How can regional Australia thrive in an increasingly urbanised world? In this episode of re: Fiona sits down with Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute, to explore her journey from growing up in Deniliquin to leading a national vision for rebalancing Australia. Liz shares her passion for regional Australia, recounting how her upbringing on a farm and early involvement the Deni Ute Muster shaped her career. They dive into key topics around the challenges and opportunities facing regional Australia today, and the Institute's mission to shift the narrative using data and storytelling, aiming to bust myths about regional living and highlight the potential for regional communities to thrive through regionalisation.