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Migration fuelling almost half of regional growth

Regions could add hundreds of thousands of people should Australia overhaul its system, as research shows the proportion of migrants in population growth.

AAP · Sep 8

Up sticks: great escape to the country at record high

For every four people moving from the capital cities to the regions, there are only three going in the other direction, new migration figures show.

AAP · Jun 22

Tree-changers seeking smaller communities for new lives

City-dwellers are increasingly moving to smaller communities rather than regional cities to escape housing and transport costs, a report has found.

AAP · Mar 29

What pensioners need to know about income tax

Tax on income you receive from a pension is calculated in the same way as earnings from employment

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

‘Don’t tell them ... they’ll all come’: why are so many sea-changers moving to Geelong?

Coastal town, an hour from Melbourne, overtakes the Sunshine Coast in popularity. Cait Kelly asks locals what makes it such an appealing place to live

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2025

Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues

The population of regional Australia is climbing towards 10 million, putting some towns under pressure as the escape to the country continues.

AAP · May 27, 2025

Butchers, bakers and makers better off in the bush

Nearly 100 jobs pay better in country Australia, with 67,000 roles available outside the cities, according to new research encouraging workers to make the move.

AAP · Mar 3, 2025

Ask certain patients about gambling habits, health workers told

Health workers have been urged to step in and help patients at an earlier stage.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Country roads taking Aussies home at a two year high

Australia's population shift from capital cities to the regions continues, with more people staying put in the country as cost-of-living and house prices bite.

AAP · Dec 3, 2024

Ready to quit the city? The bush might not be ready

The number of city-slickers looking to escape to the country is growing, but progress to improve housing, education and health in the regions has stalled.

AAP · Nov 20, 2024