Regional Economic Recovery Plan
The RDA Northern Rivers Regional Economic Recovery Plan 2025 provides a road map for recovery from the 2022 natural disasters for stronger, more resilient business, industry and infrastructure for our region…more »
Jobs Northern Rivers
Jobs Northern Rivers is a regionally focused platform to support and promote employment opportunities in the Northern Rivers, providing opportunities for both employers and jobseekers in our region… more »
Regional Visas
As the Regional Certifying Body for the Northern Rivers, our Skilled Migration services can provide potential 494 Visa applicants and employers with the information needed to submit applications… more »
Business & Investment
The Northern Rivers is a popular choice for innovative businesses and alternative lifestyles, with opportunities in diverse areas from creative to biotechnology, tourism to agriculture… more »
Northern Rivers NSW Brand connecting our region to the world
The Northern Rivers NSW brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful, creative and innovative regions, giving it a single point of focus and representation while still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region…more »
Economic & Community
Data Apps
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Latest News Stories
RDA Northern Rivers Board welcomes Alex Smith to the DRD role
The Hon Don Page, Chair of Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Smith to the position of Director of Regional Development, RDA Northern Rivers. Alex Smith previously held the position of RDA Northern Rivers CEO...
Regional Migration and Workforce Webinar
RDA Northern Rivers invites Northern Rivers businesses for an online forum focused on crucial topics related to immigration, workplace relations, and the labour market in the Northern Rivers. In this webinar, you will hear the latest information from representatives...
Live Northern Rivers
Work. Play. Live Northern Rivers RDA Northern Rivers has partnered with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, Healthy North Coast and Training Services NSW to roll out a companion platform to “Jobs Northern Rivers” which was launched in May 2023. The Live Northern Rivers...
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...
Business planning for flood preparedeness
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...
Opportunity Knocks
RDA Northern Rivers partnered with AusIndustry, Training Services NSW and Manufacturing Skills Australia for a future-proofing event for our regions' small businesses. Opportunity Knocks: innovation, automation, decarbonisation and digitisation brought together...