TAFE NSW offers free courses in Health and Community Services
TAFE NSW is offering free courses in Health and Community Services at campuses across the riverina.
Australian Regional Development Innovation Awards
The Australian Regional Development Innovation Awards celebrate the dedication and skill of those involved in making a difference to regional Australia. Organisations active in regional development across Australia, including councils, shires, rural and regional organisations, NGOs and branches of government agencies that aim to better serve their communities across Australia can apply.
NSW Youth Drought Summit
UNICEF Australia, with the support of the NSW Government, is hosting the first Youth Summit for young people living with drought in NSW.
Call for Expressions of Interest
RDA Riverina is proud to announce its support for this year's Regional Events Conference. We are now calling for expressions of interest from young people (aged 18-35 years) working or volunteering at regional business, industry, community, arts & culture events and residing in the RDA Riverina Region to be involved in this event.
Sydney FC to bring pre-season matches to the Riverina
Wagga Wagga is set to host another top level national league football match this year following a partnership with Sydney FC to play A-League and W-League pre-season games in the city.
NAIDOC 2019: Voice. Treaty. Truth.
Voice. Treaty. Truth. were three key elements to the reforms set out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. These reforms represent the unified position of First Nations Australians.
National NAIDOC Co-Chair Pat Thompson says that for generations, Indigenous Australians have sought recognition of their unique place in Australian history and society today.
Box Office Hit Director to tutor early career regional screen directors
Kriv Stenders (Danger Close, Red Dog), one of Australia’s most renowned and critically acclaimed Screen Directors will be a guest tutor at Screenworks Directing Intensive in Byron Bay on 24th and 25th August 2019. Along with a leading Australian Documentary Directory who is yet to be announced, the two Directors will advise selected early career regional screen directors on technique, skills and project development for drama and documentary film and television.
2019 Regional Tourism Awards Finalists Announced
One hundred and one leading tourism businesses, events, and visitor experiences have this week been announced as finalists in the 2019 Regional Tourism Awards, including five businesses from the Riverina.
Charles Sturt University Cyber Security Conversations
Charles Sturt University and NSW Cyber Security Network invite you to free information session on Cyber Security for your business and home!
Cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly common and pose one of the major risks that a business can face these days. With an increase in the number and frequency of attacks on small businesses, cyber-attacks are now a serious issue for businesses of all sizes and failure to report data breaches may result in serious consequences.
Building better tourism businesses for our region
Consolidation, collaboration and clarity of purpose were just some of the ideas to come from the six-month Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Business Accelerator Program, delivered by RDA Riverina, RDA Murray and Voyager Strategies on behalf of Destination Riverina Murray.
Nine businesses from across the region took part in the Accelerator Program, representing a cross-section of tourism industry operators, from accommodation and eateries to museums and function centres.
NSW Budget Highlights for the Riverina
The NSW State Government released the 2019-20 Budget this week, with large investments affecting our regional communities.
Wagga Wagga 100,000 by 2038
Committee for Wagga, in conjunction with the Housing Industry Association and event partner Wagga Wagga City Council, will be hosting a seminar on the morning of Friday 27th September 2019, wherein they will engage with key stakeholders to drive the conversation in the public forum around the future growth and development of Wagga Wagga towards the 2038 target of 100,000 people.
2019 Premier's Export Awards
The 2019 Premier's NSW Export Awards is an annual program which aims to recognise excellence in the export of goods and services by NSW business. The Awards acknowledge the important contribution of businesses to the economy through job creation and increased prosperity for the community and for the state.
2019 Murray-Riverina Regional Business Awards
Entering the Business Awards is the first step on a journey that recognises excellence and showcases the businesses and business people whose passion, drive, entrepreneurship and innovation inspires us all.
2019 Regional Innovation Awards
The 2019 Australian Regional Development Conference hosts the Innovation Awards in September to showcase and celebrate the dedication and skill of those involved in making a difference to regional Australia.
2019 Griffith Business Awards NOW OPEN
Let's celebrate excellence in business! It’s a time to acknowledge, encourage and motivate the business community. The awards will provide recognition and outstanding achievements of individuals and businesses within in their field, whilst gaining valuable and well-deserved exposure!
Office of Environnment and Heritage: Small business energy coaching pilot
Access one-on-one support from an energy advisor to help your business grow. In July, OEH are piloting a new small business energy coaching program.
CSIRO Generation STEM
Generation STEM is a 10-year investment into the development and retention of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills in NSW. The initiative aims to attract more diverse and high‐potential students into NSW‐based STEM education and employment to increase the supply of a STEM-skilled workforce.
ABC Heywire calls for 2019 Trailblazers
Applications are now open for the ABC Heywire’s Trailblazers program, which showcases the stories of regional Australia’s brightest new leaders.
Trailblazers is an opportunity for people, aged 18 – 28, who are implementing positive change in their region, to have their work celebrated nationally.
Griffith to Melbourne air service to commence 15 July 2019*
It’s good news for the Griffith community as Sharp Airlines prepares to commence direct flights between Griffith and Melbourne from Monday 15 July 2019.
Sharp Airlines has partnered with Australian regional airline investment and marketing specialist EastWest Aviation in developing the Melbourne to Griffith service.

