10.4225/03/590bfa1a4672f
Conway, Kerry
Kerry
Conway
Can rural communities survive?: the case of Hopetoun
Monash University
2017
1959.1/482399
Agricultural economics
Australia
Family
monash:63733
journal article
Social change
Utility services
1039-4788
Population movement
Stress (Psychological)
Social conditions
Towns
Rural conditions
2017-05-05 04:05:44
Journal contribution
https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/journal_contribution/Can_rural_communities_survive_the_case_of_Hopetoun/4975871
Agricultural productivity has increased in the Hopetoun region of the Mallee but, in spite of this, the are is facing depopulation and social stress. Causes include the global economy, drought, the poor performance of local banks, and inappropriate Government policies, including the withdrawal of services. Though Hopetoun's farmers are responding with courage and professionalism, the region's future is uncertain.
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