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
Pitcher Partners Breakfast: The Federal budget and it means for your business
NORTH Link and Pitcher Partners invite you to an event offering actionable insights and advice on this year's federal budget and how it will affect your business.
Date: Wednesday 19 May
Venue:Preston Conference Centre (Melbourne Polytechnic)
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 3 June 2021
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Past breakfast
Thursday 4 March 2021
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Our latest news
Federal Budget 2021: NORTH Link welcomes road and freight commitments for Melbourne’s North
NORTH Link welcomes road and freight commitments for Melbourne’s North announced in last night’s Federal Budget. They are: Melbourne Intermodal Terminal delivery — $4bn. Total federal funding: $2bn Melbourne Intermodal Terminal planning and development — Total federal...
$60m Investment in Kangan Broadmeadows redevelopment (Health Centre for Excellence)
Kangan Institute's Broadmeadows campus will receive a $60m boost towards stage one of its redevelopment as a part of the 2021/22 Victorian State Budget. The funding will see the construction of a Health and Community Centre of Excellence beginning at the end of this...
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:...