Reference Reports
RDA Northern Rivers regularly reviews government and other reports and articles that provide insight and information about trends that affect regional Australia.
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,...
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
NSW North Coast Regional Plan 2036
The North Coast Regional Plan 2036 presents the NSW Government’s vision to create the best region in Australia to live, work and play on the North Coast
Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers
RDA Northern Rivers has released the report Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers