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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...
Skilling our youth for employment opportunities
RDA Northern Rivers is committed to working with government, training services and industry to support youth employment pathways within our region. Youth unemployment has decreased to less than 10 per cent in most parts of the region in recent years. However, that...
In the Region: Local Council News
The latest news from our Northern Rivers regional councils
Northern Rivers future is looking bright
Demographer Bernard Salt led the Northern Star Future Northern Rivers forum held at Southern Cross University on June 11 2019
Survey seeks perspective from people living in flood prone areas
The National Centre for Flood Research was established in 2018 at Southern Cross University bringing together experts in world-class research institutions with well-established research capability for a full interdisciplinary research approach. Research focus includes...
In the Region: Local Council News
Clarence Valley Council Your views sought on Maclean community hub - Lower Clarence residents are being offered the opportunity to shape what the future of community facilities in Maclean might look like. Currently facilities like the library, council offices, the...
Changes to Regional Visas: What it Means for Northern Rivers visa applicants
RDA Northern Rivers is the Regional Certifying Body for the Department of Home Affair’s Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) and we also provide assessments on behalf of the NSW Government for regional sponsorship for the 489 visa sub-class. Recently, the...
The Future of Regional Jobs [Report]
This report looks into the implications of both the opportunities and challenges of the future of work in Australia’s regions
In the Region: Local council news
A round up of local news from the Northern Rivers regional councils
AgriFutures – Emerging technologies in agriculture [Reports]
Agri-futures have released two new reports focusing on emerging technology in Agriculture that focus on the adoption of technology and regulatory and other challenges
