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...
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...
6 Nov 2023 | Business and industry, Local Government, News, RDA-NR
RDA Northern Rivers and NSW Reconstruction Authority have collaborated to list Northern Rivers tenders in one easy-to-find location. With this feature, we’ve responded to calls from businesses for an easier way to find tender opportunities across our seven local...
24 May 2023 | Employment, News
In continuing efforts to support the employment ecosystem in the Northern Rivers, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Northern Rivers has launched the next evolution of a locally focused jobs platform. Jobs Northern Rivers is an initiative to support employers to...
14 Apr 2023 | News, Planning, Data and Information, RDA-NR
Regional Economic Recovery Plan 2025 Events over the last four years have significantly challenged the Northern Rivers Economy. Drought, bushfires, a pandemic and the 2022 natural disaster have all impacted our business and industry community. In addition, the most...
1 Mar 2023 | News, RDA-NR, Workshops and Courses
16 leaders committed to championing the needs of the Northern Rivers region recovering from floods and other challenges It includes ensuring communities are heard on important issues influencing their wellbeing and resilience, and Supporting existing community groups...
4 Sep 2020 | Business and industry, News, Tourism
The Northern Rivers NSW Brand represents an exciting opportunity for businesses and organisations across the Northern Rivers. What is the Brand? The Northern Rivers NSW Brand is the symbol of a new economic and cultural era for one of New South Wales’ oldest, diverse...
4 Mar 2020 | Government news, Grants and Funding, News, Young People
The NSW Government has created a vouchers system, similar to sports kids, to support children to access creative and cultural activities. Parents, guardians and carers can claim a $100 voucher per year to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered...
