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Regional moves hit record levels as more Australians opt for life beyond the big cities

Capital to region movement has hit its highest level since the RMI began, with capital city residents moving to the regions outnumbering those moving in the opposite direction by 29.7 per cent.

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Regional moves hit record levels as more Australians opt for life beyond the big cities

Capital to region movement hits highest level since RMI began with capital city residents moving to the regions outnumbering those moving in the op...
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