The Western Australian economy continues to be the strongest in Australia. Significant opportunities are available for Western Australia to prosper from growth through its diversified economy, mainly driven by its mineral resources and agricultural commodities. There is also potential to further develop these and other industries.

The Queensland Government has set a clear, ambitious target to double Queensland's agricultural production by 2040. The purpose of this research, development and extension (RD&E) plan is to describe how the Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's (DAFF) agricultural RD&E program will contribute to achieving this target. This plan addresses the recommendations of an...

This background paper provides information on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the Victorian coast. It aims to provide and up to date evidence base for informing the Victorian Coastal Strategy 2013.

The purpose of this review is to look at the Western Australian Community Resource Network in relation to its current and potential contribution to regional service delivery and regional development in Western Australia, including the future strategic direction of the Network, and its potential for an expanded role.

What makes a great city? It is a pressing question because by 2030, 5 billion people"60 percent of the world's population"will live in cities, compared with 3.6 billion today, turbo-charging the world's economic growth. But for the leaders who govern cities, the challenges are tough. Those in many developing nations have to cope with urbanization...