Considering Establishing a Farming Co-op? Friday 17th of May 2019 Farming Co-operatives provide a recognised structure for farmers to pool production and / or resources in a way that allows them to work together and achieve better outcomes than what is possible individually. View this News Item
A Taste of Politics for Student Leaders Thursday 16th of May 2019 Earlier this month, student leaders from around the region were hosted by State MP's in Sydney as part of the Secondary Student Leadership Program run by the NSW Parliamentary Education Branch. View this News Item
Over $5 Million in Grants to Help Build Our Region Thursday 21st of March 2019 Communities in the Northern Inland will benefit from over $5 Million in grants under round three of the Australian Government's Building Better Regions Fund that were announced this week. View this News Item
Helping to Bring Another $6.5 Million of Funding into Our Region Tuesday 19th of March 2019 Anyone who has sat down to complete an application for a grant will know how much work and information is required to complete the form. Recently, we worked with Armidale Regional Council on two grant applications which resulted in the approval of almost $6.5 Million of grant funding for their Armidale Regional Airport Business Park and their Safety and Security project. View this News Item
An Electric Future for Vehicles in Australia's Regions Monday 18th of March 2019 The NSW Government is seeking to partner with industry and researchers to better understand the benefits, requirements, performance and what electric vehicles will mean for our transport and road networks. View this News Item
Assistance to Help Businesses Reduce Energy Costs Thursday 14th of March 2019 The NSW Government recently announced funding to help manufacturing businesses (including cotton gins) to reduce their gas and electricity consumption. This funding can provide up to $120,000 of matched funding per site to implement projects that will help reduce their consumption. View this News Item
Assistance for Bushfire Affected Communities Friday 15th of February 2019 Disaster assistance has been made available for Armidale, Inverell, Kyogle and Tenterfield communities affected by the bushfires that commenced from February 11 onwards through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). View this News Item
Introducing Louise Gall – Our Newest Committee Member Thursday 14th of February 2019 Louise is the newest member of our Committee, joining in November last year. Since graduating from University in 1989, Lou has been privileged to work with many wonderful people, who have taught her so much. View this News Item
Do You Have Photos of Our Region? Wednesday 13th of February 2019 We're overhauling our website and as part of that project, we're on the hunt for photos from around the New England / North West region. View this News Item
Strategic Foresight for Regional Australia Tuesday 12th of February 2019 Recently the CSIRO released the Strategic Foresight for Regional Australia publication with the results of a study that was undertaken in conjunction with the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities. View this News Item
Newell Highway Study Monday 11th of February 2019 The Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities is developing a Newell Highway Strategy in consultation with the NSW Government and key stakeholders to provide a comprehensive picture of the highway's current performance and future challenges. View this News Item
New Interactive Job Vacancy Tool Friday 8th of February 2019 The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) has developed a new interactive Regional Jobs Vacancy Map that utilises data to help job seekers and decision makers gain a better understanding of the job market across Australia. View this News Item
Australia's Largest Hybrid Power Project Wednesday 6th of February 2019 The construction of the $220 Million Sapphire Solar Farm is due to commence in the quarter of this year. Co-located with the Sapphire Wind Farm, the development will become the largest hybrid renewable energy project in Australia. View this News Item
Recognition of RDA-NI's Achievements Friday 18th of January 2019 RDA – Northern Inland has been recognised as a high achiever among the 52 RDAs nationwide by the Australian Government, with the reward being the retention of our governing Committee for an extended term. Our position of strength as an organisation has enabled the expansion of our many services. View this News Item
Inland Rail Construction Commences Thursday 17th of January 2019 The Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack turned the ceremonial first sod for the Inland Rail alongside Australian Rail Track Corporation executives, the construction contractor INLink and other dignitaries at the site in Parkes. View this News Item
Homes North Begins New Era in Region's Social Housing Wednesday 16th of January 2019 Local organisation Homes North is tripling its size in May 2019, when the NSW State Government hands over the tenancy management of about 1,700 social housing properties across the region. View this News Item
Communications Review Offers Recommendations for Digital Inclusion Tuesday 15th of January 2019 Every three years the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee examines how people in regional, rural and remote areas utilise their telecommunication services by holding 22 public sessions across the country, including Narrabri and Tamworth. View this News Item
New Study to Boost Freight Supply Chain Efficiencies Monday 14th of January 2019 The Australian Government recently appointed iMOVE Australia to conduct a new study that will help drive efficiency improvements and cost reductions in the national freight and logistics supply chain. View this News Item