20 Sep 2024 | Government news, Resources
The NSW Recovery Agency released the Northern Rivers Resilient Lands Strategy in August 2024. The Strategy outlines the direction for the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s $100 million Resilient Lands Program. You can download the Northern Rivers Resilient Lands Strategy...
13 Sep 2024 | Employment, Resources
The Australian Government commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia to undertake a capacity study on the workforce needs of Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector. This study provides critical evidence and insights to support current and future...
13 Sep 2024 | Business and industry, Resources, Tourism
New Report: The Value of Tourism To The North Coast Destination NSW, with Tourism Research Australia (TRA) have provided updated North Coast region data for the year ended December 2023. The report is a summary of economic outcomes and impacts for the tourism sector...
13 Sep 2024 | Creative Industries, Resources
In 2024, the NSW Regional Arts Network commissioned Patternmakers to produce a new analysis of cultural tourism in regional NSW. In light of the NSW Government’s focus on ‘experience tourism’, this report provides insights into the scale of cultural...
19 Aug 2024 | News, Young People
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...
5 Aug 2024 | Business and industry, News, Tourism
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...
26 Jul 2024 | Business and industry, Resources, Sports and recreation, Tourism
Key findings of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Tweed Section Economic Impact Assessment Report show: The Tweed section has attracted significant visitor spending, driving a 15.7% average increase in monthly spend compared to the previous year and stimulated growth in...
1 Jul 2024 | Media Releases, News, RDA-NR
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...
19 Jun 2024 | Government news, News
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...
5 Jun 2024 | News, Young People
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...
3 Jun 2024 | Government news, News
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...
24 Apr 2024 | News, Young People
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...
