This report builds the regional evidence base and supports the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver targeted, effective and efficient regional investment that works better for regional communities. The report takes a look at key issues and opportunities for regions, as identified at the local level, including through the Regional Development Australia committee network.

Understanding spatial patterns of population change is vital in planning for services and infrastructure, and in managing the pressures created as local populations grow and decline. This research shows the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on population was very focused on capital cities, which collectively experienced population loss in 2020-21.

This discussion paper presents an opportunity for South Australians to engage with the government about the infrastructure needed for the next twenty years, to support a growing economy that improves the prosperity of all South Australians.

One year ago, the Regional Australia Institute led the development of a holistic framework to better plan for and invest in the growth of regional Australia. This is the first 'Regionalisation Ambition' progress report. The report looks at progress made towards the Ambition’s targets and importantly showcases the great work policy-makers, corporate leaders and championing...

This paper reviews recent demographic shifts in rural and regional New South Wales. It examines how the pandemic disrupted pre-COVID migration trends and looks forward to 2030, identifying key population debates of relevance to New South Wales.