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Government

Why Melbourne needs its own version of the Greater Sydney Commission
Melbourne’s global reputation for liveability does not resonate with many Melburnians. The Victorian State Government speaks for the state, not the metropolitan community. Victoria needs its own metro...

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Environment

Australian communities benefit from natural hazards research
The 2019/20 summer bushfires felt more intense and threatening than ever — but natural hazards are not new to Australia. Research into the response, recovery and mitigation of natural hazards greatly ...

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Health

How can we help socially isolated people in suburban areas?
Social isolation has taken a new meaning under COVID-19. But we know that some people suffered from social isolation before the pandemic, are suffering during the pandemic and will continue to do so l...

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Education

South Australian public libraries generate significant community value
New report shows public libraries in South Australia support economic activity in the local community and generate $253 million of annual benefits.

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Engaging online during COVID-19 social distancing
It is essential to keep projects moving while social restrictions are in place. But how do we engage remotely with people focused on their personal experience of COVID-19? Best practice principles......

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Government, Housing, Transport

New report: East coast mega-region would boost national growth and improve liveability
New report shows integrating economies across the eastern seaboard could strengthen Australia’s post-pandemic recovery and add hundreds of billions to national income by mid-century – but we need new ...

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Education, Employment, Environment, Housing, Retail

The right time for community wealth building reform in Australia
The time for community wealth building to be adopted and applied in Australia has come – particularly given the need to rebuild after the 2019-20 bushfires and COVID-19 related economic impacts. This ...

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Employment

COVID-19 and summer bushfires: The economic impact on your suburb and pathways to recovery
Two unprecedented crises have battered Australia over the past six months: catastrophic bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. History tells us that economies can bounce back quickly after a severe down...

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Employment

Impact of the COVID-19 shutdown on vulnerable workers in Australia
COVID-19 shutdown: Explore the short and long term impact on Australia’s most vulnerable workers in the hospitality, food, retail and tourism-related sectors.

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Government

COVID-19 economic recovery: Creating a positive legacy for Australian communities
The chance to create a positive legacy through investment is a once-in-a-lifetime event. That event is happening right now. Government investment in the right infrastructure will support economic reco...

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Government

Four principles to help governments structure medium-term economic stimulus packages
Governments throughout Australia are preparing short and medium-term stimulus packages. This article introduces four principles that will help governments identify and prioritise projects and structur...