Reference Reports
RDA Northern Rivers regularly reviews government and other reports and articles that provide insight and information about trends that affect regional Australia.
Early Childhood Education and Care Study
The Australian Government commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia to undertake a capacity study on the workforce needs of Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector. This study provides critical evidence and insights to support current and future...
The Value of Tourism to the North Coast
New Report: The Value of Tourism To The North Coast Destination NSW, with Tourism Research Australia (TRA) have provided updated North Coast region data for the year ended December 2023. The report is a summary of economic outcomes and impacts for the tourism sector...
Cultural Tourism in Regional NSW
In 2024, the NSW Regional Arts Network commissioned Patternmakers to produce a new analysis of cultural tourism in regional NSW. In light of the NSW Government's focus on 'experience tourism', this report provides insights into the scale of cultural tourism and...
Northern Rivers Rail Trail Tweed Section Economic Impact Assessment Report
Key findings of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Tweed Section Economic Impact Assessment Report show: The Tweed section has attracted significant visitor spending, driving a 15.7% average increase in monthly spend compared to the previous year and stimulated growth in...
Startup Muster 2023 startup report
Startup Muster was founded in 2013 with a mission to measure and publish the progress, challenges and opportunities in the Australian startup ecosystem. They aimed to demonstrate and accelerate the ecosystem's progress through this. The Startup Muster 2023 Report has...
Improving Australian climate change adaptation strategies: learning from international experience
This research explores climate change adaptation practices, strategies and policies implemented internationally that could be adopted to support the sustainable development of cities and towns across Australia. Adaptation strategies focus on reducing the impact of...
The State of Australia’s Regions 2024
The Australian Government has released the State of Australia's Regions report. The report showcases data and insights on contemporary topics of interest across Australia’s regions. Download the report here...
Employment Land Study for the Northern Rivers
The Northern Rivers Joint Organisation commissioned Northern Rivers Employment Land Study provides an overview of available and potential employment lands in the Northern Rivers. Taking into account socio-economic and industrial trends, the report examines the supply,...
2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan Released
The 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan was released Friday 3 September 2021 by Infrastructure Australia. RDA Committees were one of the stakeholders who provided sector specific targeted expert advice to identify reform opportunities and recommendations. Read The...
A Vision for Northern Rivers Freight
From Roots to Routes: An innovative vision of freight for the Northern Rivers NSW RDA Northern Rivers co-sponsored the development of a strategy, undertaken through Southern Cross University, to set out the appropriate regional development for better access to...
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
Accelerating the development of agtech solutions worth adopting [Report]
AgFutures latest research report ‘Accelerating the development of agtech solutions worth adopting’ looks at the digital future of Agriculture. The research was undertaken by AgThentic’s Sarah Nolet and Cass Mao and explores challenges affecting the uptake of AgTech by the farming sector. It also features opportunities that come with new technologies. A number of factors […]
Digital Content a driver of economic development in our region [Report]
RDA Northern Rivers has released a report on the potential for growth in the region’s Digital Content Industry
Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation [Report]
Innovation and Science Australia’s latest report provides a road map for strengthening Australia’s innovation performance and becoming a leading innovation nation.
Data apps a valuable resource for local projects
The RDA Northern Rivers data apps have the statistical information you need to support your next project
A snapshot of the States of Australia [Report]
The latest statistical report presenting a range of economic and other statistical indicators for the states and territories of Australia, the State Statistical Bulletin 2016 is now available.
Regions 2030 : Unlocking Opportunity
Regions 2030: Unlocking Opportunity sets out a vision for regional Australia, highlights investments and achievements and also the future direction for regional Australia towards 2030
Electricity Network Transformational Roadmap
Energy Networks Australia and CSIRO have published the Electricity Networks Transformational Roadmap final report
