NSW Government has announced their line-up of spectacular events kicking off on 1 October designed to support small businesses to start and grow in NSW. This year’s program includes a variety of free activities including webinars, business breakfasts, social media workshops, networking sessions and much more.

The Inland Rail Scholarships Program aims to provide real world education opportunities for regional students considering an undergraduate degree at University of Southern Queensland, Charles Sturt University and La Trobe University.

Applications are open for the pilot NSW Regional Business Power Infrastructure Upgrade Program (RBPIUP) to help businesses to overcome electrical infrastructure impediments and boost growth.

The pilot program is targeted at regional businesses with projects that have the potential to result in substantial job growth and that will benefit the local economy and other businesses in their area. 

Established in 2009, the Charity Brunch is an annual fundraiser held during the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Hosted by Suzanne Ryan, funds raised at the brunch go toward a selected grass roots project in country NSW that will have a positive social and economic impact on the broader community around it.

The Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme (CPTIGS) provides subsidies to support the construction or upgrade of bus stop infrastructure (generally owned and maintained by local councils) across country NSW.

The Communities Environment Program seeks to support community-led environmental projects that address local environmental issues and priorities. Each federal electorate has been allocated up to $150,000 in 2019-20 for up to 20 projects.

The NSW Government is calling for construction workers and businesses to register their interest in working on the state's iconic parks as part of a $149.5 million investment commitment.

A federal parliamentary committee is hitting the road to find out what can be done to increase the number of migrants moving to regional areas to fill gaps in smaller cities and regional areas and ease the pressure on our major capital cities.

The Expo offers farmers the chance to speak to credible renewable energy suppliers about opportunities for their property. Post Conference, network with a glass of red or white produced by SeeSaw Winery using solar.

The NSW Government is investing in infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes while promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion.

Primary producers and regional communities will benefit from a $150 million upgrade to regional roads, bridges and truck washes across NSW.

The NSW Government is seeking feedback on the draft instruments and Regulations that will introduce the state-wide planning framework and mandatory Code of Conduct for short-term rental accommodation (STRA).

The Coolamon Fire Engine Muster will be held on Sunday 6th October 2019, 10am-4pm at Cowabbie Street, Coolamon.

Screenworks is now calling for applications from early career, regionally-based director/writers who want to participate in the lab which will be held in Gladstone, Queensland from the 4th to 8th November.

The Stronger Communities Program supports the Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia. Round 5 of the program will provide $22.65 million to fund small capital projects in each of the 151 federal electorates. The program’s intended outcomes are to improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.

NSW Defence Innovation Network is pleased to call for submissions to its 2019-20 Pilot Project Grant Scheme. Up to $200,000 of funding is available to support collaboration between DIN member universities, industry and Defence.

Students at Charles Sturt University are hosting a cocktail evening to bring together students and staff with influential women in the fields of Science and Agriculture.

Riverina businesses from Darlington Point to Wagga Wagga and West Wyalong have taken home awards in the 2019 Destination Country and Outback and Destination Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Awards. The awards were held in Dubbo, Saturday 27 July.