Regional NSW

Regional NSW is home to more than one-third of the NSW population.

More people are choosing to make regional NSW their home, with thriving local communities, greater access to affordable housing, jobs and services, and growing agricultural, tourism and service sectors.

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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Learn about the department working to protect, support and develop regional NSW.  Information on careers, functions, contacts, our agencies and more.

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Regional Development Roadmap

The NSW Government is taking a fresh approach in how it invests in regional NSW to make sure we can help meet the needs of all communities.

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Sustainable Communities Program

This program provides community assistance to help reduce the social and economic impacts of water recovery measures on NSW communities under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. 

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Canola fields in Gunnedah NSW

Programs and funding

Supporting delivery of funded projects in regional NSW.

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Regional Youth

Initiatives to improve lifestyles and outcomes of young people living in regional NSW.

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Regional NSW, make the move

There’s never been more opportunity in regional NSW for essential workers and their families.

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Regional News

Latest media releases. Search by keyword or topic for news across regional NSW.

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Bellinger Farm

Resources

Planning and strategic documents to inform and drive delivery of regional NSW priorities.

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Regional business and economy

Discover NSW Government services to help you do business in our regions. Link to programs promoting regional growth and prosperity.

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Regional Aboriginal Partnership Program design

Regional Aboriginal Partnerships and Outcomes

Supporting and empowering regional Aboriginal businesses and organisations.

Latest news from Regional NSW

Media release
12 December 2024

New life for Dunghutti Elders Council building

The first project jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments’ Aboriginal-owned Assets Program has been completed, with repairs to the Dunghutti Elders Council at Kempsey restoring it to a place of community pride.
Ministerial media release
11 December 2024

New home for Mogo Land Council empowers Aboriginal leaders

A vibrant new community space giving young Aboriginal people on the South Coast the tools to succeed as part of the Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council’s (LALC) new home, is now officially open.
Ministerial media release
11 December 2024

$2.4 million refurbished Huskisson Boardwalk unlocks stunning Currumbene Creek mangroves

Access to the magnificent mangroves of Currumbene Creek at Huskisson has been significantly improved following the major refurbishment of the nearly 40-year-old Huskisson Mangrove Boardwalk.
Ministerial media release
11 December 2024

Farmers urged to sign up to farm fire fighting vehicle trial

The Minns Labor Government is encouraging farmers to take part in a trial that exempts vehicles used to fight fires from registration, in a move that supports rural landholders this bush fire season.
Ministerial media release
10 December 2024

Historic sealing projects deliver safety gains, improved reliability for outback motorists

Far West NSW communities have access to a safer, more resilient and smoother Pooncarie Road following completion of historic $48.8 million Australian and NSW Government-funded sealing projects.

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