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Federal Budget 2020-21 – What’s in it for the Northern Rivers
The latest federal budget has been announced and while there’s no big surprises for the Northern Rivers there’s plenty which will benefit our local industry and create employment. Infrastructure Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg promoted this budget as a budget for...
nbn Business Fibre Zones come to the Northern Rivers
Superfast business internet is coming to Lismore and Ballina through nbn Business Fibre Zones with speeds close to 1Gbps
Seeking local SMEs with an interest in hydrogen technology
RDA Northern Rivers is currently preparing an expression of interest (EOI) for the National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) Regional Hydrogen Technology Clusters seed funding program. From the NERA website: “NERA’s Hydrogen Seed Funding Program supports the...
Government Consultations
Drone or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Regulatory Service Charges The Civil Aviation Safety authority invites comment on the proposed updates to charges for drone, or remotely piloted aircraft, regulatory services. These regulatory services include drone registration and...
Northern Rivers NSW Brand connects our region to the world
The Northern Rivers NSW Brand represents an exciting opportunity for businesses and organisations across the Northern Rivers. What is the Brand? The Northern Rivers NSW Brand is the symbol of a new economic and cultural era for one of New South Wales’ oldest, diverse...
Government Resources for Business Recovery
The Australian and NSW Government have a broad range of resources available to support businesses during the current pandemic.
In the Region: Local Council News
The latest news from our Northern Rivers regional councils
North Coast NSW Employment Strategy and Action Plan
The North Coast NSW Employment Strategy and Action Plan was launched simultaneously in the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast by the federal members of parliament for each region, the Hon Kevin Hogan, MP, Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister and member for...
My Future Workforce connects local employers and jobseekers
The My Future Workforce Platform provides a career-focused approach to job seeking and recruitment, and it’s free to use for all
RDA Northern Rivers supporting communities during COVID-19
RDA Northern Rivers has been commended by the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories and Federal Member for Forrest, The Hon Nola Marino MP for our outstanding work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
