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A new national advertising campaign is encouraging drivers and pedestrians to take their time when around railway crossings.

Brand South Australia invites you to join the ‘Make it your Business’ digital campaign running from April 21 to June 30, 2024.

The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council recently released their comprehensive State of the Housing System 2024 report, providing a pivotal annual review of Australia’s housing dynamics.

This year’s Northern & Yorke Regional Forum focused on the crucial theme of ‘Regional Resilience: The Need for Diversity’.

This week-long event is designed to equip small business owners with the tools, insights, and knowledge necessary to navigate the challenges of today’s business environment.

Hosted by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), the day was packed with discussions, covering everything from jobs and training to renewable energy and community wellbeing.

The University of Adelaide proudly launched the 2024 Emerging Leaders Series with a special luncheon featuring the Hon Stephen Mullighan MP, Treasurer of South Australia

Following another record-breaking year in ticket sales, Adelaide Fringe wants to hear from South Australian business owners and operators about the impact of the festival on the local economy.

From now until 11:59PM (AEST) Friday 26 April 2024, you can cast your vote for each of the 11 award categories.

South Australia’s wine industry has achieved remarkable international acclaim at the Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Awards, with both Schubert Estate Wines from the Barossa Valley and Taylors Wines from the Clare Valley receiving top honours.

David brings to the board a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in urban planning and development across some of South Australia’s most critical growth areas.

The State Government has allocated an additional $2 million in funding to extend a highly successful program fostering future leaders in regional South Australia.

🗓️ Our office is closed, but we’ll be back January 2 to continue building a thriving region with you all. Happy holidays! See you in the New Year! 🎉

RDABGLAP Chair Rolf Binder proudly announces the addition of four new board members.

🌱 Our Annual Report 2022-2023 is here! Explore how we support regional growth and sustainability by downloading the PDF.

We’re moving from Tanunda to a new office in Beckwith Park, Nuriootpa!

Are you a young leader between the ages of 18 and 28, making a positive impact in your regional community? If so, the ABC’s Trailblazers Program is looking for YOU!

The Australian Government, in close collaboration with state and territory governments, is developing a National Housing and Homelessness Plan, to help more Australians access safe and affordable housing. Your feedback is pivotal!

Imagine having a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate platform that brings together essential data sources related to regional development.

The strategy serves as a blueprint for South Australia’s 150,000 small businesses, providing flexibility to adjust with the changing tides. The plan is composed of 20 diverse initiatives distributed across six major themes.

The exciting findings of a research project by Mobius Farms to identify low-cost drying methods that would enhance black soldier fly larvae for small-scale producers, revolutionizing animal nutrition.

Our agricultural industries and rural communities are the backbone of our nation. However, the current biosecurity measures in place are inadequate, leaving them vulnerable to pests, diseases, and other challenges.

Are you an artist who wants to reach a wider audience? Register your interest for the Barossa Arts Festival April 1-30, 2024.

Get a quarterly wrap-up of the regional development work we’re doing here at Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains.

Join the Regional SA Urban Sustainability Forum on 23 June 2023. Collaborate, learn, and drive sustainable change in your regional community. Don’t miss this transformative event!

Watch Liz Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Australia Institute, at the National Press Club talk about predictions that half of all Australians will live in regional communities (up from a third).

The latest report from PwC, “A nature-positive Australia: The value of an Australian biodiversity market,” examines the nation’s rapidly declining biodiversity ecosystems and explores ways in which various stakeholders can work together to address this pressing issue.

The conference will bring together industry, business and government to set the pathways towards a net zero future.

Watch copywriter Angela Pickett in this presentation where she’ll teach you practical steps to write scroll-stopping copy for your website and online.

The Government of South Australia has just released a statement to start a new conversation about the SA economy that is confident and forward-thinking.

The latest edition of our Communique is now available to read! Inside you’ll find a wrap up of the regional development work we’re doing in the Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains region including: Organisational News Workforce and Skills Regional Sustainability Business Capability Community Capacity & Capability Key Sector Growth Organisational News Sign up to our…

The Regional Key Worker Housing Scheme by the Office for Regional Housing at RenewalSA encourages greater investment in fit-for-purpose, well located rental housing for workers in regional South Australia. A pilot program will deliver around 30 new homes for police, teachers and healthcare workers in the Copper Coast, Riverland, Mount Gambier, Port Augusta and Ceduna, helping…

🎄 As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2023. We’re grateful to all the businesses, educators and community leaders who help make the Barossa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains a wonderful place to live and work. We…

Last night we welcomed attendees from the National Conference for Regional Rural and Remote Education to Barossa Regional University Campus to share best practices and idea so all students can thrive – no matter where they live. After visitors explored campus facilities, RDABGLAP Board Chair Rolf Binder and CEO Anne Moroney talked about the importance…

Applications are now open for the ABC’s Trailblazers program in 2023, which showcases the stories of regional Australia’s brightest new leaders. Trailblazers is an opportunity for young innovators, aged 18 – 28, who have started social, educational and economic development projects in their regional communities, to have their work celebrated nationally. Previous Trailblazers projects have…

For immediate release Tanunda, SA (September 27, 2022) Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains today announced that Anne Moroney has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer after 15 years in the role. She will remain CEO until January and her successor will be announced by the Board in the coming weeks.…

Emily from Nuriootpa High School is the proud winner of a new pair of ear phones! She won the competition Barossa Campus recently ran at the Nuriootpa High School Carrers & Curriculum Expo.

South Australian grain producers’ connectivity blackspots are being targeted as part of a pilot program between Grain Producers SA (GPSA) and AgTech connectivity provider Zetifi. The connectivity pilot project, funded through AgriFutures Australia’s Producer Technology Uptake Program, is seeking three grain producers who farm in mobile and internet blackspots to trial Zetifi’s long- range connectivity…

National NAIDOC Week starts today! The theme this year is “Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!” both acknowledging the proud history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and calling for support to narrow the gap between aspiration and reality, good intent and outcome. Click here to read more on NAIDOC history, events and activities

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