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Newcastle to Sydney fast rail study labelled a 'stepping stone', not a 'thought bubble'

The government has called for tenders to project manage the development of a final business case.

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City to subsidise bush internet and a lift to minimum speeds

New telecommunications reform will benefit rural and regional Australia

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Govt opens $50m support fund for regional media

The move follows weeks of delays and has come amid a collapse in advertising that has ravaged the sector, forcing dozens of titles and news bulletins to close at the cost of hundreds of jobs.

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Sustainability

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Government touts new emissions plan, but gas fight takes over

Two reports made public, one released and one leaked, have reignited the debate over lowering emissions.

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How does raspberry wine sound? Mudgee berries hit the right note with new product launch

Kookaburra Estate is celebrating the release of a series of products uncommon in the region.

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Online buzz helps beekeepers' new venture take off

Urban beekeepers Andrew and Megan Colwell worked towards starting their own business for five years. Then the coronavirus pandemic struck.

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Coronavirus - we can't leave regional kids behind

It's much too important for the future of the regions.

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Nation's largest companies join forces for brighter regional future

Some of the nation's largest companies have joined forces, vowing to use their collective knowledge and influence to transform regional Australia.

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Rising from ashes: volunteer numbers spike after bushfire crisis

Locals answer the call in wake of the summer's bushfire crisis.

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Bacteria a possible solution for icky fatbergs

One proposed method of dealing with fatbergs is introducing specific bacteria to the sewers

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Connectivity central to helping NT tourism

NBN connects the travel industry with tourists in the top end

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PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

In this Future Focus Podcast, NBN Local's General Manager Ryan Williams discusses the direct impact reliable broadband is having on regional communities.

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WEBINAR || Prosperity in the regions

In this Future Focus webinar NBN's Sam Dimarco, UNE's Professor Jonathan Powles and the Regional Australia Institute's co-CEO Dr Kim Houghton discuss regional Australia's growth and prosperity.

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PODCAST || Digital health: medicine on the horizon

In this Future Focus podcast Professors Rod McClure and Jennifer May discuss the current dilemmas and future possibilities of digital health services in regional Australia.

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New England's economic powerhouse is hidden in plain sight

Opinion: New England a learning region for a modern Australia.

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The untapped digital growth of small business

The importance of digital connectivity for small business cannot be underestimated.

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Bushfires and drought delay TrainHack

The UNE's trainhack will explore innovation in the agrifood sector.

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eEditions

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Future Focus Edition 1 | Planning for Prosperity

Population trends, jobs, skills, industries and innovators.

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Future Focus Edition 2 | Connecting our Potential

Infrastructure, technology, transport and communication links.

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Future Focus Edition 3 | Delivering a Sustainable Future

Balancing the environment with food, water and energy needs.

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Future Focus Edition 4 | coming June 2020

Health, education and other services for happier, healthier communities.

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Video and Audio

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Newcastle to Sydney fast rail study labelled a 'stepping stone', not a 'thought bubble'

The government has called for tenders to project manage the development of a final business case.

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Farmer Rob Lee has survived the drought but his climate battle has just begun

More trees, better protection of pastures needed

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Poster art drawing tourist inspiration

Cartoonist David Pope's retro-style posters to boost tourism recovery of NSW South Coast

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