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Local Government Workers to Benefit from Expanded Welcome Experience Program
Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers (RDA Northern Rivers) has welcomed the Minns Labor Government’s announcement that local government workers will now be supported through The Welcome Experience program, helping regional councils attract and retain...
Now Closed – Request For Quote – Northern Rivers Enabling Critical Infrastructure Prioritisation Study
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Northern Rivers is seeking suitably qualified consultants toundertake a comprehensive Northern Rivers Enabling Critical Infrastructure Prioritisation Study. The Northern Rivers region continues to experience significant population...
A New Board for RDA Northern Rivers
RDA Northern Rivers Chair, Dr Susan Vinnicombe, welcomes the appointment of four new Board members and reappointment of three members to the RDA Northern Rivers Board. Joining the board are Damian Chapelle, Amanda Kuhn, Bianca Spata, and Byron Wicks, bringing a range...
RDA Northern Rivers Congratulates The Honourable Donald Page OAM
RDA Northern Rivers congratulates The Honourable Donald Page on receiving the Order of Australia Medal in the recent King's Birthday Honours. Mr Page was appointed Chair of the RDA Northern Rivers Board and served until March 2025, after a long career in state...
Spotlight on Northern Rivers Success Stories
If you know of a business or organisation doing great things in the Northern Rivers – whether through innovation, leadership, community impact, sustainability, or growth, we invite you to nominate them for potential inclusion in an upcoming edition of our eNews.
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...
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...
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...
