Local Government Workers to Benefit from Expanded Welcome Experience Program
Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers (RDA Northern Rivers) has welcomed the Minns Labor Government’s announcement that local government workers will now be supported through The Welcome Experience program, helping regional councils attract and retain essential workers across the state.The expansion means workers considering or accepting positions in regional local councils,...
Read MoreRequest For Quote – Northern Rivers Enabling Critical Infrastructure Prioritisation Study
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Northern Rivers is seeking suitably qualified consultants to undertake a comprehensive Northern Rivers Enabling Critical Infrastructure Prioritisation Study.The Northern Rivers region continues to experience significant population growth, housing demand, workforce pressures, and increasing pressure on essential services and infrastructure networks.Read more on the purpose of the...
Read MoreA New Board for RDA Northern Rivers
RDA Northern Rivers Chair, Dr Susan Vinnicombe, welcomes the appointment of four new Board members and reappointment of three members to the RDA Northern Rivers Board.Joining the board are Damian Chapelle, Amanda Kuhn, Bianca Spata, and Byron Wicks,bringing a range of expertise and expanding the capabilities of RDA Northern Rivers.“As...
Read MoreRDA Northern Rivers Congratulates The Honourable Donald Page OAM
RDA Northern Rivers congratulates The Honourable Donald Page on receiving the Order of Australia Medal in the recent King’s Birthday Honours. Mr Page was appointed Chair of the RDA Northern Rivers Board and served until March 2025, after a long career in state politics. The Hon Don Page, OAM It...
Read MoreSpotlight on Northern Rivers Success Stories
Celebrate Local Industry, Innovation and Impact.Regional Development Australia (RDA) Northern Rivers is proud to celebrate the success, diversity, and innovation of our region’s thriving industry sectors, outstanding organisations, and impactful local businesses. These success stories are vital to the economic resilience and social fabric of the Northern Rivers.Each month, we...
Read MoreNorthern 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 attractions worldwide. The award celebrates attractions that...
Read MoreNorthern Rivers Rail Trail Tweed Section Economic Impact Assessment Report
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 unique visitors (+23% year-over-year) and visitor transactions (+19% year-over-year). Businesses...
Read MoreNSW 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 for Ballina District Hospital Redevelopment Planning.Education New public preschools in Lennox Head and Wollongbar.Continuation of the Lennox Head Public...
Read MoreLive Northern Rivers
Work. Play. Live Northern Rivers RDA Northern Rivers partnered with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, Healthy North Coast and Training Services NSW to roll out the Live Northern Rivers platform in November 2023. The Live Northern Rivers provides information about our region to support people considering coming to the Northern Rivers...
Read MoreNorthern Rivers Tenders listed on Live Northern Rivers
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 government areas. It can be accessed on the Live Northern Rivers...
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