City dwellers are being lured to the bush, as regional migration jumps 17%
RAI chief executive Liz Ritchie said the demand for regional workers was at an all-time high as available jobs in capital cities declined.
Five key lessons (and a bonus tip) from an entrepreneur who successfully expanded from the city to the regions
For businesses that are considering regional expansion, here are five key lessons (and a bonus tip) from the CEO of efex.
Rural bank branches are a “lifeline”, councils say. Now, a fresh Senate inquiry will investigate mass closures
A Senate committee is set to investigate the consequences of bank branch closures across regional Australia, as communities rail against the decline of in-person financial services.
Small businesses sandbagged across regional Victoria as Echuca residents brace for further flooding
Victorian communities have rallied around small businesses affected by severe flooding, as shopfronts in Echuca brace for the chance of further inundation in the coming days.
Aussie HR platform triiyo secures partnership with NSW government to support all parents, regardless of gender
The Department of Regional NSW is teaming up with HR startup triiyo to help employees stay connected and supported during their parental journey.
COSBOA says Labor’s jobs and skills summit is no “stunt” as Dutton, Littleproud split over attendance
The Opposition Leader publicly turned down an invitation to the Jobs Summit, claiming the summit would be compromised by government favouritism towards union policy suggestions.
Support your state by going local first on your next holiday
SmartCompany spoke to two regional businesses about recovery and why it's so crucial to go local first on your next domestic holiday.
From a collaborative craft malting facility to renewable energy projects, Gippsland is getting regional development right
A collaborative craft malting facility for brewers and distillers is just one of the new pilot projects about to get underway in Gippsland.
Independent MP Helen Haines unveils $483 million plan to develop a ‘sunbelt’ of regional renewable energy projects
Federal independent MP Dr Helen Haines has unveiled a $483 million plan to develop a ‘sunbelt’ of locally owned renewable energy projects.
Governments should use their purchasing power to foster manufacturing in regional Australia, says Anthony Albanese
Albanese is calling for investment in a number of areas including infrastructure, renewable energy sources, and heavy manufacturing.
Meet the former corporate high-flyers who ditched the city to create a regional gin empire
For Catherine Crothers and husband Gary Jago, the move to the “middle of nowhere” sparked a new business idea, and their Big Tree Distillery gin is winning global awards.
“It’s not charity, it’s investment”: #BuyFromtheBush founder Grace Brennan gives Australia Day address
Grace Brennan, founder of the #buyfromthebush campaign to help promote drought-stricken businesses, has become the first woman from regional Australia to deliver the Australia Day address.
