1 Nov 2024 | Employment, Environment, Resources
In October 2024, the Regional Australia Institute released the report Circular Economy in Action: Regional Perspectives. The report aims to empower regions to realise the potential of a circular economy. A key recommendation is that governments at all levels continue...
30 Oct 2024 | Government news, Resources
The North Coast Regional Plan 2041 sets a 20-year strategic land use planning framework for the region, aiming to protect and enhance the region’s assets and plan for a sustainable future. As a 20-year plan, it applies to the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ballina,...
21 Oct 2024 | Government update, Resources
Millions of extra airline seats, tens of thousands of hotel rooms and a focus on experience-led tourism will transform the NSW visitor economy into a $91 billion powerhouse as set out in a government review of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy. The NSW Government will...
20 Sep 2024 | Government news, Resources
The NSW Recovery Agency released the Northern Rivers Resilient Lands Strategy in August 2024. The Strategy outlines the direction for the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s $100 million Resilient Lands Program. You can download the Northern Rivers Resilient Lands Strategy...
13 Sep 2024 | Employment, Resources
The Australian Government commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia to undertake a capacity study on the workforce needs of Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector. This study provides critical evidence and insights to support current and future...
13 Sep 2024 | Business and industry, Resources, Tourism
New Report: The Value of Tourism To The North Coast Destination NSW, with Tourism Research Australia (TRA) have provided updated North Coast region data for the year ended December 2023. The report is a summary of economic outcomes and impacts for the tourism sector...
13 Sep 2024 | Creative Industries, Resources
In 2024, the NSW Regional Arts Network commissioned Patternmakers to produce a new analysis of cultural tourism in regional NSW. In light of the NSW Government’s focus on ‘experience tourism’, this report provides insights into the scale of cultural...
19 Aug 2024 | Uncategorized
The ABC’s Trailblazers program provides a platform for individuals and groups of up to three working on projects to make regional Australia a better place. Winners receive media support, networking and mentorship opportunities and an all-expenses-paid trip to...
5 Aug 2024 | Business and industry, News, Tourism
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...
26 Jul 2024 | Business and industry, Resources, Sports and recreation, Tourism
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...
19 Jun 2024 | Government news, News
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...
18 Mar 2024 | Business and industry, Resources
Startup Muster was founded in 2013 with a mission to measure and publish the progress, challenges and opportunities in the Australian startup ecosystem. They aim to demonstrate and accelerate the ecosystem’s progress through this. The Startup Muster 2025 Report...
