Sunday, May 8, 2016

Proposed $2 billion precinct could revitalise under-utilised part of Brisbane CBD and other top stories.

  • Proposed $2 billion precinct could revitalise under-utilised part of Brisbane CBD

    Proposed $2 billion precinct could revitalise under-utilised part of Brisbane CBD
    The Queensland Government has welcomed a $2 billion market-led proposal, which could revitalise one of the most under-utilised sections of the Brisbane CBD.But both it – and the market – still have to work out how to pay for it. An artists impression of the proposed $2 billion entertainment precinct. Photo: Supplied AEG Ogden, which already manages Suncorp Stadium, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and the aging Brisbane Entertainment Centre, will propose a new 17,000 seat ar..
    >> view original

  • SA nuclear funds should go to regions: MP

    SA nuclear funds should go to regions: MP
    SA nuclear funds should go to regions: MP
    >> view original

  • NSW to refund 10 cents for cans and containers under new scheme

    NSW to refund 10 cents for cans and containers under new scheme
    NSW to refund 10 cents for cans and containers under new scheme Posted May 08, 2016 16:33:58 The New South Wales Government will refund 10 cents for cans and containers under a scheme aimed at cleaning up the state's beaches and parks.The South-Australian-style Container Deposits Scheme (CDS) was proposed in the lead-up to last year's state election, but widely opposed by the beverage industry."This is an historical day for NSW," Premier Mike Baird said in a joint pre..
    >> view original

  • QIC to take on offshore cattle station raiders

    QIC to take on offshore cattle station raiders
    Queensland Investment Corporation's new fund which purchased an 80 per cent stake in the North Australian Pastoral Company will become a major domestic competitor to offshore investors seeking to own Australia's agricultural land.QIC chief executive Damien Frawley said that upon settlement of the new fund it would look to expand its cattle station portfolio."NAPCo provides us with a good platform to build out the company as opposed to buying an asset and trying to build on that," Mr Frawley sai..
    >> view original

  • WA Government moves to scale back debt in budget

    WA Government moves to scale back debt in budget
    WA Government moves to scale back debt in budget Posted May 08, 2016 15:52:09 The WA state budget will reveal lower debt and deficit levels than forecast and tighter Government expenditure, the Premier and Treasurer have said, as they emphasise measures to broaden the West Australian economy. Key points: WA budget will curtail debt blowout, Premier and Treasurer pledgeAsset sales and restrained spending have helpedDebt and deficit will be lower than predicted in mid ..
    >> view original

  • Upgrade to 'notorious' Vic traffic bridge

    Upgrade to 'notorious' Vic traffic bridge
    One of Melbourne's worst traffic bottlenecks will be upgraded to improve efficiency and safety, the premier says.The Swan Street Bridge, which runs through Richmond, Cremorne and Burnley, will be widened with an additional lane and new bike and pedestrian areas.Premier Daniel Andrews told reporters on Sunday the $30 million project was a "little smaller" than others in the pipeline, in terms of dollar investment, but its impact on safety was just as important.THE BRIDGE BY NUMBERS:* 30,000 vehic..
    >> view original

  • Last-minute shoppers put icing on success

    Last-minute shoppers put icing on success
    Fine weather saw a big crowd of 25,194 go through the gates of the Quercus Rural Youth Park on the final day of Agfest.MILLIONS  of dollars were spent on the final day of Agfest as patrons took advantage of last-minute bargains at Carrick yesterday.Fine weather saw a big crowd of 25,194 go through the gates of the Quercus Rural Youth Park, bringing the overall attendance to 58,285, more than 1500 up on last year.MORE: WET WEATHER DOESN’T RAIN OF AGFEST’S PARADEAgfest chairwoman Kate Coad said th..
    >> view original

  • Scott Morrison defends decision not to reveal cost of ten year tax plan

    Scott Morrison defends decision not to reveal cost of ten year tax plan
    >> view original

Simon Edmonds and the Townsville box jellyfish .We're running out of Universe to measure, physicists caution .
Trainer Bill Kenning brings two talents down from Townsville .“A tired old boring Liberal budget”: The Australian startup community reacts to the 2016 budget .

No comments:

Post a Comment