OUR NORTH | OUR FUTURE

September 2019

Unlocking new agriculture investment in the north

This month, the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia announced a project to unlock new investment in the north’s agriculture sector. Working in partnership with PwC and Austrade, the project will bring together key investors and stakeholders with an interest in northern agriculture.

A great opportunity if you are looking to invest in the north!

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Our North, Our Future

Technology Innovation Complex

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund continues to push ahead.

Construction of the James Cook University Technology Innovation Complex reached a significant milestone. An agreement between the Queensland Government and the university signals the green light to undertake detailed design work on the project.

Read more about the project

National resource sector awards

On the 5-6 September, the 15^th annual Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration Ltd conference was held in Darwin.

Winners for the 2019 New Indigenous Business of the Year and others were announced at the event.

Read more about the AEMEE Conference

Kimberley Economic Forum

25 - 27 September

The Forum is a partnership between the Chambers of Commerce in the East Kimberley, Derby and Broome. The event will shine a light on the key economic drivers in the Kimberley region and local business.

Delegates will explore how to best capitaise on agricultural and mining industries, their future prospects and potential growth.

Register or learn more about the forum

Flood support

The North Queensland Livestock Industry Recovery Agency will assist with the immediate response, recovery and reconstruction efforts to support communities affected by heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in early 2019.

Read more about the agency

HOT North

Led by Menzies School of Health Research in Darwin, HOT North has funded 83 health research projects, fellowships and scholarships through a collaborative program involving 8 of Australia’s leading health research organisations.

Read more about Hot North

Chickpeas in the north

Andrew Dickson, a farmer from Richmond in NSW, took a leap of faith when he planted an experimental crop of chickpeas.

The crop sprouted 3 varieties of chickpeas - Kyabra, HatTrcik and Drummond - and it is estimated to have a harvest size of up to 6000 tones.

Read the full story

Calling business owners

Are you a regional or remote based Northern Territory Aboriginal resident who is in business?

You may be eligible to receive support to attend the 9th Aboriginal Economic Development Forum on 7-8 November at the Darwin Convention Centre.

Find out how to apply

More events

26-27 September Kimberley Economic Development Forum, Derby, WA

1-3 October Questacon - Innovation Convention, Gladstone, QLD
7 November Aboriginal Economic Development Forum, Darwin, NT

11-13 November International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD
26 November Annual Statement to Parliament on Developing Northern Australia, Canberra, ACT

26-28 November National Regional Development Australia Conference, Canberra, ACT

Office of Northern Australia

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

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