Reference Reports
RDA Northern Rivers regularly reviews government and other reports and articles that provide insight and information about trends that affect regional Australia.
StartupAUS Crossroads Report 2020
StartupAUS continue to produce their annual report into the Australian startup sector with the latest report, Crossroads 2020 available to download from their website. Crossroads 2020 Report is the definitive guide to Australia’s tech startup sector. Crossroads...
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...
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
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
StartupAUS report on sector growth and talent
The StartupAUS 2018 Crossroads Report and Talent Gap Report provide insight into Australia’s startup sector needs
Cultural and creative activity contributes $16.4 billion to NSW economy [Report]
The NSW government has released a report that shows arts, screen and cultural activities in NSW contribute $16.4 billion to the State’s economy
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 […]
Examining the effects of automation on regional Australia [Report]
A new Regional Australia Institute (RAI) discussion paper reveals the automation risks rural areas are facing and outlines how simultaneously increasing migration and lifting local skills development can prepare rural labour markets to do well in an era of changing workforce demand. Accompanying the discussion paper is a set of tools to determine the impact of automation […]
Startup & Young Tech Companies Funding [Report]
The latest report from Australian Startup and Young Technology community engagement & discovery platform Techboard has revealed that funding for the new technology sector is at a high.
Why Australia: Benchmark Report
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission has released the latest report in their Why Australia series
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.
Transitioning Regional Economies [Report]
The Productivity Commission has released the study report from a 12-month study into the geographic impacts of the transition of the Australian economy following the resources investment boom
Food, Fibre and Forestry Facts [Report]
The National Farmers Federation have released the latest instalment of the popular reference document Food, Fibre & Forestry Facts: A Summary of Australia’s Agricultural Sector
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
Soils hold potential to slow global warming [research]
Research released earlier this month from Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment has found that one of the biggest carbon offset for farmers could be right beneath their feet
China’s leadership of interest for trade [Research]
A recent report from the Lowy Institute focusing on the Chinese leader Xi Jinping of interest to Australia – China trade
Asian markets offer growth opportunities for Northern Rivers food manufacturing
The Northern Rivers food industry has an opportunity to expand, however investment in expanding manufacturing facilities and freight and supply chain are needed
