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Rural councils have unique opportunities to thrive in a post-pandemic era, says expert demographer Bernard Salt

Esther MacIntyre

Esther MacIntyre emacintyre@theguardian.com.auREGIONAL Australia will thrive in a post-pandemic era, according to a new report by renowned demographer and social commentator, Bernard Salt. Commissioned by Rural Councils Victoria, “Demographic Destiny: Opportunities for Rural Victoria in the Post-pandemic Era” paints a picture of town mouse versus country mouse, where the country is winning. A powerful “escape-the-city” […]

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