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Improving the regional business environment
The Good Oil by Rod Brown *The Good Oil by Rod Brown * A group called the Regional Business Development Analysis Panel is currently interviewing people across Australia – to get…
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Revitalisation of Blackall icon
When approached by the Blackall Woolscour Association to assist with the revitalisation of one of Australia’s culturally important icons, Blackall Council, along with the local…
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Smaller communities can realise benefits at little cost
By Wally Lenyszyn *By Wally Lenyszyn * A practitioner’s view of how tourism impacts upon small communities unable to access finance and infrastructure to support or attract major…
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New Mediterranean for north central Victoria
Located in the north central region of Victoria, a new venture titled ‘The New Mediterranean’ is set to transform the area, providing farmers and businesses…
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Tiaro plans for a freshwater aquarium on the Mary River
With the Mary River being one of its biggest assets, Tiaro Shire Council in the north of Queensland, is proposing the development of a freshwater…
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Tea Tree Gully promoting local business and services
Local businesses and residents will benefit from a new publication recently launched by the Tea Tree Gully Council. The City of Tea Tree Gully Business…
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Ashfield Council wins award for job creation program
Ashfield Municipal Council in NSW, along with a local health service provider, has received a state award for its unique job training program focused on…
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Migration – meeting skill shortages in regional Australia
Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs Special FeatureDepartment of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs Special Feature The Commonwealth Government has a range of initiatives in place to attract migrants to areas…
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Enhancing cultural activities in Gunnedah
With the development of its performing arts and cultural centre, the Gunnedah district is well on its way to establishing Gunnedah with a state of…
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Aged care extension delivers benefits
With the extension of the its Home for the Aged under way, Mid Murray Council has predicted that it will provide direct and indirect gains.…
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AusIndustry – supporting Australian businesses
AusIndustry Special FeatureAusIndustry Special Feature AusIndustry, the Commonwealth Government’s business unit in the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, provides a range of incentives for Australian business…
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Sustaining local economies
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley *The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * Who can argue against creating or supporting a sustainable community? The only problem is: What is a sustainable…