Tag: Population and Demographics
$20m plan aims to boost Riverland
Regional Development Minister Michael O'Brien has unveiled a Riverland blueprint for growth.[MORE]
Residents survey planned to flood-proof Condamine
Residents living on the Condamine floodplain on Queensland's Southern Downs will be quizzed as part of a plan to flood-proof the region. [MORE]
Literacy woes at Tas Together halfway mark
A 10-year report card on the Tasmania Together objectives shows only about half of adult Tasmanians are considered to be functionally literate. [MORE]
Infill plus spread to ease population pressures
The Western Australian Local Government Association says it will work closely with the State Government on plans to add more than 300,000 homes in the Perth and Peel regions by 2031.[MORE]
Councils association to discuss Qld population growth
Hundreds of local government representatives from across Queensland will discuss a state population policy today.[MORE]
Qld councils gather in Mackay for annual conference
Local government representatives from across Queensland will meet in Mackay in the state's north this week to discuss population issues.[MORE]
Council survey finds residents wary of climate change
A survey has found 90 per cent of Geraldton Greenough residents want immediate action on climate change, including the implementation of initiatives at a local level.[MORE]
AEC taking submissions on Murray abolition until Friday
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) says people opposed to the abolition of the federal seat of Murray have only weeks to make a submission.[MORE]
Don't take Muslim vote for granted, Labor warned
While the major parties have focused on a handful of marginal electorates, voters in some of the safer seats have reported feeling neglected.[MORE]
Coffs city plan raises concerns
The president of the National Parks Association (NPA) has accused the State Government of "tricking" the public, after the release of a draft Coffs Harbour City Centre Plan.[MORE]
Burke rejects population targets body
Sustainable Population Minister Tony Burke has rejected Tim Flannery's idea of an independent body which would set population targets.[MORE]
Mining tax concession good for property market
A local property developer says the Federal Government's concession on the proposed super profits mining tax is likely to improve investor confidence in mining regions.[MORE]
Dick Smith offers $1m to population problem solver
Dick Smith is offering $1 million to the young Australian who can come up with a solution to bring the country's population under control.[MORE]
Council's population projections surpass Government estimates
The Gold Coast City Council says a new population projection estimates almost 800,000 people will be living in the city by 2031.[MORE]
S-E councils vie to attract Sydneysiders
South-East New South Wales shire councils say they are pleased with their showing at this year's Country and Regional Living Expo in Sydney.[MORE]
NT younger, more male dominated, than elsewhere
The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the Northern Territory has the highest percentage of men in the country.[MORE]
Population sustainability and the Ponzi demography
The term 'Ponzi demography' has now entered the Australian population debate.[MORE]
Israeli decision to deport 400 children under fire
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under pressure from his own government to reverse a decision to deport 400 children of foreign workers.[MORE]
Council plans for population boost
A New South Wales mid-north coast council has developed a new strategy to plan for the expected increase in population over the next 20 years.[MORE]
Population on the rise
Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Tasmania's population has grown. [MORE]
Council defends shopping centre bus stop site
The Rockhampton Regional Council says it is standing by a decision to require the developers of a proposed Gracemere shopping centre to locate a bus stop in the grounds of the complex.[MORE]
Senator urges more aged care planning
Greens' Senator Rachel Siewert is calling for comprehensive structural reform to cater for south-west Western Australia's ageing population.[MORE]
Poll highlights concerns over ageing population
A new poll shows the majority of people want governments to do more to address problems posed by Australia's ageing population.[MORE]
Immigration cuts could cripple industry: universities
The peak body for the nation's universities says the Federal Opposition's plans to cut immigration numbers could cripple the multi-billion dollar international education industry.[MORE]
Abbott says migration cut won't hurt business
The Federal Opposition says it would cut migration levels by almost half if it wins the election.[MORE]
