ABC Landline has released a program covering the impacts of bushfires in our Snowy Valleys communities.

The program features interviews with timber industry representatives, forestry workers and community members who have all been affected by the intense bushfires experienced in Summer 2019/2020.

Will your business be ready when JobKeeper and other measures end?

Business NSW is inviting all businesses across NSW to take part in this quarter’s Business Conditions Survey.

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Regional Australia is set to benefit today as the Australian Government announced funding for nation-wide drought resilience.

The government has invested $3.9 billion, which will grow to $5 billion, in the Future Drought Fund (the Fund).

Australia’s largest ever renewable energy project, Snowy 2.0, has been given environmental approval by the Commonwealth government.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that Commonwealth environmental approval for the project has been granted after a “rigorous environmental process”.

The Australian Government has confirmed the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package will be extended until 12 July 2020. From 13 July 2020, Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) will recommence with the introduction of a number of new measures to support providers and families through this period.

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.

The 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.

Regional 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.

The 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.

Today, 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.

A 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.

Economic 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 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.

IP 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Following 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.