RDA Riverina - facilitating regional growth and prosperity

Griffith’s Mandolé Orchard has been named as a finalist in the most prestigious competition of the Sydney Royal Wine, Beer & Cider, Distilled Spirits, Cheese & Dairy Produce, and Fine Food Shows.

Provide your feedback on the HumeLink West and HumeLink East Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) Survey. Designed to improve the social and economic benefits of HumeLink.

Listen to Luke Wighton, a Wiradyuri man from Condobolin as he talks to Elders who share and discuss their histories, memories, and reflections on living as Indigenous peoples.

The Australian Government has committed over $21 million to enhance social infrastructure in regional New South Wales. This investment will support four major projects aimed at revitalising town precincts and boosting local economies.

Households and businesses in regional, remote and outer-urban areas are now benefiting from faster broadband following the completion of NBN Co’s $480 million upgrade to its Fixed Wireless and Satellite services.

The Australian Government has announced measures to secure critical aviation services for regional Australia. Collaborating with the administrators of Regional Express Holdings (Rex), the government aims to ensure these services continue beyond 30 June 2025.

The Australian Government is investing over $68 million to support First Nations arts and language organisations across Australia. This funding, distributed through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) and Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) programs, aims to sustain vital cultural practices.

The Australian Government is investing nearly $12 million to upgrade regional airports across New South Wales under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program. These upgrades are vital for regional communities, providing better access to emergency healthcare, commerce, industry, tourism, and education.

The Australian Government has successfully secured commitments from major banks to ensure that banking services remain available in regional areas. This initiative aims to address the decline in regional banking services, with 36% of bank branches in regional Australia having closed since 2017

Nominations are now open for the 2025 National Awards for Local Government, celebrating locally led innovation. Now in their 39th year, these awards honor local councils across 13 categories.

In a significant move to enhance transportation safety and efficiency, early works are set to commence on the removal of two railway level crossings and the implementation of improved safety measures along the Inland Rail project corridor near Parkes and Illabo in regional New South Wales. This initiative, backed by a combined investment of $350 million from the Australian Government and the New South Wales Government, aims to revolutionize the region's transport infrastructure.

The Australian Government has released a new Drought Plan aimed at guiding and explaining policies and programs for farming businesses and communities as they prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought. This plan is a significant step towards providing clear, coordinated, and collaborative support for those affected by drought conditions.

Job Opportunity: Eastern Riverina Arts is looking for their next Executive Director

Telstra has officially closed its 3G network, marking a significant milestone in its journey to enhance customer experiences and meet the growing demands of Australians. This transition allows Telstra to repurpose the 3G spectrum for its more advanced 4G and 5G networks, which are better equipped to handle modern data demands.

The NSW Government is charging ahead with its commitment to save billions of litres of water by injecting $3 million into round 2 of its innovative Active Leak Detection Project, helping to boost long-term water security for regional towns and cities across New South Wales.

More than $124,000 in funding has been provided to 99 community groups, schools and ex-service organisations from Wyong to Wagga Wagga, Cootamundra to Coogee, Winston Hills to Wollondilly as part of the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP) to commemorate veterans across the state.

A highly successful regional, rural and remote deployment program for key health care roles is set to be expanded over the next three years, with NSW Health recruiting nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to be posted to short term placements across NSW.

The $20 million jointly funded planning project for the Sheahan Bridge Upgrade project on the Hume Highway at Gundagai has moved into its next phase of development with a contract awarded to provide a concept design for the bridge’s upgrade or replacement.

The Albanese Government has announced an additional $4.9 million in funding to NBN Co to extend the free School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) to 30 June 2028, to ease cost of living pressures and narrow the digital divide for unconnected families with school children.

Fifteen organisations across New South Wales have received a share of more than $430,000 to host events that highlight women’s creativity, diversity and empowerment during this year’s Women’s Week.

The NSW Government today announced the delivery of almost 200 life-saving defibrillators to sporting and recreation organisations across the state. This announcement brings the total number of devices awarded under this program to more than 2,500 defibrillators.

With up to $3 billion from the Australian Government and $800 million from NBN Co aims to upgrade over 95% of these premises to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) technology, providing faster speeds and greater reliability.

The Federal Government will acquire $50 million of debt from Rex’s largest creditor, PAGAC Regulus Holdings Limited (PAG), an important step to prevent an adverse outcome for regional communities, and ensure the continued connectivity of Australia’s regional and remote communities. 

The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future and boosting New South Wales’ housing supply by investing more than $182 million in critical infrastructure that will unlock more than 25,000 new homes across the state.

Eastern Riverina Arts is commissioning two unique artworks for installation at the Station Creative Workspace in Wagga Wagga. All creatives in the Eastern Riverina Arts service region, are encouraged to submit their proposal, including concept, timeline, and budget, for the chance to bring their vision to life at the Station.

The Griffith Tourism Team is delighted to launch the new, vibrant and engaging Visit Griffith Visitor Guide 2025 - 2026. This 84-page publication is a key marketing tool for Griffith and region, in driving increased visitation and tourism spend.

Leeton Shire Council and Hay Shire Council were among the successful applicants who will receive Commonwealth-approved funding as part of Growing Regions Program – Round 2.

Veterinary workers – including vets, vet nurses and vet technicians and their families – can now access The Welcome Experience in 55 local government areas across regional NSW.

The Tertiary Health Study Subsidy is open to 8,000 students and graduates over 2025 and 2026 that are passionate about working in our world class health system. Subsidies have been granted to 4000 students and graduates since the start of the program.