RDA Riverina - facilitating regional growth and prosperity

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.

The Labor Government has unveiled a world-first reform to provide basic universal outdoor mobile coverage across Australia

The Federal Government has announced a $30 million investment plan for a potential rail bypass of Wagga Wagga.

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.