China’s demand for renewables drives boom talk in the deep north
A nascent boom in Far North Queensland involving mining, processing, enhanced tourism and fresh food exports could also be a victim of US-China tensions.
Take a boat ride up Cooktown’s magnificent Endeavour River estuary, and you’re likely to spot a croc basking in late afternoon rays on one of the narrow beaches separating water from rainforest.
You may catch the seemingly sleepy croc suddenly roll over and speed off into the current. This could serve as a dramatic metaphor for a boom about to hit Far North Queensland.
Andrew ClarkSenior writerAndrew Clark is a former editor of The Sun-Herald and Australian Business. He was a correspondent in Europe and North America, a political correspondent in Canberra and has been a journalist for more than 55 years. Email Andrew at aclark@afr.com.au
