Regional planning
Report
Pillars of communities: service delivery professionals in small Australian towns 1981 – 2011
This report argues that consistent face-to-face access to service delivery professionals is an important part of improving outcomes in small towns and in improving longer-term economic and social prospects in some of Australia’s most disadvantaged places.
Report
Economic performance of Australia's cities and regions 2016-17
This research suggests that in 2016-17, Sydney and Melbourne drove the national economy, while Perth is in recession.
Report
Great ideas for the Gold Coast
This report sets out initiatives that seek to position the Gold Coast to retain its competitive advantage.
Strategy
Draft greater Newcastle metropolitan plan
As Australia’s seventh largest city, Greater Newcastle faces a new future with investment in aviation, transport, education, health and tourism. This first-ever draft plan aims to drive sustainable growth.
Briefing paper
Australian Capital Territory tourism audit
With appeal to both domestic and international markets, the ACT has seen strong growth in overnight visitor numbers from both markets over the past few years - exceeding national growth rates.