Regional Economic Recovery Plan
The RDA Northern Rivers Regional Economic Recovery Plan 2025 provides a road map for recovery from the 2022 natural disasters for stronger, more resilient business, industry and infrastructure for our region…more »
Jobs Northern Rivers
Jobs Northern Rivers is a regionally focused platform to support and promote employment opportunities in the Northern Rivers, providing opportunities for both employers and jobseekers in our region… more »
Regional Visas
As the Regional Certifying Body for the Northern Rivers, our Skilled Migration services can provide potential 494 Visa applicants and employers with the information needed to submit applications… more »
Live Northern Rivers
Live Northern Rivers is a companion site to the Jobs Northern Rivers platform that supports employment strategy in the Northern Rivers. Businesses in our region are invited to promote your business, events and jobs for free… visit »
Northern Rivers NSW Brand connecting our region to the world
The Northern Rivers NSW brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful, creative and innovative regions, giving it a single point of focus and representation while still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region…more »
Economic & Community
Data Apps
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Latest News Stories
RDA NR Welcomes New Director of Regional Development
RDA Northern Rivers Chair, The Hon. Donald Page, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Schreenan as Director of Regional Development (DRD) for RDA Northern Rivers. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Schreenan to the role of Director of...
Have your say on the RDA Network
The RDA Network survey is seeking your feedback. The Australian Government is seeking stakeholder feedback on the Regional Development Australia (RDA) program, which funds RDA Northern Rivers and 49 other RDAs around Australia. RDA stakeholders are any individuals and...
NSW 2024/25 Budget roundup
The NSW State Budget 2024/25 was announced this week. Here’s what’s been allocated for the Northern Rivers. Health $723.3 million for Tweed Hospital and Integrated Ambulatory Service redevelopment. $263.8 million for Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment. $2 million...
Local Youth Takeover Lismore
Recently, RDA Northern Rivers was honoured to have been invited to hear what is important for our region's youth through Takeover Lismore. The ABC's Takeover Lismore is a weeklong program that provides a forum for young people from our region to share their ideas...
Budget 2024
The Federal Budget, while providing cost of living relief for all Australians through energy rebates and tax cuts, also provided benefits that will support communities and businesses in our region. This includes the following programs: The Roads to Recovery Program...
Takeover Lismore launches youth ideas for our region
Takeover is an exciting new place-based initiative, building on the success of the long-running Heywire program. It provides a platform for young people from the regions to be heard on the ABC and in their local community. Through school workshops, a youth Summit and...
