Are you new to Wagga Wagga, or a long time resident looking to make new friends? The upcoming Welcome to Wagga event might be just what you’re looking for! Hosted by Committee 4 Wagga, with support from RDA Riverina, Wagga Business Chamber, and Regional Media, this friendly community gathering is designed to help new and existing residents connect, discover local opportunities, and feel right at home.
The SEGRA 2026 National Regional Economic Development Summit will be held in Lithgow NSW from 25-26 March 2026. The summit brings together policymakers, local government, industry leaders, researchers, and community changemakers to discuss practical solutions for strengthening rural, regional and remote Australia.
The Regional Futures Forum 2026 will take place on 26-27 March at the Charles Sturt University Albury-Wodonga campus, bringing together more than 200 leaders, innovators and changemakers from across Australia.
This interactive workshop is designed for individuals who are passionate about addressing unmet health and medical needs and are curious about how innovative ideas can be transformed into real-world solutions.
The 8th annual Inland Growth Summit is returning to Dubbo on 22-23 April 2026. Hosted by RDA Orana, this two-day summit brings together thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are driving progress across regional NSW. This year’s program will dive into key topics including:
The Climate and Energy Summit 2026 will focus on the shift to a competitive net-zero economy, strengthening climate resilience, and delivering sustainable outcomes. Leaders from across business, government, and the energy system will explore what is required to achieve rapid emissions reduction to 2035 and beyond.
REROC, in partnership with the Riverina Spatial Information Group, will once again host Mapped Out, an annual conference showcasing the latest applications of spatial data across government and industry. According to REROC, the 2026 conference will run across 27 & 28 May 2026 in Wagga Wagga, highlighting how spatial data is used to enhance operations, decision‑making, and service delivery.
This free webinar hosted by The Department of Home Affairs will provide employers with information about employing overseas workers using the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM program and the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV).
This webinar, hosted by Economic Development Australia, brings together a panel of leading voices from Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) to explore practical and proven pathways that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to participate fully in the economy.
Hosted by the Department of Home Affairs, this free webinar is designed to provide information to international students nearing graduation who are curious about visa options to remain in Australia and undertake paid work.
This webinar hosted by Department of Home Affairs - Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) will explain how Australian employers can access the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Program (the Pilot).
RDA Central West is hosting the Central West Circular Economy Precinct Accelerator Workshop in Orange, supported by the Central NSW Joint Organisation and facilitated by Circular Australia.
The Riverina Local Land Services are holding the Southern beef and lamb school to be held from 17-19 February 2026 at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. The school will give leading producers and advisers higher-level knowledge on markets, genetics, nutrition, ag business and meat science plus networking opportunities.
The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) is hosting a free national webinar exploring how regional communities are turning waste into economic opportunities and building resilience through circular economy practices.
Hosted by Economic Development Australia, this webinar explores how the rebellious spirit of punk can inspire bold, practical ways to use AI.
Join this insightful webinar with Michael Campbell, Founding Director, Lucid Economics where you will learn about attracting tourism to drive regional economic growth.
Christmas with the Con, hosted by the Riverina Conservatorium of Music, is a free community event that will light up Wagga Wagga’s Riverside Precinct on Saturday, 13 December 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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