Morning Tea with Tanya Dupagne
Last week RDA Riverina were privileged to host Tanya Dupagne, 2017 AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award National Winner, as our guest speaker. Tanya spoke about her program Camp Kulin, what it is like to be a ‘Country Changer’ and the Rural Women’s Award leadership opportunities.
Last week RDA Riverina were privileged to host Tanya Dupagne, 2017 AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award National Winner, as our guest speaker. Tanya spoke about her program Camp Kulin, what it is like to be a ‘Country Changer’ and the Rural Women’s Award leadership opportunities. It was a lovely morning tea. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
If you’d like to learn more about Tanya and her Camp Kulin projects and programs or other state winners check out the link below.
http://www.agrifutures.com.au/people-leadership/rural-womens-award/current-winners/
November Ag Day Breakfast
On the 21st November RDA Riverina in conjunction with AgriFutures Australia and Riverina Ag Network hosted a National Ag Day breakfast. This was the first for a cornerstone event in our region.
On the 21st November RDA Riverina in conjunction with AgriFutures Australia and Riverina Ag Network hosted a National Ag Day breakfast. This was the first for a cornerstone event in our region.
With Agriculture generating $2,313.673 M in revenue to the Riverina, RDA Riverina believe it should be supported and celebrated.
We were joined from 7.30am at the AgriFutures verandah and lawn at CSU Wagga campus with 60 people to enjoy local, eggs, bacon, orange juice, water and coffee from Cackleberries Eggs, Wagga Wagga Free Range Pork - Berkshire Pigs, AusGrown Orange Juice, and Big Springs Water.
Thanks also to Wollundry Rotary for manning the BBQ. The event asked for a gold coin donation and a total of $136.40 was raised with the funds going to a Rotary Health project “Lift The Lid On Mental Illness.”
RDA Riverina local photography competition
We are pleased to announce that Grant Higginson from Cut Above Productions won our Facebook photo competition with a tranquil image of a Canola Field near Junee.
Image Credit: Grant Higginson
We are pleased to announce that Grant Higginson from Cut Above Productions won our Facebook photo competition with a tranquil image of a Canola Field near Junee. RDA Riverina developed this opportunity for local photographers to appear on the RDA Riverina website to fill the need for top quality images that represent the Riverina on a new website. Photographers were asked the question ‘What image best shows off where you live, work or play?’ All photographers will be acknowledged for their work on the RDA Riverina website. Our winner Grant Higginson wins an iPad mini for his efforts.
2017 Building Better Regions, Infrastructure and Community Grants
Congratulations to all Riverina Businesses, Councils and Community Groups Successful in the 2017 Building Better Regions Infrastructure and Community Grants.
Congratulations to all Riverina Businesses, Councils and Community Groups Successful in the 2017 Building Better Regions Infrastructure and Community Grants.
RDA Riverina supports grant applicants with their process and writes letters of support to projects that fit with the Riverina Plan.
RDA Riverina expect a new round of Building Better Regions Funding will be released before the end on 2017. Please watch the website link above.
Building Better Regions Fund Funding Offers
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council were successful in the Infrastructure round to assist in the replacement of their sewerage treatment plant for Gundagai. This is a time critical project and RDA Riverina were very happy to support this project.
Applicant Organisation: Cootamundra - Gundagai Regional Council
Project Name: Gundagai Sewage Treatment Plant Replacement Project - Replacement of sewage treatment plant
Grant Approved: $3,500,000
Total Project Cost: $7,000,000
Building Better Regions Fund Community Investments Stream Funding Offers
The Community grant applications were very successful in the Riverina. RDA Riverina look forward to working with these organisations to assist where possible on these projects as they come into place.
Riverina successes below:
Applicant Organisation: Coolamon Shire Council
Project Name: Launch Pads and Modular Pumptrack
Grant Approved: $45,800
Total Project Cost: $91,600
Applicant Organisation: Eastern Riverina Arts
Project Name: Eastern Riverina Community Arts Venues Audit and Database
Grant Approved: $19,350
Total Project Cost: $19,350
Applicant Organisation: Griffith City Council
Project Name: The Festival of Lights
Grant Approved: $18,500
Total Project Cost: $18,500
Applicant Organisation: Leeton Shire Council
Project Name: Yanco and Whitton - Community Directed Placemaking
Grant Approved: $15,000
Total Project Cost: $15,000
Applicant Organisation: Snowy Valleys Council
Project Name: Development of a Hume & Hovell Track Mountain Bike Trail Master Plan
Grant Approved: $25,000
Total Project Cost: $50,000
Applicant Organisation: Snowy Valleys Council
Project Name: Snowy Valleys Economic Development Masterplan
Grant Approved: $45,000
Total Project Cost: $90,000
Applicant Organisation: Wagga Wagga City Council
Project Name: Fusion Sustainability Strategy
Grant Approved: $18,400
Total Project Cost: $18,400
Riverina Regional Business Accelerator Wrap Up
On 7th June 2017, RDA-Riverina was proud to host our Riverina Regional SME Accelerator showcase.
On 7th June 2017, RDA-Riverina was proud to host our Riverina Regional SME Accelerator showcase.
The Riverina Regional SME Accelerator gave 8 Riverina businesses the opportunity to be a part of our twelve week, six step program enabling them to grow their business and invest in their future.
These businesses included:
- Courabyra Wines
- Silvertone
- Nest Tumbarumba
- Knights Meats
- Borambola Wines
- Big Springs
- Majors Mulch
- Piccolo Group
Building Better Regions Fund Applications Are Open
The Building Better Regions Fund provides funding for infrastructure projects and community investment that will create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future.
The Building Better Regions Fund provides funding for infrastructure projects and community investment that will create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future.
There are two streams The Infrastructure Projects Stream and the Community Investment Stream. Both have separate guidelines so make sure you read the correct guidelines for your project.
Riverina Regional Business Accelerator Program
Businesses that invest in their futures grow and create new, sustainable jobs. How does business find the support it needs to grow?
Businesses that invest in their futures grow and create new, sustainable jobs. How does business find the support it needs to grow?
RDA Riverina invites business owners and managers to a Riverina Regional Business Accelerator Breakfast designed to present a roadmap to growing your business and investing in your future.
With the help of the Riverina Regional Growth Team you will gain insight into the growth status of your business.
After the breakfast you can choose to apply to be part of the twelve week, six step accelerator program. The program includes 1:1 time with a trained and experienced business mentor.
The program culminates in a one day showcase with experts and potential investors.
Register on eventbrite:
The Inaugural NSW Regional Events Conference
This year 2-4 May 2016 Wagga Wagga will host the Inaugural Regional Events Conference.
This year 2-4 May 2016 Wagga Wagga will host the Inaugural Regional Events Conference.
The NSW Regional Events Conference will be the first conference of its kind in NSW. Finally event professionals and event stakeholders will have the opportunity to get together and hear from targeted and experienced presenters discussing issues and topics that directly impact the regional event industry.
A quality program blended with networking opportunities, thought provoking/constructive discussions and smashing social activities is the NSW Regional Events Conference recipe and will appeal to those that are hungry for knowledge and strong industry contacts.
RDA Riverina are offering the opportunity for two young people (18-35 years) working within the tourism and events industry and residing in the RDA Riverina region (Bland, Carrathool, Coolamon, Cootamundra, Griffith, Gundagai, Hay, Junee, Leeton, Lockhart, Murrumbidgee, Narrandera, Temora, Tumut and Wagga Wagga).
RDA Riverina is now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to attend the NSW Regional Events Conference. For more information about the conference please visit http://www.regionaleventsconference.com.au/
To complete the EOI form please click here
Should you have any queries please contact the RDA Riverina Project Officer, Marg Couch .
Breaking the Ice
With funding from New South Wales Health we’re providing community education concerned with crystalline methamphetamine or ‘ice’ throughout New South Wales.
The Australian Drug Foundation
With funding from New South Wales Health we’re providing community education concerned with crystalline methamphetamine or ‘ice’ throughout New South Wales.
We are determined to tell the truth about ‘ice’ by telling you real stories, providing you with factual information and giving you tangible tools that you can use to help make a difference.
Issues around ‘ice’ use aren’t limited to any particular part of the population - we’ve all got a stake in forging more resilient, healthier communities.
For more information please visit http://adf.org.au/breakingtheice
Riverina Food and Beverage Directory Update March 2016
The March 2016 version of the Riverina Food Directory is now available.
The March 2016 version of the Riverina Food Directory is now available. The Project Officer at RDA Riverina, Marg Couch has compiled the latest version which is available by Clicking Here.
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 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.
To download the full Media Release, Click Here
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.
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.
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.
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/