Firefighting drones, aerial firefighting, enhanced strategic fire trails and improvements to local emergency infrastructure and equipment will be funded by an additional $268.2 million over four years as part of the NSW Government’s response to the independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry.
Read MoreThe NSW Government will deliver on shorter payment times for small business and a refreshed SME and Regional Procurement Policy from 1 July, as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget.
Read MoreThe NSW Government will direct $28 million into research and development and promoting new and emerging industries and technology to better prepare the state for future bushfires.
Read MoreBig ticket tourism attractions that will put regional towns on the map and improve accessibility for people with disability are set to receive a significant funding boost, thanks to the NSW Government.
Read MoreMore than 300,000 seniors in the regions will benefit from reduced travel costs with the NSW Government committing $246 million to extend the Regional Seniors Travel Card for an additional two years.
Read MoreThe NSW Government will invest $7.7 million to trial a new model of care and management for children with behavioural issues including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in regional NSW.
Read MoreThe NSW Government has announced $350 million for vital Aboriginal programs to further support some of the most vulnerable people and families in the state.
Read MoreInternational students are expected to be welcomed back under a NSW Government pilot plan for their safe return over the second half of the year, to help kick-start the billion-dollar industry.
Read MoreTreasurer Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor recently announced a $36.4m package for Response and Recovery Specialists across regional and rural NSW will be included in the 2021-22 NSW Budget.
Read MoreRegional Development Australia Riverina is excited to announce the appointment of its board from July 2021 until June 2023 following an open EOI process.
Read MoreThe Federal Government is calling for public input on the creation of the Regional Data Hub – a new central source of data for Australia’s regions.
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (the Department) is conducting a short survey to obtain feedback about the effectiveness of the Regional Development Australia Committees (RDA) program in supporting economic development.
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Regional Development Australia Riverina is pleased to announce the publication of a booklet of Skilled Migration Success Stories.
Read MoreThe RDA Riverina Committee and Staff proudly present our 2019 - 2020 Annual Report.
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Skills Think Consulting is undertaking a national project for the Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE)
Read MoreTransGrid’s Board has announced it will build the critical electricity transmission project, EnergyConnect, which will save NSW customers $180 million a year and create 1,500 new construction jobs in regional NSW.
Read MoreThe Future Drought Fund is calling for primary producers, community representatives and ag innovators’ input into the Drought Resilience Research and Adoption Investment Plan.
Read MoreWe know that businesses across NSW are facing challenges to find the right staff.
This is why Business NSW is conducting the 2021 Workforce Skills Survey to understand those challenges.
Read MoreThis Griffith University Research Project (GU Ref: 2020/824) is exploring the social and economic impacts of Australian silo art on both (i) visitors and (ii) people who live in and around towns with silo art, such as Weethalle.
Read MoreTourism Australia’s latest iteration of the Holiday Here This Year campaign was launched earlier this month, again fronted by iconic Aussie couple Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster-Blake.
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