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NSW 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 MoreBusiness 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...
Read More2021 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 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan Read Infrastructure Australia’s media release Key themes of the 2021 Australian...
Read MoreCreative Kids vouchers for arty kids activities
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 providers. Vouchers can be used to contribute...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreAustralia 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...
Read MoreBlueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers
RDA Northern Rivers has released a new report, Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers. This report was prepared by the RDA Northern Rivers for and on behalf of the NSW Department of Industry. It reviews and outlines economic risks and the major barriers to the blueberry industry...
Read MoreUnderstanding and adapting to climate change impacts in NSW
The NSW Government has created a range of resources to help regional communities adapt to climate change.NSW Environment and Heritage have developed AdaptNSW, a web-based resource and policy framework for adapting to the effects of climate change across NSW. The resource includes information about what to expect in the coming years...
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