Our hallmark national event gives residents of fast-growing outer suburbs the chance to share their #nightmarecommute stories on social media. Our inaugural National Nightmare Commute Day in 2016 was a high success, with #nightmarecommute trending during the morning peak hour, and widespread national media coverage...Full Media Release
The March 2021 JobSeeker figures show why jobs are such an important issue for people in outer metro growth areas. The NGAA wants to see a Federal Budget focus on growth area jobs and local economies.
Read moreNGAA members, research partners and academics are invited to submit projects or research to the 2021 Symposium: Research and Practice from growth areas. Submissions close Wednesday 28th April.
Australia needs to reinvigorate national cities policy, according to Leader of the Federal Opposition, Anthony Albanese. The NGAA is pleased that cities policy is once more on the national agenda.
Read moreThe final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System highlights issues that are felt in outer metropolitan growth areas of Melbourne, as well as Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.
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