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Migration fuelling almost half of regional growth

Regions could add hundreds of thousands of people should Australia overhaul its system, as research shows the proportion of migrants in population growth.

AAP · Sep 8

Leave Canberra? Which places top the list for those ditching big cities

Hotspots revealed as relocation index reaches new high.

The Canberra Times · Jun 23

Which places top the list for those ditching big cities

Hotspots revealed as relocation index reaches new high.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 23

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.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025

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.

AAP · Sep 7, 2025

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.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

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 · Jun 6, 2025

‘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 · May 31, 2025

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.

AAP · May 27, 2025

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.

AAP · Mar 3, 2025