Food I am Receives Government Funding
Wagga Wagga based agri-tourism enterprise Food I Am was announced as a recipient of the Australian Government Tourism Industry Regional Development Fund (TIRF) Grants funding in 2013.
Food Futures Forum 2013
RDA Riverina hosted two Food Futures Forums in July this year. The first on Wednesday, July 10 was held in Griffith at Westend Estate attracted 69 attendees.
Riverina Youth Mental Health Forums
RDA-Riverina is working alongside Rising Generations to conduct a number of Youth Mental Health Forums across the Riverina.
2013 National Rural Women’s Conference
As part of an ongoing commitment to youth leadership across the Riverina, RDA-Riverina announced its support for the 2013 National Rural Women’s Conference and sponsored three young women to attend the inaugural conference.
Taste Riverina Food Festival
In 2012, RDA-Riverina collaborated with a broad range of community groups to see the region’s inaugural Taste Riverina Festival roll out over a month-long calendar of events.
Riverina First Community Fund
The Riverina First Community Fund is a philanthropic fund used for improving social, cultural and community services and facilities in Riverina communities.
RDAF boosts Riverina industry development
The former Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Simon Crean MP, visited Wagga Wagga on 6 June 2012 to make an announcement regarding a new Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub.
100 Mile Challenge
On 30 October, 2011 five NSW regions competed in the inaugural 100 Mile Challenge, including the Riverina, Mid North Coast, South Coast, Southern Highlands and Central Ranges.