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Business and Investment
23 June 2025

Spotlight 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...

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Business and Investment
05 August 2024

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 attractions worldwide. The award celebrates attractions that...

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Business and Investment
26 July 2024

Northern 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...

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Business and Investment, Local Government, RDA Northern Rivers News
08 November 2023

Live 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...

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Business and Investment, Local Government, RDA Northern Rivers News
06 November 2023

Northern 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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Business and Investment, Government News, RDA Northern Rivers News
30 August 2023

Business planning for flood preparedness

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 others it brought opportunities with...

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Business and Investment
04 September 2020

Northern Rivers NSW Brand connects our region to the world

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 and alluring regions. This region includes...

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Business and Investment, Government News, RDA Northern Rivers News
04 July 2018

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 Business Chamber (Northern Rivers), RDA Northern...

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Business and Investment, Government News
14 February 2018

Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation [Report]

Innovation and Science Australia’s (ISA) latest research release, Australia 2030: prosperity through innovation provides a roadmap for strengthening Australia’s innovation performance and becoming a leading innovation nation. Looking towards 2030, innovation will be integral to the expansion of Australia’s economy, keeping its workforce strong, and addressing societal challenges. Australia will need...

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