Tag: local pubs
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Yarriambiack’s Quiet Crisis: How Australia’s Fastest Shrinking Region Holds On
In the shadow of shrinking towns In Victoria’s rural north‑west, the Yarriambiack Shire is a study in contraction. Across its 15 towns, from Brim to Warracknabeal, the population has been slipping for two decades. The region’s story is not just about numbers; it’s about how communities fight to keep their lifeblood—sport, schools, pubs, and the…
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Yarriambiack Shire: How Australia’s Fastest-Shrinking Region Keeps Its Identity Alive
Introduction: A region in slow retreat In Victoria’s rural north‑west, the Yarriambiack Shire is facing a familiar challenge for many regional Australia: towns shrinking as farms consolidate and young people seek opportunity elsewhere. From Brim to Warracknabeal and beyond, virtually every town in this 15‑town cluster has seen its population decline since the turn of…