Newcastle (NSW)
Discussion paper
Successful urban Aboriginal-driven community development: a place-based study of Newcastle
This discussion paper is a sociological account of the history of successful urban Aboriginal community development by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people in the city of Newcastle.
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.
Report
Australia’s steel industry: forging ahead
This report makes recommendations aimed at maximising the competitiveness of the Australian steel industry and levelling the playing field so that Australian steel has the best opportunity to compete fairly in an increasingly globalised market.
Article
Here's what social media can tell us about the performance of Australian cities
Since 2016, the Regional Australia Institute and LinkedIn have mapped data on local skills and job mobility of workers in eight regional Australian cities, providing local leaders with critical near-time data on the skills, connections and mobility of their workers.
Policy
State environmental planning policy (vegetation) - explanation of intended effect
Explains the context and objectives of a proposed policy to control clearance of native trees and plants in urban areas of NSW.