RDA–Northern Rivers
We are a non-profit, community-based organisation, part of a nationwide network of 55 regional bodies working with governments, local industry and communities for economic development in the region… 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 »
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
The RSMS is a permanent employer sponsored visa which allows employers in regional, remote or low population growth areas to sponsor foreign skilled workers to fill vacancies… more »
Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review
The RDA Northern Rivers Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review identifies some of the success factors and risks to this expanding industry. Key issues addressed include workforce, markets…more »
From Roots to Routes: A vision of freight for the Northern Rivers NSW
The RDA Northern Rivers co-sponsored strategy sets out the appropriate regional development for better access to Brisbane, southern Queensland and northern NSW.…more »
Economic & Community
Data Apps
Explore the latest statistics on the Northern Rivers economy in this free interactive tool.
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Latest News Stories
News from our Region’s Councils
Lismore City Council Community engagement workshops to shape Lismore’s future - Lismore City Council is engaging with the community in 2020 to develop a 10-year Community Strategic Plan and a Local Strategic Planning Statement, which looks specifically at land use....
Government Consultations
Government consultations in the areas of Agriculture & Fishing, Communications, Employment, Environment, Finance, Health, Investment and Taxation are now open for comment
North Coast Skills Snapshot
In 2019 RDA Northern Rivers and RDA Mid North Coast collaborated to gather information from North Coast businesses to better understand skills shortages in the North Coast region and develop policies and programs to address them. The data collected through this...
Government Consultations
Government consultations in the areas of agriculture, banking, business, communications, energy, environment, health, human rights, tax, transport and vet products are now open for comment
Government Consultations
Australian Government consultations in the areas of Aged Care, Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Finance, Food, Health, Insurance, Technology, Telecommunications and Workplace Development are open for comment.
In the Region: Local Council News
Clarence Valley Council Protection of endangered emus a community responsibility – Clarence Valley Council is urging residents to consider installing emu-friendly fencing to help protect the last 50 coastal emus remaining in this endangered population. Clarence Valley...
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