Wellways | Break the Cycle Campaign
Break the cycle is a campaign created by Wellways to promote positive health and reduce the rate of suicide.
R U OK Day 2021
Are they really OK? Ask them today. Your conversation could change a life.
Services Australia warn of SMS scam involving vaccination passports
Please be aware of the latest SMS scam purporting to issue a personal vaccination certificate.
Let’s do this – book your COVID - 19 vaccination today
We need many more people to step forward and get vaccinated now.COVID-19 vaccination with two doses reduces the chance of you spreading the virus to those around you and gives you around 90% protection against hospitalisation and death.
Inland Growth Summit Housing 2021
RDA Riverina teamed up with RDA Orana to host the fourth Inland Growth Summit with a focus on housing. The summit was held on the 13th of August 2021 with excellent speakers and fantastic attendance.
Here is the recap if you missed out.
NSW Government Covid-19 Business Update
If your business has experienced financial decline during the stay at home orders, there are multiple COVID-19 financial support packages available.
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal Community Volunteer Survey
FRRR, the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal are calling on ALL VOLUNTEERS of Community Groups across Regional, Rural and Remote to participate in a survey.
PROJECT ENERGY CONNECT - SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTATIONS
Find out about the upcoming supply chain opportunities with SecureEnergy. SecureEnergy is a joint venture between Clough and Elecnor, two global leaders with local knowledge in delivering engineering, procurement and construction projects for the power infrastructure industry. SecureEnergy on behalf of TrnsGrid will build EnergyConnect, a 700km overhead electricity transmission line and one of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure projects.
Taste Riverina highlights local business efforts during lockdown
Taste Riverina has responded to the 7 day state-wide NSW lockdown, announced on Saturday 14th August 2021 (since extended by a further 7 days), by stepping up their program of promoting Riverina-based food and beverage growers, producers, makers and sellers on social media.
ABC Heywire Competition Opens
Heywire is an opportunity for young rural Australians to have their voices heard and share what life is like in their part of the world with the rest of the nation.
Have your say - Refugee Council of Australia Strategic Plan for 2022 - 2024
RCOA is currently developing its next 3-year Strategic Plan for 2022 - 2024. They are keen to involve RCOA members and supporters in the development of the new Strategic Plan. Findings from this survey will inform the priorities and actions in the new Strategic Plan.
Inland Growth Summit to address housing crisis
The state’s housing crisis will be the hot topic at an upcoming conference jointly hosted by RDA Riverina and RDA Orana with the support of RivJO and REROC.
COVID-19 restrictions extended until 28 August
Given low vaccination rates, the current stay at home orders will remain in place for another four weeks (until Saturday, 28 August at 12.01am) across Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour.
Agricultural exemption secured for Queensland hard border
Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Western NSW Adam Marshall has announced a newly-created exemption to allow farmers and agribusiness workers to move freely across the NSW-Queensland border under current COVID restrictions.
Temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders
To support the supply of certain services during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Home Affairs and Australian Border Force will take a flexible approach to student visa holders, including those working beyond their usual work limitations, in particular sectors.
Temora Swimming Pool Laps Up New Funding
Sporting pursuits in the Temora region have received a major boost after the NSW Government announced a $900,000 grant for major upgrades of the Temora Swimming Pool.
nbn Digital Capability Self-Assessment Tool
nbn has recently released a Digital Capability Self-Assessment Tool in the interests of addressing digital literacy challenges across Australia.
Inland Rail Expression of Interest released to approved registrants
On Thursday 22nd July ARTC Inland Rail released its Expression of Interest (EOI) to approved registrants to deliver the Albury to Illabo and Stockinbingal to Parkes enhancement projects.
Victoria declares NSW an 'extreme risk zone'
Victoria has added a new category to its interstate travel permit system, designating all of NSW a COVID-19 "extreme risk zone".
Survey | Experience and Capability of your business for renewable energy projects and supply chains
ISF and SGS researchers are conducting this survey of local businesses in the NSW REZs to help develop a detailed understanding of regional capacity as well as the barriers to building local capacity and employment in renewable energy supply chains.

