Thousands of jobs across Australia’s arts industry will be backed with a new $250 million targeted package to help restart the creative economy and get the entertainment, arts and screen sectors back to work, as they rebuild from the impacts of COVID-19.
Read MoreThe Bridge Hub 2020 Water Challenge is offering the opportunity for researchers to make a difference, solve real life water problems across the agrisystem – and win prizes and investment.
Read MoreRegional New South Wales will receive a welcome boost to tourism with 59 events to share in the NSW Government’s $1 million 2020 Regional Event Fund.
Read MoreThe NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has released Frequently Asked Questions for the 2020 Snow Season.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines there are some changes this snow season to manage numbers and ensure the safety of communities and visitors, in line with the COVID Safe Operating Plan developed by the ski resorts and supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Read MoreToday, the RAI has released their latest myth-busting report, The Big Movers, which unpacks population trends around the country, and confirms that regional Australia attracted more people than it lost to capital cities during the last Census - 65,204 more to be precise.
Read MoreA group of technologists and researchers working in the field of water management have developed a survey designed to get an understanding of interest towards technology for management of water in farms.
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The Australian Government has commended the outstanding work of RDA Riverina in supporting the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Led by Chair Mr Richard Allsopp, RDA Riverina’s engagement with community, businesses and all levels of Government has been vital in identifying emerging issues throughout the crisis and opportunities for the recovery phase.
Read MoreEconomic Development Australia (EDA) invites Economic Development professionals to complete a survey to help identify the aspirations and priority needs of the economic development sector.
The recipients of round 4 of the building better regions fund have been announced. RDA Riverina would like to congratulate all of the successful recipients in our region.
Read MoreThe Australian Government has announced a new HomeBuilder program aimed at supporting jobs in the residential construction sector.
From today until 31 December 2020, HomeBuilder will provide all eligible owner-occupiers (not just first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. Construction must be contracted to commence within three months of the contract date.
Read MoreIP Australia have established a free support and assistance service for small to medium Australian businesses who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and want more information about trade mark registration in this new environment.
Read MoreThe Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is proud to announce it has signed up to the Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) to support the push for Australians to choose local products manufactured from Australia’s sustainably managed forests, as we seek to rebuild the economy after CoVid-19 pandemic imposed shutdowns.
Read MoreThe Snowy Valleys Way touring route, which offers a scenic alternative to the Hume Highway is set to receive a marketing makeover.
Snowy Valleys Council received funding to develop a new look for the Snowy Valleys Way including an overhaul of the promotional and marketing collateral.
Read MoreFollowing the devastation of the 2019-20 bushfire season, work will soon begin to remove the iconic Sugar Pine Walk in Bago State Forest.
Sadly, the forest was heavily burnt in the bushfires and the Sugar Pine Walk trees cannot be saved, said Forestry Corporation of NSW Snowy Region Manager, Dean Anderson.
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A long-standing Regional Development Riverina staff member has been named a finalist for the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Community Medal.
Read MoreThe Government is seeking input on the design of Round 5A of the Mobile Black Spot Program. The program funds telecommunications infrastructure to deliver new and improved coverage in regional and remote Australia. The Australian Government has committed $380 million over six rounds to the program.
Read MoreOn behalf of the National Steering Committee, SEGRA has published a special COVID-19 edition of SEGRA : Speaking up for Regional Australia.
Read MoreThe Red Cross National portal to assist temporary migrants (anyone in Australia who is not a citizen or permanent resident) to access emergency relief is now operational as of 5/5/2020.
Read MoreThe Australian Department of Home Affairs have launched a new website providing a collection of information on COVID-19 for Australia’s diverse communities.
This new website provides information and advice in 63 languages.
Read MoreThe first rural GP-led COVID-19 respiratory clinic in New South Wales officially opened 15th April at Wagga Wagga’s Glenrock Country Practice.
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said the new respiratory clinic, assembled at Dr Ayman Shenouda’s practice, was part of the Australian Government’s $2.4 billion health package to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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