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 and Outcomes

Supporting and empowering regional Aboriginal businesses and organisations.

Latest news from Regional NSW

Ministerial media release
4 December 2024

Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct projects progressing

The Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct projects are progressing across Jindabyne including important works underway to enhance Barry Way road to deliver a new purpose fit approach for the new Jindabyne high and primary schools plus sport precinct.
Ministerial media release
4 December 2024

Seaweed sector growth could boost economy by $2.3 billion

As part of the Minns Government plan to develop regional economies in NSW, the Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty has today launched the NSW Government’s Seaweed Prospectus, which forecasts a potential $2.3 billion boost to the NSW economy through the growth of seaweed related industries.
Ministerial media release
28 November 2024

$15 million to future-proof rural and remote airstrips

The Minns Labor Government is continuing work to increase the resilience of regional communities with $15 million to upgrade three key airstrips across regional New South Wales.
Ministerial media release
21 November 2024

Central Coast charges up with 17 new EV sites

The Central Coast has powered up its electric vehicle (EV) charging network as part of the NSW Government’s expansion of charger sites around the state.
Ministerial media release
21 November 2024

Rescued drought-hit endangered fish returned to the wild as community celebrates World Fisheries Day

Coinciding with World Fisheries Day the Minns Government, in partnership with Taronga Western Plains Zoo, has helped to provide important habitat for the endangered Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon and now the fish are being returned to Buckinbah Creek in the state’s central west.

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