RDA Calls for Chairs Across its National Network
Regional Development Australia is seeking highly-motivated leaders with vision, drive, and strong ties to their region to volunteer to Chair their local Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committee
Australian Government Uses Hunter S3 as International Case Study
The Australian Government will share a case study about the Hunter region and its Smart Specialisation Strategy at an international OECD conference being held in Chile in October
STEMship Provides Real Employment Pathways
Hunter industry, parents and students agree that STEMship is a valuable and unique program that provides real employment pathways for young people in the Hunter
Hunter Defence to Feature at Pacific 2017
Hunter Defence will represent the Hunter region at the international maritime expo, Pacific 2017, being held at Sydney’s International Convention Centre from 3rd to 5th October
Minister Nash: New Direction for RDAs
The Regional Development Australia network will be refocused to attract investment and jobs to their regions, Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash announced recently
RDA Hunter’s ME Program Develops New Aeroskills Course
RDA Hunter and TAFE NSW are proposing that local students from the Hunter Region be provided with the opportunity to gain school based training in Aeroskills
Successful Projects Anounced under Building Better Regions Fund
Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash recently announced 110 rural, regional and remote projects including four from the Hunter had been successful under the infrastructure stream of Round One of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
$145 million for Hornet Sustainment
Defence’s maintenance contract with Boeing Defence Australia for the F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet aircraft fleet has been extended to include ongoing engineering, logistics and maintenance sustainment support.
The countdown has started for parts of Newcastle to switch to the nbn™ network
Homes and businesses in Newcastle are set to complete the transition to Australia’s broadband network, with the existing copper network in the area due to be disconnected from 11 August 2017.
Hunter Mourns Michael Slater
THE Hunter’s business community is in mourning after the shock passing of Michael Slater
METS Ignited Project Fund Information Workshop
METS companies, miners and research organisations in New South Wales are invited to attend a free information session in Newcastle on July 5 to learn more about accessing the METS Ignited collaborative Project Fund
Regions 2030: Unlocking Opportunity in Regional Australia
Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash recently launched the Coalition Government's vision statement for rural, regional and remote Australia: Regions 2030: Unlocking Opportunity in Broken Hill
RDA Hunter Committee Member Honoured
RDA Hunter Committee Member, Dr Kirsten Molloy, was named 'Exceptional Woman in Mining' at the NSW Mining 2017 Industry and Suppliers’ Awards held recently
Minister for Regional Development Addresses National Press Club
Minister for Regional Development, Senator The Hon Fiona Nash MP recently addressed the Press Club about the future of Australia's regions
RDA Hunter Appoints New CEO
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Ms Susan Wilson
RDA Hunter Announces Resignation of Chairman
Following the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter board meeting on Friday 7th April, Deputy Chair, Mr John Turner, announced the immediate resignation of Chairman, Mr Michael Slater based on recent medical advice
ME Program Partner Obelisk Systems Wins National Grant
RDA Hunter's ME Program Industry Partner, Obelisk Systems was recently awarded the Australian Information Industry Association and National Broadband Network major business category $25,000 grant
Future City: Smart Cities Incubator Series
Future Ready brings together national and international experts, researchers, service and technology providers, governments, social enterprises, community leaders, start-ups and innovators to share knowledge, grow ideas and stimulate innovation
Round Three of the Bridges Renewal Programme Now Open
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said Round Three of the $360 million Bridges Renewal Programme would now accept submissions from state, territory and local governments
RDA Hunter’s ME Program Bringing Biotech to the Classroom
RDA Hunter's ME Program inspires Hunter students to study STEM based subjects and consider careers in fields including DNA analysis, genetic engineering and environmental micro-biology
Smart Workforce STEM Conference: Meet our Speakers
RDA Hunter's Smart Workforce STEM Conference will feature national and international leaders in the STEM field. Meet Google's Sally-Ann Williams and international STEM expert Professor Rodger Bybee ...
Singapore Landing Pad Officially Opened
Five Landing Pads situated in dynamic international tech hubs are a key $11 million initiative in the National Innovation and Science Agenda
ME Program Students Shine in Seed3D Competition
RDA Hunter's ME Program Seed3D Competition invited school students to design 'new to market' inventions for production using 3D printing technology
RDA HUNTER’S ME PROGRAM AUGMENTS REALITY
RDA Hunter’s STEM skilling workforce development initiative, the ME Program, this week hosted an event to help the Hunter’s business and education sectors better understand virtual reality (VR) technology
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