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
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.

Ministerial media release
25 June 2024

Regional NSW communities’ big winners in Active Transport funding

More than 80 councils across NSW will share in $60 million to boost walking and cycling, with $10 million dedicated to supporting active travel to and from schools, as part of the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active program.

Ministerial media release
24 June 2024

$3.1 million for new women’s rugby league sheds in Queanbeyan

Local and visiting sportswomen will soon have dedicated female changerooms at Freebody and Seiffert Ovals in Queanbeyan, providing better comfort, increased safety and encouraging more women to become involved with their local sporting clubs.

Ministerial media release
23 June 2024

Communities reclaim their streets for 130 events across NSW

Local streets are becoming the stage for community life across the state, with 130 towns and suburbs hosting free festivals, markets, food, live music, arts and cultural events.

Ministerial media release
22 June 2024

Government surveillance detects and confirms second site of avian influenza in Hawkesbury control zone

Proactive surveillance from the NSW Government’s Biosecurity Incident Response team has confirmed a second case of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on a poultry farm in the Hawkesbury biosecurity control zone.

Ministerial media release
20 June 2024

Response to Avian Flu at Hawkesbury egg farm

The NSW Government on Wednesday 19 June enacted its emergency biosecurity incident plan to contain the detection of avian influenza in the Hawkesbury district on a poultry egg farm.

Ministerial media release
18 June 2024

$37.7 million to support regional communities and protect workers

The Minns Labor Government is building better communities in regional NSW by making additional investments in mine safety and rehabilitation in the 2024-25 NSW Budget.

Ministerial media release
18 June 2024

A plan to strengthen regional communities

The Minns Labor Government’s second Budget has delivered a suite of new initiatives to support regional NSW.

Departmental release
17 June 2024

Walbunja Rangers project recognised by peak conservation body

The expanded Walbunja Rangers program utilises traditional land management and cultural burning practices to improve bushfire resilience on NSW South Coast.

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