National Stronger Regions Fund Round Two

RDA‐Riverina welcomes the announcement this morning of nearly $6 million in funding under the National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) for significant community infrastructure projects across the Riverina.

RDA Riverina Chair, Diana Gibbs congratulated the following three Local Councils, Temora, Wagga Wagga and Gundagai for their successful projects under Round two of the funding. “These three projects are important community projects across the region and will contribute significantly to the sustainability and liveability of these towns’ Ms Gibbs said.

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Riverina Business Survey

Charles Sturt University in partnership with Regional Development Australia Riverina are conducting a survey of businesses to determine the current and future skills shortages in the region.

Businesses within the Riverina region are encouraged to complete the survey via the following link before the closing date of 15 August 2015:

To access the survey please use the link: http://https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RiverinaSKillShortages

Funding for Irrigators to buy renewable energy

The Government backed Clean Energy Finance Corporation is poised to announce a partnership with a major bank, to help irrigators invest in more efficient energy.

For more information please visit http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-29/clean-energy-finance-corporation-to-fund-efficient-irrigation/6506736

New Small Business Commissioner

The Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MP, Minister for Primary Industries and Minister for Small Business announced on 30 January 2014 the appointment of Ms Candace Barron as the Acting NSW Small Business Commissioner. To view the Media Release please Click Here .

For more information on the NSW Small Business Commissioner please visit their website http://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/