Premium Columnists Good government initiatives aimed at minimising influence of violent extremism Community & Social The federal government commits $61.7 million to minimising violent extremism in metropolitan, regional and rural areas.
Mental health program to be rolled out across hundreds of rural schools February 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Education Thousands of children attending 600 rural and regional primary schools will have access to mental health resources, with the government this week committing $2.5 million to a mindfulness social and emotional learning program.
Rural Vic councils to receive $20 million grant July 2, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Councils in Gippsland, Wimmera Southern Mallee, the South West and the Central Highlands will share $20 million worth of grants under the Rural Councils Transformation Program.
Australia’s city/country divide is not as wide as you may think August 3, 2017 By The Conversation Economy & Industry Despite not being as wealthy, economic growth in regional Australia is keeping up with the cities, Grattan Institute research reveals. Both have pockets of disadvantage and prosperity.
Decentralisation by default: APS must justify city offices or move out April 20, 2017 By Stephen Easton Features UPDATED: Barnaby Joyce responds to backlash after the Nationals demand parts of the Australian Public Service be chosen to relocate out of Canberra. An assessment process will be revealed ‘mid-year’ and agencies and departments will have until August to make the case why certain teams need to stay.
