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Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream

The bush needs a bigger stake in decisions affecting the future of the nation if it is to become home to nearly half the population, research shows.

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Renewables need to beat the rural 'grapevine' to thrive

A rural town has avoided ideological arguments on the renewable energy transition by encouraging developers to invest in health, housing and education.

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Tree-change trend slows but regions remain attractive

The rate of migration from capital cities to regional centres continues to outpace moves in the other direction despite slowing towards pre-pandemic levels.

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Classic country houses holding back the regional dream

Australia's regions are facing a worsening housing shortage, with typical country houses part of the complex problem, a report has found.

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What pensioners need to know about income tax

Tax on income you receive from a pension is calculated in the same way as earnings from employment

The Independent UK

‘Don’t tell them ... they’ll all come’: why are so many sea-changers moving to Geelong?

Coastal town, an hour from Melbourne, overtakes the Sunshine Coast in popularity. Cait Kelly asks locals what makes it such an appealing place to live

The Guardian - AU

Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues

The population of regional Australia is climbing towards 10 million, putting some towns under pressure as the escape to the country continues.

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Butchers, bakers and makers better off in the bush

Nearly 100 jobs pay better in country Australia, with 67,000 roles available outside the cities, according to new research encouraging workers to make the move.

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Ask certain patients about gambling habits, health workers told

Health workers have been urged to step in and help patients at an earlier stage.

The Independent UK

Country roads taking Aussies home at a two year high

Australia's population shift from capital cities to the regions continues, with more people staying put in the country as cost-of-living and house prices bite.

AAP

Ready to quit the city? The bush might not be ready

The number of city-slickers looking to escape to the country is growing, but progress to improve housing, education and health in the regions has stalled.

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Circular start-up turns fish guts into flowers

A start-up that turns marine waste into a resource is a pioneer in circular business, as research urges support for regional areas on the path to net zero.

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Love at first sight in the bush? Data counts the ways

Housing affordability continues to drive Australians to the regions, with a new data tool helping prospective tree changers find their good life.

AAP

ViewJobs powering up for renewable energy rollout in regional Australia

Regional communities say they want to 'grow their own workforce'.

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Big city life on the slide as people try to get by

High housing prices and cost-of-living pressures are driving an exodus from cities, data reveals, with one capital losing residents to the regions in droves.

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Regional cabinet could stop the bush singing for supper

Health, housing and childcare need investment if regional Australia is to lead the way on new clean energy industries, as rural groups lobby for budget support.

Newcastle Herald

Lake and Maitland popular with Sydneysiders looking to relocate

Regional movers index shows Lake, Maitland and Cessnock are popular destinations.

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High-rise hopes to fix housing squeeze in the regions

Offering more medium to high density housing in the regions would ease housing shortages and attract essential and other key workers, a summit has heard.

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Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie in Top 5 places city buyers are moving to: report

'Affordability is a massive driving force for Sydney buyers.'

AAP

The race to the regions is no short-term trend: report

Sydney continues to lose the most residents to the Australian countryside, as young city slickers seek a slower pace and greater affordability.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter staff shortages are some of Australia's worst - and we don't have the data to solve them

'There is not a group we speak to who isn't lamenting huge staffing issues.'

AAP

Push on to lure city dwellers to jobs, life in the bush

Industries desperate for workers in regional Australia are talking up the benefits of country life as a campaign promotes the switch.

The Independent UK

Jack Ritchie: Parents of gambling addict who took his own life to receive royal accolades

Liz and Charles Ritchie’s son Jack took his own life in 2017 after becoming addicted to gambling

The Independent UK

Parents of gambling addict who took own life to receive royal accolades

Liz and Charles Ritchie’s son Jack took his own life in 2017 after becoming addicted to gambling.

ABC News

Regional Australia Institute report highlights job vacancy crisis, communities missing out on growth

Michael Mbaogu has worked as a GP for 15 years but has never seen a worker shortage this bad. He's one of many business owners who are hiring, but struggling to fill roles.

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