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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Latest regional business and economy media releases

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Departmental release
15 May 2024

People power builds a park for all at Malabugilmah

The isolated Clarence Valley community of Malabugilmah is celebrating the opening of a park, fifteen years in the making, thanks to funding from the NSW Government.

Ministerial media release
14 May 2024

Varroa Development Officers give practical help in NSW

Eight new Varroa Development Officer (VDO) roles in NSW will assist beekeepers to understand how to manage the Varroa mite pest under the National Varroa Management program.

Departmental release
10 May 2024

Mountain Blue ‘fishbowl’ to protect packing facility from future flooding

Assistance from the Australian and NSW governments has supported Lismore based blueberry grower Mountain Blue to transform its state-of-the-art packing facility into a flood proof ‘fishbowl’ in a bid to increase the plant’s resilience to future flooding.

Ministerial media release
9 May 2024

Update – Fire Ants in South Murwillumbah

The NSW Government has today confirmed and eradicated an immature fire ant nest at South Murwillumbah, where fire ants were first detected in NSW in November 2023.

Ministerial media release
9 May 2024

NSW Government swiftly responds to confirmation of white spot in wild-caught school prawns

The NSW Government has activated a biosecurity response and engaged the Commonwealth and other State Governments after receiving advice that white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) has been detected by scientists in wild-caught school prawns from the inshore ocean area off Evans Head.

Ministerial media release
5 May 2024

Glen Innes Hospital launches maternity services for pregnant women

A new collaborative model of care at Glen Innes Hospital will offer women continuity and personalised care from a known midwife, in partnership with a general practitioner (GP) obstetrician.

Departmental release
3 May 2024

Lismore hits a home run in global baseball

Northern Rivers baseball lovers are in for a treat this month with the Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase coming to Lismore.

Ministerial media release
2 May 2024

$13 million Feral Pig Program delivering results

The NSW Government is on track to meet its target of culling 87,000 feral pigs through its $13 million Feral Pig Program.

Ministerial media release
1 May 2024

$1 eID Tag for sheep and goat farmers in NSW

The NSW Government has today announced a discounting program that will make $1 electronic identification (eID) tags available to NSW sheep and goat farmers.

Ministerial media release
1 May 2024

Livestock vaccine manufactured in NSW for the first time

The NSW Government is continuing to invest in and prioritise the biosecurity of NSW, with a cutting-edge emergency animal disease vaccine reaching a major milestone.

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