Forest industries in the South West Slopes (SWS) region of NSW have been given a huge boost with the launch today at AKD Softwoods sawmill in Tumut of the SWS Forest Industry Hub. The work program of the Hub is underpinned by Federal government funding of $1 million over three years.
Read MoreThe Engaging Youth in Regional Australia (EYRA) Study was funded by the Australian Research Council via a 2019-2021 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. The report on the first stage of the research, conducted in 2019, was released in November.
Read MoreThe AgriFutures Australia Annual Report 2018-19 has now been released.
Within the report, you'll see how diverse levied industries such as chicken meat, rice, export fodder, thoroughbred horses, honey bee and pollination, ginger, tea tree oil, pasture seeds, buffalo, kangaroo, goat fibre, deer and their bodies, panels and stakeholders guide research, development decisions and expenditure.
In November RDA Riverina invited over 1000 students to attend a STEM showcase. The event was part of a 2 day program showcasing Women in STEM within the region including talks from influencers to students about career opportunities in STEM fields.
Read MoreAustralians are flying drones in record numbers. It's important we all understand the rules that keep us safe.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has launched a new website for people who fly for fun. It includes an interactive quiz to test your knowledge and information on Australia’s drone safety rules in 20 languages.
Read MoreThe NSW Government is subsidising skills training for farmers and regional businesses impacted by the drought to support off farm income and diversification of business practices.
Read MoreThe University of Canberra conducts a Regional Wellbeing Survey each year. The aim is to support research that improves the wellbeing and quality of life of people living in rural and regional Australia. The results of the survey help to provide insights that support the development of strategies to build wellbeing, resilience and adaptive capacity in these regions.
Read MoreGriffith City Council is pleased to announce that the Griffith Housing Strategy was adopted at Council on 26 November 2019. Grant funding from the Building Better Regions Fund enabled Council to commission a detailed analysis of the current state of housing availability in Griffith.
Read MoreThe Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is conducting a community survey seeking feedback on digital connectivity issues in regional areas.
Read MoreExpressions of interest (EOI) can now be submitted for the first round of applications under the Inland Rail Interface Improvement Program (II Program).
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RDA Riverina is pleased to present our annual report for 2018/19.
Read MoreThe latest participants from the AgriTech Incubator ATI Riverina: Ready to Launch program are wrapping up their 8 week pre-accelerator program, concluding with a pitch night on Monday 30th September.
Read MoreApplications for the 2020 Jan Cathcart Scholarship are now open for women involved in the Australian rice industry, offering financial assistance valued at $10,000 a year for up to three years of tertiary study.
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As the worst drought in history continues to take its toll, Rural Aid is launching a campaign aimed at providing 10 country towns impacted by drought, with a makeover.
Read MoreNSW 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreApplications 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.
Read MoreEstablished 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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