Business planning for flood preparedeness
The February/March 2022 floods had a devastating impact on the business and wider community in the Northern Rivers. Many businesses have rebuilt their businesses and some are still in the process of rebuilding. While the flood marked the end of the road for some, for...Better Together – The Jobs and Skills Report 2024
Jobs and Skills Australia’s establishing legislation requires us to prepare and provide this jobs and skills report to government on Australia’s current, emerging and future skills and training needs and priorities. The Better Together – The Jobs and Skills Report...North Coast Regional Plan 2041
The North Coast Regional Plan 2041 sets a 20-year strategic land use planning framework for the region, aiming to protect and enhance the region’s assets and plan for a sustainable future. As a 20-year plan, it applies to the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ballina,...Understanding and adapting to climate change impacts in NSW
The NSW Government is seeking feedback on two important draft plans on climate change and energy
Digital Content a driver of economic development in our region [Report]
RDA Northern Rivers has released a report on the potential for growth in the region’s Digital Content Industry
Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers
RDA Northern Rivers has released the report Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers
Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation [Report]
Innovation and Science Australia’s latest report provides a road map for strengthening Australia’s innovation performance and becoming a leading innovation nation.
In Good Company…doing business in the Northern Rivers
In Good Company, a showcase of the innovation and resilience of small business in the Northern Rivers, was launched on Tuesday 3 July 2018 and continues to share stories of business resilience in 2024. The project was created through a partnership between the NSW...Northern Rivers Resilient Lands Strategy
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...2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan Released
The 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan was released Friday 3 September 2021 by Infrastructure Australia. RDA Committees were one of the stakeholders who provided sector specific targeted expert advice to identify reform opportunities and recommendations. Read The...A snapshot of the States of Australia [Report]
The latest statistical report presenting a range of economic and other statistical indicators for the states and territories of Australia, the State Statistical Bulletin 2016 is now available.