Livability driving movement in regional Australia.

The Rural News

Despite the strong appeal of regional areas, latest research suggests residents will leave the area if livability factors like education opportunities, transport, childcare and healthcare aren't accessible.

A team from the University of Sydney has been exploring factors and trends keeping residents in the bush.

Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with co-author Doctor Greta Werner to hear more about the study.

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