RDA Riverina - facilitating regional growth and prosperity

On Friday, 21 November 2025, we celebrated National Agriculture Day with the theme “Stand with the Land”, honouring the resilience and innovation of Australia’s farmers and rural communities

On 18 November, RDA Riverina Board Members gathered at PCYC Wagga Wagga for the Annual General Meeting, followed by the final Board Meeting of 2025 to review key updates and set priorities for the year ahead.

The RDA Riverina team wrapped up another successful and extremely busy year at the Coolamon Hotel for an end of year lunch, squeezing in a tour of the venue’s recently renovated function space and accommodation facilities.

Carriers will be able to deliver better services to customers, with the Regional Broadband Scheme charges slashed.

On Thursday, 27 November 2025, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Riverina and Murray, in partnership with The Energy Charter, hosted two pivotal events at the Local Land Service Mawambul Training Centre, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga: the Regional Energy Accord Business Workshop and the Regional Energy Accord Roundtable.

On 25 November 2025, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Riverina partnered with EnergyCo and Charles Sturt University to deliver the first Biosecurity Training for the Renewable Energy Industry at the AgriPark on Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga Campus.

Australian stories will be even more accessible thanks to an investment from the Australian Government. Developed with the support of the Australian Government, the new CTV+ streaming app for smart TVs means community television is more available than ever before.

The Australian Government, on behalf of Australia’s infrastructure and transport Ministers, has released the National Road Transport Technology Strategy, setting out a nationally consistent approach to technology deployment and adoption in the road transport sector.

The Australian Government released the terms of reference for the Productivity Commission inquiry into key factors that determine regional airfares.

Oversight of the Triple Zero system has been strengthened by the Australian Government, with legislation passing Parliament.

Works to upgrade two rest areas on the Newell Highway south of Moree has begun, benefiting all road users, particularly heavy vehicle drivers travelling in the state’s north-west.

The Australian Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are continuing to improve safety for everyone on Australia’s roads by funding 12 crucial industry-lead projects through Round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).

The Australia Government has announced a Parliamentary Inquiry into Local Government Sustainability, referred to the Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport.

This month, Marg Couch Joined the celebrations marking five years since Whitton Malt House first opened its doors. What began as a bold vision has become a destination loved by locals and visitors alike, a place to gather, dine, educate and celebrate.

Wagga Wagga residents should be aware of major traffic changers now underway as part of the Inland Rail Project. From 22 November 2025, the Edmondson Street bridge has been closed for a trial period to test traffic mitigation measures ahead of its planned demolition and rebuild. This work is essential to accommodate double-staked freight trains through the city.

Diverse and regional communities will get the news that matters to them,, through a $67 million investment from the Australian Government.

Eleven works by one of Australia’s most beloved artists, Arthur Boyd, will be loaned to Bundanon Art Museum thanks to the Australian Government’s Sharing the National Collection Program.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to support our live music industry to keep venues open and festivals entertaining fans across the country.

Yesterday, our operations manager had the privilege of attending the UNSW Rural Clinical Campuses Wagga Wagga Community Tour, held at the Biomedical Sciences Centre on Edward Street. This purpose-build facility represents a major investment in rural medical education and is set to transform healthcare training in our region.

The Australian and NSW State Governments will jointly invest $43.2 million to support farmers to strengthen their drought resilience and climate adaptation, as drought continues to impact regional communities across NSW.

The Australian Government is narrowing the digital divide for First Nations Australians through its $68 million investment to boost digital inclusion and literacy for communities across the country.

The Australian Government has launched the Maritime Skills and Training Initiative (MSTI, a new program that will provide access to sea time for up to 20 trainee and cadet seafarers.

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The WorkTransit Alliance, a formal alliance of Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program regions of Murray Riverina, Capital and Illawarra South Coast is seeking to better understand and remove transport-related barriers to employment.

The RDA Committee Chair has overall responsibility for setting strategic direction and ensuring that objectives and outcomes of their RDA Committee are achieved. They appoint the Deputy Chair (following Ministerial agreement) and the members.

A new interactive tool has just launched to help communities, councils, and industry stakeholders better understand and manage agricultural waste across Australia.

Business NSW has extended its 2025 Workforce Skills Survey for ONE week, we need your input!.

Business NSW has launched its 2025 Workforce Skills Survey.

As we look ahead, TWE remains focused on creating meaningful first impressions and building lasting connections for those who choose to live and work in the Riverina.

September saw Grow Our Own deepen its regional partnerships and begin planning for 2026.

The Country Change Expo was held on Saturday, 13 September 2025, at the Transgrid Discovery Hub, Wagga Wagga, as part of Regional Development Australia Riverina’s strategic initiative to attract new residents to the region.