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ICHCA SA hosts Tony Braxton-Smith for a talk on DPTI freight agenda

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The South Australian ICHCA luncheon will this Wednesday welcome Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure chief executive Tony Braxton-Smith who will address the topic,...

Timber exporters seek to boost Japan ties

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KANGAROO Island Plantation Timbers says it is looking forward to working with state and federal authorities to promote trade between South Australia and Japan. KIPT managing...

Oil removed from Solomon Trader

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STRICKEN bulker Solomon Trader has been emptied of 230 tonnes of oil, insurers say. However, it has been confirmed that at least 70 tonnes of oil has leaked into the ocean. The...

Ideas sought in biosecurity battle

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A CALL has gone out from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources for innovative solutions to Australian biosecurity risks linked with hitchhiker pests and disease. Head...
Ideas sought in biosecurity battle

THE GRILL: Sue Dight

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Where did you grow up? I am a Melbourne girl who was born and raised in Noble Park. My memories are of a place where you could swim in the backyard and play rounds in the streets....
THE GRILL: Sue Dight

Kowanayama airport project to revamp the region’s economy

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The new Kowanayama Airport facilities, built as part of the $295m Building our Regions program, is expected to improve security, safety, and efficiency for the passengers and...

Foodies excited over Carnival’s new menu

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Australia’s newest and largest cruise liner has a brand new menu for the 2019 season. Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Splendor is set to arrive this December with new restaurants...

Svitzer welcomes new tugs for Port Kembla, Fremantle and Newcastle

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SVITZER Australia is set to welcome two new vessels to its fleet this year, as two UZMAR-built RAstar 3200 series tugboats begin their journey from Turkey. A delivery ceremony was...

Qantas chooses contractor for American cargo handling

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AUSTRALIAN airline Qantas has awarded an important three-year cargo handling contract to US business Worldwide Flight Services. WFS is said to be the largest provider of ground...

Raft of measures proposed to help save sinking shipping

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A RAFT of measures aimed at salvaging Australian shipping has been proposed by the Maritime Union. Union heavy hitters Paddy Crumlin and Will Tracey were in Melbourne this week...

'Hard' Brexit looms after Commons rejects PM’s EU deal

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A ‘HARD’ Brexit looms after the United Kingdom’s House of Commons voted to reject the latest deal negotiated by Prime Minister Theresa May and leaders of the European Union. The...
'Hard' Brexit looms after Commons rejects PM’s EU deal

LETTER TO THE DCN: CBFCA questions composition of Biosecurity Import Levy Steering Committee

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AGRICULTURE minister David Littleproud recently established a biosecurity levy steering committee to make recommendations on the implementation of this new levy. The Customs...

Senate committee examines shipping policy

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POLICIES, regulations and taxes affecting Australian shipping are coming under the microscope this week of a Senate committee. The Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport...

SA graphite mine may boost trade with China

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The global graphite chain, historically dominated by China, is to undergo a power overturn as Australia promises lower risk and longer lasting alternative supply sources. In his...

Queensland announces new freight plan

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“A FRAMEWORK to support trucking, shipping, rail and air cargo” is how transport minister Mark Bailey has described the Queensland Freight Strategy. The document outlines a...