The challenge We know what the vicious cycle of decline looks like. Employment opportunities reduce (say, through agricultural consolidation and automation), then the population declines, fewer services are available (in both the public and private...
The much awaited [In]Sight has now been launched by The Regional Australia Institute (RAI). [In]Sight is Australia’s first online index and interactive map tracking the competitiveness of 560 Local Government Areas (LGA) and 55 Regional Development Australia...
The next generation of labour market strategies in New Zealand are emerging. They are led by networks of relevant agencies that identify gaps and opportunities, facilitate community driven innovative career projects and learn together. At the recent...
Here is a useful source of data on the regions of Australia from Regional Development Australia. Maps, economic and population data, hospitals and other government services, funding programs and more. Just click here http://myregion.gov.au/
Many communities are taking steps to make the most of the opportunities offered by the digital economy. The NBN rollout is boosting efforts in this area. Regional Development Australia provided a community information series on...
How can regional and remote areas access training in economic development? Economic Development Australia (EDA) runs an innovative program that addresses this need. The Regional and Remote Area Training Program (RRATP) connects interested regional and...
The State Government’s response to the County Local Government Fund review is out. Here comes “prospectivity” rating for the country local government sector and other assorted goodies. View the Government’s Response to the Country Local...
Buller was top of the pops in this year’s NZ regional rankings by BERL.