“Newcastle’s future runs through this motorway.” NSW Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp’s assessment captures the economic significance of the Hunter’s newest piece of...
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From Mars to your backyard: How a Western Sydney fish farm is rewriting the rules of soil
A small bottle of pale green liquid sits on a bench at a Western Sydney agricultural campus. It smells faintly of fermentation – nothing dramatic. But according to Joseph Ayoub,...
Workforce, not buildings, is the real test for regional health, Ryan Park tells RDA leaders
NSW Health Minister says new facilities count for little without the staff, housing and services to back them. "The workforce issue is real, it is serious, and it is something...
Bird flu in NSW: what regional businesses and visitors need to know
H5 bird flu has been detected in wild birds in NSW, prompting authorities to strengthen surveillance, wildlife protection and preparedness. For tourism operators, small...
Mid North Coast pilot turns farm plastic waste into fence posts
A pilot on the NSW Mid North Coast is turning one of agriculture’s persistent waste problems into something farmers can use: fence posts and agricultural pipe. The pilot brings...
Nearly $12 million for three NSW projects in regional precinct funding round
Three NSW projects will receive almost $12 million from the latest round of the Australian Government’s Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program, with funding for projects in...
$25 million available for remote airstrip safety and access upgrades
Owners and operators of remote airstrips can apply for a share of $25 million for safety and accessibility upgrades under the latest round of the Australian Government’s Remote...
Three global rail giants shortlisted to build Australia’s first high speed trains
The High Speed Rail Authority has shortlisted three global proponents to design and develop the trains and systems for the Newcastle to Sydney High Speed Rail project, moving...
Regional priorities take centre stage at NSW Parliament House
Regional leaders from across New South Wales and the ACT joined Ministers, Shadow Ministers, Members of Parliament and key stakeholders at NSW Parliament House on Tuesday 4...
New $17.14 million food hub opens doors for Central Coast manufacturers
A purpose-built manufacturing hub at Ourimbah is giving smaller food and beverage producers access to the equipment, expertise and commercial space they need to increase...










