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Visa Options for Employing Overseas Workers in Regional Australia

Free information session for Northern Rivers businesses
11am to 12pm on Wednesday 16 October at Oaks Oval, Lismore

Jobs Northern Rivers is the evolution of our regional jobs platform. With increased functions to support employers to connect directly with jobseekers and more job vacancies from an automated jobs feed.

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.

The Live Northern Rivers Tender Portal provides a single site for all open-for-tender opportunities with the Northern Rivers local councils and NSW government tenders in our region.

Regional Economic Recovery Plan 2025

Our Regional Economic Recovery Plan provides a roadmap for recovery and economic development following natural disasters.

Floodsafe Business

As flood recovery continues across the region, RDA Northern Rivers is sharing information and tools to help your business be flood-prepared

Northern Rivers NSW Brand

The symbol of a new economic and cultural era for one of New South Wales’ oldest, diverse and alluring regions

Live Northern Rivers

Live Northern Rivers is a companion site to the Jobs Northern Rivers platform that supports employment strategy in the Northern Rivers.  Promote your business, events and jobs on the platform for free… visit »

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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 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 »

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 »

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

Explore the latest statistics on the Northern Rivers economy in this free interactive tool.

The latest ABS data on Northern Rivers communities in this free interactive tool.

Latest News Stories

Are you ready for the 3G shut down?

As the 3G shut down draws near, there are important considerations for people who live and work in a remote, rural or regional area. In these areas, residents are more likely to be directly affected by the closure since there is a higher reliance on 3G networks for...

Visa options for employing overseas workers in regional Australia

The Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with Lismore City Council and RDA Northern Rivers, is pleased to host a complimentary information session dedicated to exploring visa options for employing overseas workers in regional Australia. This information...

ABC Trailblazers making regional Australia a better place

The ABC's Trailblazers program provides a platform for individuals and groups of up to three working on projects to make regional Australia a better place. Winners receive media support, networking and mentorship opportunities and an all-expenses-paid trip to...

Northern Rivers Rail Trail a winner

Thousands of people are enjoying the Northern Rivers Rail Trail in both the Tweed and Richmond Valley, and they are letting the world know.   The Northern Rivers Rail Trail has earned Tripadvisor’s coveted Travelers’ Choice Award ranking it in the top 10% of...

Applications open for the 2025 ABC Heywire Competition

“Share your voice and together let’s celebrate the unique stories of regional Australia!” Wodonga teenager and Heywire alumni Solange is encouraging all young people from regional communities across Australia to participate in the 2025 ABC Heywire competition, which...

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...

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