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Rainforest Way to boost tourism in Far North Coast hinterland
A website revamp and 11 scenic drive routes through Far North NSW and South East Qld are set to enhance tourism access to our Gondwanan rainforest hinterland
Food book showcases the Byron Region food advantage
There’s still time for local food businesses to get involved in the Byron Region Food Book, a showcase of the region’s strength in the food sector
Super-connectivity set to change the face of regional Australia
A University of Melbourne study suggests that small to medium enterprises in regional Australia are set to gain from the rollout of high speed broadband
Meet the Broadcasters brings key programmers to the producers
Northern Rivers film and television professionals will have an opportunity to meet the directors of SBS and the ABC at Screenworks Meet the Broadcasters on Wednesday 21 September 2016.
Website makes connections for share farming
Farmlinks Northern Rivers, an initiative of the Future Feeders Movement, provides a platform to connect young farmers with landholders.
Reforming remote and regional road funding in Australia
The latest publication from Austroads examines the current funding and financing arrangements for regional and remote roads in Australia and considers the implications of road funding reforms.
Demystifying drones workshop for filmmakers
Screenworks is hosting a workshop for local filmmakers and drone operators in Lennox Head on Friday 16 September 2016
On the Frontline: Climate Change and Rural Communities report
This new report from the Climate Council assesses the impact on rural communities of climatic change revealing both the challenges and opportunities for regional Australia.
Venture capital and Agri-food innovation
The Agfunder News article ‘Australia’s Venture Capital Industry Needs to Catch Up with Local Agri-Food Innovation’ reviews the buzz in the Agri-food startup scene while identifying what government and big multinationals can do to support its growth.
The latest approach to farming is vertical
‘Worlds largest vertical farm grows without soil, sunlight or water in Newark’, featured in The Guardian, takes a look at vertical farming projects being implemented in disused factories and buildings in US cities as a new type of urban farming.
