in Adelaide.

Government to boost local industry projects

11/04/2012

New Australian Industry Participation requirements coming into force on 1 July will apply to projects funded by Federal Government grants of more than $20 million and are set to improve opportunities for Australian construction firms and service providers.

Construction industry suffers poor month

10/04/2012

Construction activity has shown a prolonged contraction with the Australian Industry Group's and Housing Industry Association's performance of construction index up 0.6 points to 36.2 in March.

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