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Barnaby Joyce rejects criticism of Tamworth's billion-dollar Dungowan Dam

Barnaby Joyce continues to back the proposal for a new dam near Tamworth, despite a damning review from Infrastructure Australia.

ABC News

Dungowan Dam likely dead in the water after Infrastructure Australia deems proposal low priority

Costs of dam project championed by Barnaby Joyce to secure water for Tamworth ‘far outweigh the benefits’, assessment says

The Guardian - AU

Infrastructure Australia review slams case for building $1.3 billion dam near Tamworth, NSW

An independent review of the Dungowan Dam business case reveals it would reap nine cents for every dollar invested, should…

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Albanese on tech skills, procurement and industry policy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says skilled migration would be an important short-term fix for chronic tech skills shortages, but ultimately…

InnovationAus

Labor cleans out Infrastructure Australia board amid concerns over ‘partisan appointments’

Federal infrastructure minister Catherine King appoints experts to review body’s mandate and composition to ‘get it back on track’

The Guardian - AU

Federal funding pitch for Beetaloo Basin infrastructure ramps up

Infrastructure necessary for oil and gas companies to reach production in the Beetaloo has been added to a national list…

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$7bn solar trade deficit over last five years

Australia has run an almost $7 billion trade deficit on solar panels and associated components over the past five years…

InnovationAus

Extension cord to Asia ‘investment ready’

A world-first intercontinental renewable energy system, backed by two Australian billionaires, is closer to exporting sunshine to Asia.

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Infrastructure Aust boss to lead Engineers Australia

Former Infrastructure Australia chief executive Romilly Madew has joined professional association Engineers Australia its new CEO. Ms Madew replaces Dr…

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Roundabouts and car parks? The major parties are promising much on transport, but they should stick to their jobs

In the seat-by-seat slugfest that is the federal election, transport infrastructure is once again at the forefront. Small, hyper-local projects…

The Conversation

Labor's budget reply goes big on aged care, similar on much else

In most years, the opposition leader’s budget reply passes virtually unnoticed.

The Conversation

Treasurer delivers budget speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Rail to Gold Coast Airport should be 'core' of public transport plan, says infrastructure group

Connecting heavy rail to Gold Coast Airport, after 20 years of reports and reviews, should be a budget or election…

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Morning mail: Ukraine ceasefire talks, Coalition spending spree scrutinised, Kylie Moore-Gilbert interview

Tuesday: Analysis reveals Morrison government funnelling billions into must-win marginal seats. Plus: Kylie Moore-Gilbert talks about her 804 days as…

The Guardian - AU

Budget 2022: analysis reveals Morrison government funnelling billions into must-win marginal seats

Just one-third of Coalition’s $16bn spending spree has been endorsed by Infrastructure Australia

The Guardian - AU

Regional Queensland is under pressure: Here are three things it needs to survive

Regional Queensland is fighting to survive and thrive, under pressure from population growth, water shortages, and communication blackspots. So how…

ABC News

Infrastructure Australia report finds housing biggest concern for regions amid pandemic migration

The rate of population growth in the regions has tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, putting extra stress on rural and…

ABC News

‘Jumping the gun’: Coalition accused of spraying money around in $678m pledge to seal Outback Way

Expert warns funds for 1000km of blacktop road should be analysed by Infrastructure Australia, not ‘sprayed around’ in election year

The Guardian - AU