Merimbula, Bega Valley on the Sapphire Coast. One of those places and communities that are just making it happen!

Merimbula, Bega Valley on the Sapphire Coast. One of those places and communities that are just making it happen!

regional Innovation in australia

There is a big focus of 'innovation' agendas on cities, and many campaigns tend to neglect regional areas that arguably need the innovation focus more. 
    
I'm interested in how what we are seeing in cities can be shared with regional areas, and how we can build a closer relationship between metro and regional. What can we learn? What can we share from our experience? 
    
What is the next chapter in the history of regional Australia, as they move away from a reliance on primary industry?  How do they attract talent and new industries? How do they create opportunities for their young people?

Big questions which are important to ask, and for us to create actions around. Tell me what you think? 

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