The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) has this week released a new report as part of the think-tank’s Regions Rising series. The report “Regional Growth Prospects” was the focus of the Western Australia event and aims to provide local leaders with new evidence that will assist in...
On the back of a successful Federal election for the Government, Minister Bridget McKenzie opted to take the reins of the Agriculture portfolio and work to strengthen and support regional Australia. Minister McKenzie was born and raised in regional Australia, with a familial connection to...
When City of Karratha CEO Chris Adams saw the opportunity to return home to Karratha after working in both local and state government, he knew it was the perfect way to make a real difference in the place he was born and raised. This desire...
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) today offers its congratulations to the new Morrison Government after their successful campaign, resulting in an election win on 18 May. Prior to the campaign, RCA advocated for additional investment into regional capital cities and we were pleased to secure the investments...
Senator Peter Georgiou, an electrician by trade and a successful businessman realised that the best way to solve the problems facing Australia was to join the politicians in Canberra and speak up for Western Australia himself. Senator Georgiou was elected in 2017 and often speaks...
Regional Capitals Australia‘s analysis of commitments made during the 2019 election campaign has confirmed the need to invest in growing regional cities was endorsed by both of the major parties. Chair and Mayor of the City of Ballarat, Cr Samantha McIntosh said billions of dollars...
RCA FEDERAL ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT TRACKER The following outlines the commitments in the 2019 Federal Election as advocated by Regional Capitals Australia. Cities Regional Deals – Partnership between Federal, State and local government and the community with a focus on long-term city growth. Coalition: Fraser Coast (Hervey...
The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) is calling on governments to create four-point plans that will increase regional employment opportunities in their communities. The Future of Regional Jobs report was launched by Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Michael McCormack at the recent Regions Rising conference. The RAI’s...
When City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Cr Kim O’Keeffe saw a desire for change within the greater Shepparton, she knew it was time to join the Council. Cr O’Keeffe is also Deputy Chair of Regional Cities Victoria and has been living in Shepparton for over...
With the Federal Election fast approaching, we have chosen to interview Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development, Anthony Albanese MP. It seems that a political career was always in the cards, with a young Anthony joining the Australian Labor Party at fifteen...
