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RDAF Round TWO update

12 January 2012: RDA-NR welcomed yesterday’s announcement that three Northern Rivers projects have been invited to submit full applications to Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF). The projects are:

- Arkinstall Park Regional Sports Centre (Tweed Shire Council)
- Ballina Biochar and Waste to Energy Project (Ballina Shire Council)
- Clarence Valley Regional Airport Upgrade (Clarence Valley Council)

Their applications will be assessed by an independent advisory panel and projects to be funded will be announced mid-year.

RDAF Round Two will invest $200 million in regional Australia. The RDAF is worth almost $1 billion over five years and is designed to boost economic and community development.

A full list of projects across the RDA network that have been selected to proceed to full application is available HERE.

2011 Regional Plan

14th October 2011: The Northern Rivers Regional Plan 2011 – Vision to 2020 is the result of extensive consultation with our communities, highlights the challenges and opportunities we face; and introduces a new set of Principles of Regional Significance. Read more...

Download a PDF of the plan HERE

MyFood Northern Rivers takes off!

Since its launch in October, MyFood Northern Rivers – the new FREE iPhone App that connects users with local food fast – has been downloaded almost 800 times. Searching for outlets and sharing your ratings are easy! Read more…

Download the App HERE

See how the app works in this presentation

Regional Development Australia -
Northern Rivers

Who we are

Regional Development Australia – Northern Rivers (RDA-NR) is a non-profit, community-based organisation. It is part of a nationwide network of 55 regional bodies that provide a conduit between governments and communities.

The Committee, comprising 11 members appointed by the Australian and New South Wales Governments, is supported by CEO Katrina Luckie and a small team of staff.

We are based in Lismore and we cover the Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Kyogle Council areas of northern New South Wales that are defined by the Clarence, Richmond and Tweed Rivers.

Our vision is to connect the Northern Rivers to opportunities through sustainable partnerships focusing on community, environment and the economy.

Click here to find out more about us.

Last Modified: 20/1/2012