Future Focus

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Have you noticed your local vets are busier than usual? It's probably due to all the #covidkittens and #covidpuppies out there! futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7220884/…

#BuyFromTheBush was a successful campaign to support regional and rural producers last year. How many will lose their new customers with this policy?

Producers across the country have been informed Australia Post will be cutting all perishable food delivery services by 1 July. Why are small businesses and food producers being abandoned at a time when their online sales are growing? #auspol goodfood.com.au/eat-out/news/t…

Will the 5G rollout benefit regional Australia? buff.ly/3uKKR8G

Housing continues to be an issue for renters across regional Australia futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7206683/…

Renewable energy in the Hunter fires up futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7199721/…

Are we killing native species with kindness? futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7199604/…

Fancy trying a new brew for Friday drinks? futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7199813/…

Some industries remain dominated by either men or women. A group of women in the ACT are looking to change the construction industry from the inside. buff.ly/3uwtnfV

Does access limit the time you can spend at the beach? Some #SLSC's are ensuring that everyone can join in. futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7198977/…

How one Highlander is using his personal experience to give back to communities in Australia and Vietnam. futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7193208/…

How one South Coast resident has used the "work from anywhere" ethos to see the world. futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7192914/…

Looking for something new to listen to this Easter weekend? Maybe now's the time to discover ACM's Voice of Real Austalia #VORA #podcast futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7192618/…

Mudgee winemakers look to the future with a bumper harvest and an increase in local tourism futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7192711/…

Newcastle looking to the future as it focuses on becoming a hub for renewable energy futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7189613/…

As the youngest members of the Stolen Generation approach 50, a new approach is needed for aged care services. futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7188850/…

University calls for better transport links futurefocusproject.com.au/story/7184855/…