A major update has emerged for Queensland’s flagship underground rail project, with the latest official figure for the Cross River Rail announced as $19.041 billion .   What’s Changed?  Originally, the Cross River Rail was promoted under the Labor Government with a projected cost of around $5.4 billion and a delivery date of 2024.   In December 2024, the Crisafulli Government revealed that costs would exceed $17 billion.   Now, after 11 months of negotiations with contracto

A major shift is underway in the global iron ore trade, and it’s one that could ripple across Australia’s mining and infrastructure sectors.  In 2025, BHP , one of Australia’s biggest miners, entered high-stakes negotiations with China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) , China’s state-backed iron ore buyer. At the centre of discussions are three key issues: pricing, trade terms, and currency settlement .  What’s Going On?  CMRG was set up by China to consolidate its iron ore pur

4020 Consult has always been proud of our roots in Redcliffe, in the heart of the City of Moreton . This region has always punched above its weight, and right now it’s stepping into an entirely new era of tourism, lifestyle, and economic opportunity.  Two game-changing Comiskey Group projects  are already on the horizon: the $250 million expansion at Sandstone Point  and the $180 million luxury hotel and dining precinct at North Lakes . Both will bring world-class hospitalit