Newcastle and Wollongong are good examples but I am interested to learn about other large regional centres, particularly those that may have experienced a shift in their economy and have had to 'reinvent' themselves. What could Geelong learn from other regional cities?
You have to map the social structure of Geelong to ask such a general question.
You may have mentioned the best two Australian comparison points...although Adelaide would be interesting in its transition away from heavy industry. The New Zealand city of Tauranga would be an interesting comparison too - both large ports in areas of high landscape amenity with larger cities nearby (Melbourne/Auckland).
You may have mentioned the best two Australian comparison points...although Adelaide would be interesting in its transition away from heavy industry. The New Zealand city of Tauranga would be an interesting comparison too - both large ports in areas of high landscape amenity with larger cities nearby (Melbourne/Auckland).
Cairns made an effort to capitalise on its tourism potential as agriculture formed a declining proportion of its economic activity. Although which came first would be contestable.
Mackay has boomed because of the expansion of coal mining in the hinterland during the past decade, replacing sugar as the primary source of economic activity.
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