Regional Development and Planning

The Tweed shire is set to grow by up to a third over the next two decades. The council must now decide where to house the new arrivals, and how to ensure they have water.

Maryborough has been trying to improve its high rates of illness and obesity.  But with a gym facing eviction for a liquor store, and a future without an outdoor pool, residents say they need help.

The 48-year-old man, who was found dead in the back of a ute after its canopy caught alight in Echuca, had been in police custody for an unrelated traffic offence hours beforehand, which meant the Professional Standards Command would oversee the investigation.

Councils in New South Wales say residents will face increased noise and planning restrictions when Western Sydney International airport is operational.

About three tonnes of spray-free blueberries are being enjoyed by wild birds as one of Queensland's most popular agritourism destinations closes 17 years after opening.

Millennials moving to regional towns are part of a "societal shift" and they're not interested in buying big blocks with big backyards. But they do need to live somewhere.

The Shire of Ashburton is evaluating legal options against two companies as Chevron Australia seeks to push ahead with dismantling the aging Thevenard Island infrastructure. 

The first property to be developed under the Resilient Lands Program will not come onto the market until 2026, four years after devastating floods left thousands looking for somewhere safer to live.

As house prices outpace the median salary, the NSW Treasurer says governments must act to ensure young people can afford their own home.

An expert says people born overseas are more likely to see the benefits of living in regional Australia, as ABS data shows the changing demographics.

The small population of Ceduna may be located on the edge of the Nullarbor and be eight hours drive from the nearest capital city, but it offers the second most affordable beachside suburb in the country and those seeking a sea change aren't hesitating.

The 624,100 population increase over the past 12 months is equivalent to adding more than the population of Tasmania in just one year.

The councillors made the decision about the former Arundel Hills Country Club citing concerns for local koalas and the need for green space, despite acknowledging a dire need for new housing in Australia.

The ruins of the Batavia Motor Inne have been an eyesore for some time, but developers want to turn what is left into much-needed accommodation for workers.

Roger Cook says the state deserves better than a 'shed on the river' and is losing business due to the current facility's insufficient size.

Sharleen Lloyd's home in South Australia's Riverland became an island only accessible by boat during one of the state's biggest floods. But when the SA government's daily flow data lost meaning, she questioned everything.

Regional Victorians were still dealing with the effects of the October 2022 floods when the latest weather events rolled through, adding to the damage. 

It was supposed to be the site of a multi-million-dollar makeover to revitalise a depressed CBD and help reduce traffic just north of Brisbane, but it's now covered in weeds and graffiti after a government stoush dragged out over years.

As south-east Queenslanders return to work, authorities have warned travel times could be twice as long due to major rail works.

Meliora Festival near Donnybrook in Western Australia attracted nearly 2,000 punters over the new-year period, and while some locals say it was great for business, others were left frustrated after days of noise.

Once a constant swarm of activity, the Euroa Goods Shed now stands unused and in disrepair. But the fact it still stands at all is what intrigues many people.

With 2030 emissions reductions targets looming, a potential Adelaide-Melbourne hydrogen freight route could present a greener option.

Tourism leaders say South Australia's Limestone Coast needs more accommodation to suit a range of budgets to reach its full potential as a holiday destination.  

Visitors to Kangaroo Island are being asked to help researchers gather data on the attractiveness of Cape Baron geese and other wildlife projects.

Residents in the northern northern Victorian town of Elmore can safely drink the water again after four days over Christmas without safe tap water.