Regional business and economy news in NSW

Get the latest news and updates on Special Activation Precincts, Regional Job Precincts and other NSW Government programs and services.

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Special Activation Precinct updates

Get the latest updates, plans and resources on our precincts in Parkes, Wagga Wagga, Moree, Snowy Mountains, Williamtown and Narrabri.

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Regional Job Precinct updates

Get the latest updates and developments on Albury, Richmond Valley, South Jerrabomberra and Namoi Regional Job Precincts in NSW.

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Regional digital connectivity

Stay up to date with new services and programs to boost technology infrastructure and access in regional NSW.

Latest regional business and economy media releases

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Ministerial media release
17 November 2025

NSW Government delivers $1.1 million for local Goulburn truck builder – up to 15 new skilled jobs

A truck manufacturing business in Goulburn is set to strengthen the local economy and create up to 15 new skilled jobs, supported by a $1.14 million grant from the Minns Labor Government.

Ministerial media release
13 November 2025

Footy fever to hit Wagga Wagga for the 2026 NRLW Magic Round

Wagga Wagga will host the 2026 NRLW Magic Round in August 2026 with all 12 womens teams playing at Geohex Park in what is set to be a huge economic, sporting and tourism boost for the region.

Ministerial media release
29 October 2024

Scoring goals for Queanbeyan City’s football future

Queanbeyan’s oldest football club is set to score the goal of getting a new home thanks to $1.9 million in funding from the Minns Labor Government.

Ministerial media release
25 September 2024

Lismore Regional Gallery reopens after $5.1 million restoration

Lismore Regional Gallery will re-open to residents and visitors after the completion of a multi-faceted restoration project jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments.

Ministerial media release
24 September 2024

Call for more mates to support Port Macquarie’s Sailability

The Port Macquarie community group, Sailability, is calling for volunteers ahead of this year’s sailing season, as the club prepares to take to the Hastings River again on Wednesday 25 September.

Ministerial media release
12 September 2024

1,500 Students look to the future with AgTech skills

High school students in regional NSW are getting firsthand experience using the latest tech like drone mapping and artificial intelligence as part of the Minns Labor Government initiative to boost skills and employment in the Agriculture Technology (AgTech) industry.

Ministerial media release
13 August 2024

Building a bright future at Young’s Apollo Fabrication

Business is booming for the NSW regional specialists steel fabrication business, Apollo Fabrication, in Young following a $740,000 grant from the NSW Government.

Ministerial media release
8 August 2024

Minns Government delivers new era for rice industry

The Minns Labor Government last night passed legislation to increase competition and boost the long-term viability of the state’s rice industry, by deregulating the state’s rice industry through a transition period from 1 September to 1 July 2025.

Ministerial media release
19 July 2024

Better connection for Gulargambone and Menindee

The communities of Gulargambone and Menindee can look forward to high-speed and reliable Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) internet, thanks to an agreement between the NSW Government and telco infrastructure provider, Opticomm announced today.

Ministerial media release
11 July 2024

NSW agriculture industry set to benefit from $5 million AgSkilled extension

The Minns Labor Government is helping futureproof the State’s farming industry and support regional economies by extending a program focused on upskilling the State’s agricultural workforce.

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