Newcastle Port to play critical role in Australia’s fuel security, Infrastructure Magazine
Infrastructure Magazine has reported that the Port of Newcastle is critical to the Federal Government’s diesel fuel security package, part of its $260 million investment in Australia’s long-term fuel reserves and security. It’s good to see more opportunities for the Hunter region and the Government’s investment in infrastructure. Read more…
Western Sydney Airport Metro granted approval, Infrastructure Magazine
The 23 km, multi-billion dollar Western Sydney Airport Metro Rail Line between St Marys and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis has received approval from the NSW Government and is due start major construction soon. Read more…
$1 million funding to support entrepreneurs in bushfire-affected regions, The National Tribune
iAccelerate, a University of Wollongong-led business incubator and accelerator, has received $1m from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery (BLER) Package, which is part of a $4.5 billion bushfire support program co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments for bushfire recovery, response and preparedness in NSW. iAccelerate aims to boost resilience and create jobs and the funding will allow the program to be rolled out in 10 areas affected by bushfires, support 90 entrepreneurs and create 300 new jobs. Read more…
NSW Space Research Network to be hosted by USYD and UTS, Manufacturers’ Monthly
The Network has received $1.4 million in funding and will look at space challenges, encourage growth in the innovation value chain, turn research into commercial space products and drive skills and job creation. Read more…
