Three major road corridors linking the Hunter, Central West, New England, Riverina and Murray are set for more than $1.74 billion in upgrades, targeting the roads that carry...
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From disused railways to world-class trails: how NSW’s Northern Inland is building a new regional economy
Two ambitious cycling projects, millions of dollars in investment and a program bringing hundreds of essential workers to the region. RDA Northern Inland is helping turn local...
Data centre boom could deliver a regional dividend, if NSW plans it as one system
Image: NSW Industry and Trade Minister Anoulack Chanthivong. Courtesy CEDA As demand for the infrastructure underpinning artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates, regional...
M1 extension opens 11 September, closing Hunter’s freight ‘missing link’
“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...
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. New hospitals and redevelopments will not fix regional healthcare...
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...










