Media Releases

Strategic Regional Plan Renewal

June 2024
Regional Development Australia Murray Inc (RDA Murray) is proud to officially release its renewed Strategic Regional Plan, updating the details after a comprehensive mid-term review.

Free Welcome Event For Local Migrants

14 June 2023
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse community members, Skilled Migrants, refugees, and other newly arrived migrants are invited to a free Migrant Information Session in Wodonga on Thursday 22 June 2023.

Free Cybercrime Event For Deniliquin

15 May 2023
Local businesses are increasingly vulnerable to cybercrime, with the average cost of a business cyber-attack totaling $276,323. Up to a third of all businesses have experienced cybercrime, with 60 percent of attacks targeting small and medium businesses.

Minister Launches New Strategic Regional Plan

23 September 2022
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, The Hon Kristy McBain MP, has officially launched the new Regional Development Australia Murray 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.

Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) Success

08 October 2021
The Murray region has secured more than $5 million in funding through the Commonwealth Government’s Building Better Regions Fund to create jobs, improve infrastructure and build stronger communities.

RDA Murray Welcomes New Board Members

29 July 2021
RDA Murray is delighted to announce the appointment of eight new Board members. The new members are Ben Foley, Colin Elliott, Deanne Armstrong, Gerard Van Emmerik, James Smith, Lynnette O’Reilly, Murray Scholz and Oliver McNulty.

Mary Hoodless Reappointed RDA Murray Chair

07 January 2021
Regional Development Australia Murray (RDA Murray) are pleased to announce Mary Hoodless has been reappointed as Chair of RDA Murray to 30 June 2025.

RDA Murray Is Helping Regional Businesses Struggling to Find Staff

26 November 2020
As many as three quarters of local businesses have had difficulty finding suitable staff according to survey results released by Regional Development Australia Murray today. RDA Murray is collaborating in a National ‘Regions with More Jobs than People’ Group lead by RDA Riverina.

Australian Government's Recommitment to RDA Murray

09 November 2021
The Australian Government recognises and commends the important ongoing work of the Regional Development Australia Network (RDA) in driving economic development and growth across regional Australia.

Working Together The Key To Murray Regions Future

03 September 2020
Regional Development Australia Murray Inc has welcomed the easing of some NSW-Vic border restrictions as a significant achievement driven by fierce, cohesive and solution focused partnerships in the Murray region.

Local Leaders Join Forces To Call For Regional Input Into Supporting The Border Closure

14 August 2020
Local leaders join forces to call for regional input into supporting the Border Closure. A group of 32 signatory organisations have come together to raise awareness and engage governments on the impact of the NSW-Victoria border closures on local communities.

RDA Murray Supporting Communities During COVID19

24 June 2020
The Australian Government commends the outstanding work of RDA Murray in supporting the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by Chair Ms Mary Hoodless, RDA Murray’s engagement with their community, businesses and all levels of Government has been vital in identifying emerging issues throughout the crisis and opportunities for the recovery phase.

Local Leaders Shaping National Discussion On COVID-19 Response

19 May 2020
Regional Development Australia Murray (RDA Murray) are taking a leading role in conveying issues of economic, environmental and social importance to Hon Nola Marino; Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories on a weekly basis during the COVID-19 response period.