From flood mitigation in Lismore to safer airport access in Port Macquarie and earthquake preparedness in the Hunter, regional NSW communities are...
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Regional NSW exporters shine as Gundagai Lamb takes out state’s top award
From premium lamb produced in the Riverina to advanced manufacturing in Griffith, bespoke furniture in the Illawarra and artificial intelligence...
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...
2026 EDA National Roadshow – Sydney
Economic Development Australia brings its 2026 National Roadshow to Sydney this March, featuring keynote speaker Lisa Andrews. Building on the 2025...
‘Our little walled garden’: On the NSW Mid North Coast, an AI Taskforce asks who benefits – and who gets left behind
In a hall on Gumbaynggirr Country, Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDA MNC) convened a nuts-and-bolts conversation about artificial...
From chip packets to pavers: How a NSW town is leading Australia’s plastics revolution
In Taree, a $9.1m government-backed facility is turning soft plastics into durable products – offering new jobs, a circular economy and a way forward as Sydney’s landfills edge towards crisis.
Nominations open to celebrate women in local government
The NSW Government is encouraging nominations for the 2025 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government, which recognise the achievements of...
Illawarra–Shoalhaven Launches Workforce Report to Tackle Regional Shortages
A new report launched by Regional Development Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven (RDAIS) is shining a spotlight on the workforce challenges...
Kiama, Merimbula and Huskisson Crowned NSW’s Top Tourism Towns for 2025
Three standout destinations have taken top honours in this year’s NSW Top Tourism Town Awards, unveiled this week at the Local Government NSW...
A New Era of Local Investment: Communities Taking Control
Across Australia, communities have big ideas to strengthen their economies – whether it’s affordable housing, local business hubs, or renewable...










