The report is structured under the four priority areas of the Regional Investment Framework – people, places, services, and industries and local economies – bringing together the latest data and local insights on issues such as:

• ensuring regional workforces are positioned to meet the needs of today and tomorrow
• promoting the economic aspirations, cultures and languages of First Nations people
• supporting places with amenity, services and economic opportunities
• collaboratively addressing issues like housing availability and affordability, and access to quality early childhood education and care
• preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters
• responding to challenges and opportunities as we transition to a net zero emissions future.