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Catalyst: What is a mega-region?

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Catalyst: What is a mega-region?

SUBJECTS:  Geography

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


Population growth is one of the problems facing Australians cities.

Dr Julian Bolleter from the Urban Design Research Centre at the University of Western Australia says creating mega-regions could be a potential solution.

What is a mega-region? In order to create a mega-region, what must happen first?



Date of broadcast: 12 Apr 2014


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