Delves behind the too-often negative media headlines and stereotypes about regional Australia, and considers the true state of Australia's regions, including metropolitan regions, and what can be done to improve their economic, social and environmental well-being.
Developing Australia's Regions: Theory and Practice
โ Scribed by Andrew Beer
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 327
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Delves behind the too-often negative media headlines and stereotypes about regional Australia, and considers the true state of Australia's regions, including metropolitan regions, and what can be done to improve their economic, social and environmental well-being.
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