In December 2022 and January and February 2023, Wagga Wagga City Council is undertaking an initial community consultation in the process of writing the Wagga Wagga Community Net Zero Emissions Roadmap.

Applications for Farmer of the Year Awards are now open, including the Rural Community Leader of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year.

Growth in the regional labour force surpassed the previous record levels of the mining construction boom a decade ago to hit 3.3 percent in the December 2022 quarter, according to the latest figures released by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI).  

An unobtrusive laneway that parallels Griffith’s main thoroughfare has been named as the best street art laneway experience in Australia.

The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program supports all Australian councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects in their region, creating jobs and long-lasting benefits for communities.

The Regional Australia Institute has released the Regional Labour Market update for the December Quarter 2022, revealing that regional economies and labour markets continue to outperform metro markets.

The GEA is a first-of-its-kind agreement that supports Australia’s economic, trade, investment and climate change objectives.

From edible insects to revolutionary packaging creations, the Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre (FIAL) has released the seventh edition of its flagship publication - Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations, showcasing Australian innovation and ingenuity in the agrifood sector.

Australia has seen an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters in recent years. Despite this, research conducted by the NSW Small Business Commission in 2020 indicated just  one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan in place to help them prepare and navigate the recovery process.

Entries are now open for the 2023 National Awards for Local Government, which will recognise outstanding innovation implemented by councils that has enhanced local communities.

Australian Tourism Export Council and Tourism Australia have created a  ‘Muslim Host - Market & Culture Ready' training program aimed at providing insights on how to service the needs of the Muslim traveller. 

The first National Road Safety Action Plan (2023–2025) for the National Road Safety Strategy 2021–30 has been agreed by Australian, state and territory road and transport ministers to support the shared goal of reducing road trauma across Australia.

Australia’s aviation industry is set to receive long term policy directions for growth and innovation, driven by the Albanese Government’s Aviation White Paper.

Regional communities and telcos have until the end of this week to make a submission into the design of two programs funded by the Australian Government which will help improve communications.

Japanese encephalitis is a rare but serious illness caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). It is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes.