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ABC Trailblazers making regional Australia a better place
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...
Northern Rivers Rail Trail a winner
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...
RDA NR Welcomes New Director of Regional Development
RDA Northern Rivers Chair, The Hon. Donald Page, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Schreenan as Director of Regional Development (DRD) for RDA Northern Rivers. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Schreenan to the role of Director of...
NSW 2024/25 Budget roundup
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...
Local Youth Takeover Lismore
Recently, RDA Northern Rivers was honoured to have been invited to hear what is important for our region's youth through Takeover Lismore. The ABC's Takeover Lismore is a weeklong program that provides a forum for young people from our region to share their ideas...
Budget 2024
The Federal Budget, while providing cost of living relief for all Australians through energy rebates and tax cuts, also provided benefits that will support communities and businesses in our region. This includes the following programs: The Roads to Recovery Program...
Takeover Lismore launches youth ideas for our region
Takeover is an exciting new place-based initiative, building on the success of the long-running Heywire program. It provides a platform for young people from the regions to be heard on the ABC and in their local community. Through school workshops, a youth Summit and...
Live Northern Rivers
Work. Play. Live Northern Rivers RDA Northern Rivers partnered with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, Healthy North Coast and Training Services NSW to roll out the Live Northern Rivers platform in November 2023. The Live Northern Rivers provides information about our...
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...
