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Minister Releases Digital Local Government Program Round Three Guidelines
On 10 May 2012, the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy released program guidelines for round three of the Australian Government’s $17.1 million Digital Local Government program. more
Strengthening Opportunities for Australian Industry Participation
Governments recognise the barriers faced by Australian suppliers and promote full, fair and reasonable opportunity for Australian industry to participate in major projects in Australia and overseas. more
RDA Sydney Committee Member receives Woman’s Business Award
RDA Sydney congratulates Committee Member Ronni Kahn, also the CEO of OzHarvest, on her recent Award - Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Tribute Award for Innovation, Entrepreneurial Skill and Contribution to the Community, an award not previously presented in Australia. more
RDA Sydney's new Committee Members Announced
The announcement was made yesterday by Regional Australia Minister Simon Crean and NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner. more
PROJECTS IN SYDNEY MOVE TO NEXT STAGE OF RDAF ASSESSMENT
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sydney has welcomed the announcement of the projects proceeding to full application stage for Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF). Round Two will invest $200 million into regional Australia. more
RDA SYDNEY TO PLAY KEY ROLE IN RDAF ROUND TWO
Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees have a key role to play in shaping regional infrastructure investment to meet regional needs during Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF). more
NEW RELEASE - Updated Regional Plan for Sydney
RDA Sydney's 2011 Regional Plan was officially released earlier this morning. more
RDAF Round One -feedback deadline extended
Stakeholders are advised that the deadline to provide feedback on Round One of RDAF has now been extended to COB, Friday 23 September 2011. more
Norwest - A Centre of Excellence?
The Norwest Workshop, part of a Finance, Property and Professional Business Service Workshop Series coordinated by Regional Development Australia - Sydney took place on Tuesday 30th August at Crowne Plaza, Norwest.
Over 70 key business stakeholders and local government attended the event and agreed that Norwest’s and North West Sydney regions growth has been impressive over the past 10 years, but that there is still un-tapped potential and opportunity for further development within the business sector, with particular focus needed on Infrastructure to fuel sustainable growth of the area. more
Make a difference in your region
Please note that the originally intended closing date for EOIs of 16 September has been changed to 23 September.
Would you like to give something back to your community? Are you interested in developing and strengthening your region? Expressions of Interest (EOI) for positions on Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees are now open in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania. more
National Workforce Development Fund
The Australian Government has launched a $558 million fund which will provide 130 000 Australians with the opportunity to learn new skills for jobs in sectors suffering from critical skill shortages. more
RDAF update
As previously advised, due to the large number of applications received under Round One of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF), the assessment process is taking longer than expected. more
Introducing SADIG – Sydney’s new Aerospace and Defence Interest Group
Over 60 enthusiastic key Industry members and Government representatives gathered yesterday, Wednesday 27th July, 8.00am – 10.00am at the Bankstown City Council Chambers, and agreed that an organisation such as the Sydney Aerospace and Defence Interest Group (SADIG) was needed. more
NSW Government announces a new board - Infrastructure NSW
NSW Government announces a new board - Infrastructure NSW
Infrastructure NSW will be led by a chief executive in accordance with the policies and strategic direction of the Board. more
The next step in delivering on the digital economy
The next step in delivering on the digital economy.
Minister Simon Crean has welcomed the Federal Government's new Digital Economy Strategy as a major opportunity for the arts sector and regional Australia. more
The Australian Government releases the new National Urban Policy
The Australian Government releases the new National Urban Policy. more
Finance, Property and Professional Business Services Workshop - Update
RDA Sydney, in conjunction with their industry partners – Penrith Business Alliance, Penrith Panthers, Western Sydney Business Connection, Hawkesbury Council and Blue Mountains Council held the second workshop in the Finance, Property and Professional Business Services series, which took place at Penrith Panthers on Tuesday the 5th April 2011. This was one of six events, to take place at various locations across Sydney. more
The $1 billion Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) Announcement
Alan Pendleton, Chairman of RDA Sydney welcomes the announcement of the Regional Development Australia Fund.
The $1 billion five-year program was announced by the Minister for Regional Australia, the Hon Simon Crean MP, in his opening address at the 2011 Regional Development Australia National Forum held in Canberra during March. more
Good News Story: The F1 in Schools Australia, Season National Final
The F1 in Schools Australia, Season National Final was held in Sydney at the Eastern Creek International Raceway Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th March.
19 year old Brett Sizeland couldn’t be more supportive of the program stating that it's because of F1 in Schools that he now wants to pursue a career in Automotive Engineering. RDA Sydney was a proud supporter of this event and feel privileged to share this story of success with you… more
The Australian Government introduce: ‘Advisor Finder’
A valuable new online tool for local businesses.
The Australian Government has just launched a new Google mapping tool on their small business website. It’s free and easy to use. You simply enter your industry, location and the type of advice you’re after. The relevant advisors are displayed on a Google map with details of how to get in touch with them,” Dr Kelly said.
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RDA Sydney's Regional Plan - out now
RDA Sydney’s Regional Plan is out now - an informative tool providing important perspectives on the economic, environmental and social status of Sydney’s Regions.
The Regional Plan is unique in that it captures an overview of a wide range of issues within the ‘whole of Sydney’ (utilising information from stakeholder consultations and 66 other existing plans and reports published by the Australian, NSW and Local Governments and other key agencies). It can most importantly be used when discussing, collaborating and planning for change... more
The 2010 Aerospace & Defence Roundtable was a successful discussion
The 2010 Aerospace & Defence Roundtable was a successful discussion held on the 27th October at the Bankstown City Council Chambers. The agenda was to bring together key industry companies and stakeholders to gain an update as to the key issues affecting the Industry in Sydney; and after two successful round tables (with the second gathering doubled in numbers), a collaborative approach to addressing the growth and development of the Aerospace and Defence Industry has been reached.
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