New Snowy Valleys Tourism Video Released

A new promotional film inviting and encouraging holidaymakers and day trippers to visit the Snowy Valleys is being launched this week.

The four-minute short film captures the spirit of the region, and is aimed to emotionally connect with viewers, showcasing a region that was ravaged by bushfires but is bursting back to life.

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Sara Johnston
RDA Riverina CEO Rachel Whiting takes part in SEGRA Conversations 25 - More Jobs than People

In this webinar recording, RDA Riverina CEO and Director of Regional Development Rachel Whiting and Megan Dixon, Director of Regional Development, RDA Orana joined SEGRA for a conversation on the challenges of attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. Both RDA Riverina and RDA Orana have established programs for growing their regions. This webinar identifies the key elements of these programs and explores how they might work for your region.

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Sara Johnston
ABC Landline: Timber Trouble

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.

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Sara Johnston
Agritech Incubator - Ready to Launch! Applications now open

Do you have a spark of an idea for an exciting new business or side hustle venture?

Not sure where to start or how to figure out if your idea is a go-er?

Strap in and prepare to explore the final frontiers of your idea and your potential as an entrepreneur.

Applications are now OPEN for the Charles Sturt University Ready To Launch online incubator program!

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Sara Johnston
Building a drought resilient Australia

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).

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Sara Johnston
Environmental Approval granted for Snowy Hydro 2.0

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”.

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Sara Johnston