Regional NSW

Regional NSW is home to more than one-third of the NSW population.

More people are choosing to make regional NSW their home, with thriving local communities, greater access to affordable housing, jobs and services, and growing agricultural, tourism and service sectors.

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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Learn about the department working to protect, support and develop regional NSW.  Information on careers, functions, contacts, our agencies and more.

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Regional Development Roadmap

The NSW Government is taking a fresh approach in how it invests in regional NSW to make sure we can help meet the needs of all communities.

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Canola fields in Gunnedah NSW

Programs and funding

Supporting delivery of funded projects in regional NSW.

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Regional Youth

Initiatives to improve lifestyles and outcomes of young people living in regional NSW.

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Regional NSW, make the move

There’s never been more opportunity in regional NSW for essential workers and their families.

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Regional News

Latest media releases. Search by keyword or topic for news across regional NSW.

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Bellinger Farm

Resources

Planning and strategic documents to inform and drive delivery of regional NSW priorities.

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Regional business and economy

Discover NSW Government services to help you do business in our regions. Link to programs promoting regional growth and prosperity.

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Regional Aboriginal Partnership Program design

Regional Aboriginal Partnerships Program

Supporting and empowering regional Aboriginal businesses and organisations.

Latest news from Regional NSW

Ministerial media release
29 October 2024

Scoring goals for Queanbeyan City’s football future

Queanbeyan’s oldest football club is set to score the goal of getting a new home thanks to $1.9 million in funding from the Minns Labor Government.
Ministerial media release
23 October 2024

Expanded program to help essential workers move to Northern Rivers

Essential workers will receive significantly more support to move and settle into the Northern Rivers thanks to a successful Minns Labor Government initiative, The Welcome Experience, being extended into the region making it easier for local organisations to attract workers to making the move.
Ministerial media release
22 October 2024

$6 million for better Budgewoi transport network

The Minns Labor Government is pressing ahead with building a better Budgewoi transport network with a $6 million investment to improve Scenic Drive.
Ministerial media release
21 October 2024

Young male motorcyclists over-represented in road deaths

Young male motorcycle riders are dying at almost twice the rate of other groups, with the NSW Government today issuing a call for caution from riders and other drivers on the road this Motorcycle Awareness Month.
Ministerial media release
19 October 2024

Harden Murrumburrah Rural Women’s Gathering passes flame to Lismore for 2025

Lismore has been named host of the 2025 Rural Women’s Gathering at a candle lighting ceremony as part of the 2024 event in Harden Murrumburrah.

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