Linking industry, education, health and government for a thriving Melbourne’s north economy.
Northern Horizons 2020
Northern Horizons is a comprehensive regional analysis of all aspects of infrastructure covering Melbourne’s seven northern municipalities and looking outwards over the next 50 years.
It outlines the urgent need for investment in infrastructure and jobs in Melbourne’s north to drive infrastructure and jobs post COVID-19.
Based on current and future population projections, transport flows and land use planning, the report clearly identifies the region’s need for enhanced infrastructure and improved access, particularly in relation to road infrastructure, social infrastructure (health/aged care facilities), and industrial zoned land. It report prioritises recommendations over the short, medium and longer term.
The commitment and support of all seven municipalities for this project, as well as industry, health and education stakeholders in the NORTH Link network has led to regular updates of the Northern Horizons report.
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COVID-19 business information and support
Our close partnerships with industry, government, education and health are valuable in receiving timely information on financial support, handling employees and trade updates.
Upcoming events
business nbn™ fibre zones – future-proofing success in the north
NORTH Link's North and West Melbourne Data Analytics Hub has partnered with nbn and the City of Whittlesea to bring you information about the potential for your business as part of the business nbn™ fibre initiative.
Date: 27 July 2021
Venue: University Hill Conference Centre
Cost: Free
Projects and initiatives
> Melbourne's North Food Group
> Data Analytics Hub
> Jobs Victoria
> Northern Business Achievement Awards
> Northern Industry Student Placements Program
> Research and advocacy
Northern Business Achievement Awards
Next breakfast
Thursday 15 July 2021
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Past breakfast
Thursday 4 March 2021
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Our latest news
Investing In Research To Grow Our Agriculture Sector
A Victorian Government funding boost will back La Trobe University to develop cutting-edge food and agriculture research for the benefit of industry now and in the future. Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas was at La Trobe University’s Bundoora campus today to...
Further easing of COVID-19 restrictions
From 11.59pm Thursday 17 June, the 25km travel limit will be removed and travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will resume. Other restriction changes include: Metropolitan Melbourne: two visitors allowed in the home no masks required outdoors,...
Technology x Society Forum – Swinburne and La Trobe University
Swinburn's Social Innovation Research Institute and La Trobe University have come together to deliver a Technology forum. 12.00PM 1.30PM AEST TUESDAY 15 JUNE 2021 Register here The impact of technology on our society is one of the defining challenges and...