Regional Australia: Opportunities and Futures

Abstract

ABSTRACT Regional Australia is enjoying renewed interest from policymakers, especially in parts of the country where major metropolitan areas are once again grappling with population pressures. With this interest in mind, this special issue brings together papers that examine opportunities and innovations emerging from regional areas across Australasia. In doing so we have sought to feature a range of stories about where the regions are heading, to ensure that the rich diversity of our regional areas is not overlooked in big picture debates over strategic planning and population trends.