RDA Riverina - facilitating regional growth and prosperity

Dr Joe McGirr MP, Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, invites you to complete his survey and share your experience of regional and rural healthcare and roads.

The HumeLink project, one of Australia's largest energy infrastructure initiatives, is set to revolutionize the nation's energy landscape. This ambitious project aims to connect renewable energy sources to the grid, enhancing availability, market competition, and putting downward pressure on energy prices.

Last Month, RDA Riverina staff members Marg Couch (Manager Griffith Projects), and Katie Pastro (Projects Officer) one of the South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) community and business forums hosted by EnergyCo. These events brought together local residents, businesses, and project partners to discuss the exciting developments underway in the region’s renewable energy future.

From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will increase by 4.6%. This is in conjunction with changes to the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE).

Economic Development Australia (EDA) has announced the passing of the Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) Bill 2025 by the NSW Government last month. A landmark move that will make it easier for communities to establish CIDs and drive local economic growth.

Regional and remote communities across Australia are set to benefit from a major arts funding boost, with over $700,000 awarded to 18 creative projects through round 20 of the Australian Government’s Festivals Australia Program.

More than $28 million has been distributed to Australian authors, illustrators, and publishers, as part of the Australian Governments Public and Educational Lending Right (PLR/ELR) Schemes.

The Third Sector Award is a national award aimed to recognise and celebrate the best Not-for-Profit (NFP) practice Australia wide.

In a major step towards improving working conditions in the arts and culture sector, the Australian Government has launched the Creative Workplaces website.

Thanks to the NSW GROW Transition Plan and the Welcome Experience in the Riverina, we successfully ran Welcoming Club Workshops across five towns in our region last week. A big thank you to the community groups who attended, and to our local connectors Jay and Marg, for their dedication and support.

The Minns Labor Government has today released a new guide to strengthen consultation practices with regional, rural and remote communities across the state.

Is your business First Nations Owned, Veterans owned, or a certified social enterprise? Cleanaway - Australia’s leading waste management company that provides recycling, industrial and environmental services to businesses and governments across the country. Cleanaway is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) to join their Social Procurement Supplier Panel.

Economic Development Australia (EDA) is pleased to invite you to enter the 2025 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence. The Economic Development Australia (EDA) award is an excellent opportunity to highlight innovative economic development projects and amplify recognition of your efforts.

Economic Development Australia (EDA) is inviting economic development professionals, business leaders, academics, researchers and policy experts to enter submissions for the second edition of the 2025 EDA Journal.

The Australian Government has officially reappointed The Hon. Catherine King as the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

The Golden Crow Awards, hosted by the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber, shine a spotlight on growth, entrepreneurship, and success within our vibrant local business community.

Social licence plays a significant role in shaping major infrastructure development as it influences both the success and perception of projects. At our recent Economic Development Officer Forum at the Rock, our Deputy Chair Patricia Wilkinson, presented on a potential regional approach to Social Licence training.

In a significant step towards a sustainable energy future, four major renewable energy projects have been granted the right to connect to new power lines in the South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ)

On Thursday, 3 April 2025, RDA Riverina Board and Staff participated in an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Experience and Cultural Burn organized by Wagga Local Land Services (LLS). 

The Australian Government has announced an additional $14 million investment to extend community Wi-Fi services at evacuation centres across Australia.

On March 27, 2025, RDA Riverina and AusIndustry, in partnership with Lockhart Shire Council, hosted the Economic Development Officer Forum at The Rock.

Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start, run, adapt, or grow your small business.

This Program provides community assistance to help reduce the social and economic impacts of water recovery measures on NSW communities under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The 4th March 2025 marked 80 years since the death of Harry Chauvel, the legendary leader of Australian Light Horsemen during WW1. The 16th April 2025 will be 160 years from the birth of Harry Chauvel. To commemorate Harry, The Australian Light Horse Society is conducting a memorial ride of over 750kms to remember the hard-earned victories and courageous efforts of the Australian Light Horsemen.

The Federal Government has announced the plan to develop a new national food security strategy called “Feeding Australia”. The strategy is designed to enhance the security and resilience of Australia’s agriculture and food production systems.

The Federal Government has welcomed the findings from the Community Broadcasting Sector Sustainability Review, a comprehensive evaluation aimed at ensuring the long-term viability of community broadcasting in Australia.

The closing date for submissions on the draft for the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) has been extended to Friday 28 March 2025.

Launched today in Wagga Wagga, The Land Monitor Report 2023-24 offers an analysis of vacant land supply, demand, and housing trends in the Wagga Wagga local government area.

TAFE NSW is seeking feedback to help TAFE NSW deliver services and spaces that will help your community thrive.

The State Government agency for sport and active recreation, is partnering with Multicultural NSW to learn more about how people from diverse communities participate in sport.