Food and Beverage – road map launch for the Modern Manufacturing Initiative
The Food and Beverage National Manufacturing Priority road map has launched under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative which identifies key areas of opportunity and actions for government and industry to work together to lift manufacturing capability. Australia has an...Building Better Regions Fund Round Five now open
Round Five of the Building Better Regions Fund – Infrastructure Projects Stream and Community Investments Stream are now open and will close on 5 March 2021. The Round Five Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) will invest $200 million into regional Australia with...Key advice puts the chain into supply
The Australian Government’s Entrepreneurs Program’s Supply Chain Facilitation offers practical ways to connect with and supply existing and new markets
Creative 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...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...In the Region: Local Council News
Clarence Valley Council Help protect the Clarence Valley’s biodiversity – The Clarence Valley is recognised as one of the most biodiverse regions in Australia and the Clarence Valley Council is calling for public input to help keep it that way. The council is...Building Better Regions Fund recipients announced
The Hon Dr John McVeigh MP, Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government has announced the projects to be funded under Round Two of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) Infrastructure Projects (IP) stream. RDA Northern Rivers congratulates...Awards recognise community resilience in the face of disaster
Two awards programs, the national Resilient Australia Awards and the NSW Get Ready Community Award, which recognise the resilience of communities when faced with disaster, are now open for applications
Assistance available for hail affected properties
Northern Rivers farmers affected by hail storms in November and August 2017 are encouraged to apply for Agricultural Natural Disaster Relief through the NSW Rural Assistance Authority
Support for Active Kids
The NSW Government will provide a $100 voucher to parents/guardians of school enrolled children to support participation in sport and active fitness and recreation activities
