If your business in the Blue Mountains is challenged by workforce shortages, you can now register to attend a free Migration Information Session delivered by Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sydney, in partnership with the Blue Mountains City Council. The workshop...
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Budget 2023-24: Supporting a strong, secure and sustainable regional Australia
From Townsville to Tennant Creek, Broome to Bendigo and Nhulunbuy to Newcastle – the Albanese Government is investing in people who call regional Australia home. This begins with a new strategic approach to delivering regional investment. Developing the Regional...
Guidelines released for new regional grants program
Grant guidelines have now been released for the first round of the Australian Government’s new $600 million Growing Regions Program, with expressions of interest to open on July 5 this year. The October 2022-23 Budget established new grants programs to replace the...
New research shows benefits will soar as Australia’s drone use takes off
A new research report released recently has found increasing drone use in Australia presents a range of benefits for communities – particularly for regional areas and in emergency relief and disaster management. The report, delivered by the national centre for...
Have your say on our clean energy workforce research
The Australian Government has commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) to undertake a capacity study on the workforce needs for Australia’s transition to a clean energy economy. The capacity study will build on existing research and deepen our understanding of the...
Independent review of Inland Rail report released
The Australian Government has released the independent review of Inland Rail, confirming the project is important to meet Australia’s growing freight task, but is facing significant delays and cost pressures. The Independent Review was announced by the Government in...
Over $38 million flows for new and upgraded bridges
Over $38 million will flow under the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) to support 31 projects upgrade and replace damaged or deteriorating bridges. The latest funding will support projects that improve the ease of access and safety of road networks...
Release of the National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework 2023 – 2027
The Australian Government has announced the National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework. The framework supports registered nurses to work to their full ability in rural and remote healthcare settings. The government has released the National Rural and...
Further funding available for local communities
Applications are now open for round 8 of the Stronger Communities Programme. Delivering social benefits and boosting local community participation continues to be the focus of the Stronger Communities Program. With $22.7 million available under round 8, we are...
Open Forum on Western Sydney Airport
The Forum on Western Sydney Airport (FOWSA) links the community, government and WSA Co during planning and construction of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport providing an opportunity to exchange information and ideas. The next FOWSA meeting...