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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> View evidence report
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
All physical NORTH Link events are postponed. Links for webinar events will be available below.
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 4 March 2021
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Past breakfast
Thursday 3 December 2020
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Our latest news
NORTH Link and Melbourne’s North Food Group talk manufacturing renaissance on ABC Radio
You can listen to NORTH Link's Chair, Linc Horton, and Executive Director, Chris James talk about a manufacturing renaissance on ABC Radio with Margaret McLelland from Melbourne's North Food Group on the ABC website. Listen here:...
La Trobe’s new $23m science and technology metacentre
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La Trobe School of Cancer Medicine: Medicinal cannabis for Australian clinical trial
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