Introduction Internationally, there is growing recognition that measuring societal progress should involve measuring wellbeing: identifying whether people are able to lead meaningful, happy and fulfilled lives is just as, if not more, important than understanding economic growth. Despite this recognition, there remains limited data tracking wellbeing, particularly in rural and regional areas with smaller populations.

The Regional Network Development Plan will be the first ever long-term and state-wide strategy for public transport in regional Victoria. What we’ve learnt through this process is that many regions are facing similar challenges when it comes to public transport services and investment. A state-wide strategy that sets out the guiding principles and future direction...

There's concern that community based mental health nurses could disappear under a new national model to improve mental health services in regional communities. From July 1, mental health programs will be commissioned by the nation's 31 Primary Health Networks in an effort to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach. But mental health groups are dubious.

Regional capitals across Australia perform a critical role in their communities and each faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The terms of reference for this inquiry were crafted to enable the committee to, among other things, investigate how Australian government policy could better address the needs of these regional cities. The terms of...

This report examined the role and function of the planning system in supporting the establishment and expansion of animal industries in the context of changing industry practice .