Services and programs to grow business in NSW regions
Regional funds and grants
Opportunities for local business and regional communities.
Invest in regional NSW
Support to attract investment, grow business and generate employment.
Special Activation Precincts
Do business in regional precincts identified to become thriving business hubs.
Regional Job Precincts
Helping fast-track support for growing job precincts in regional NSW.
Strategies and frameworks
NSW Government plans to inform and drive delivery of regional NSW priorities and economic development.
Initiatives to enhance digital connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Improving internet connectivity for areas of regional NSW where there is limited or no internet availability.
NSW Government agencies focused on regional growth
Regional business and economy news
Ministerial media release
29 October 2024
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
25 September 2024
Lismore Regional Gallery will re-open to residents and visitors after the completion of a multi-faceted restoration project jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments.
Ministerial media release
24 September 2024
The Port Macquarie community group, Sailability, is calling for volunteers ahead of this year’s sailing season, as the club prepares to take to the Hastings River again on Wednesday 25 September.
Ministerial media release
12 September 2024
High school students in regional NSW are getting firsthand experience using the latest tech like drone mapping and artificial intelligence as part of the Minns Labor Government initiative to boost skills and employment in the Agriculture Technology (AgTech) industry.
Ministerial media release
13 August 2024
Business is booming for the NSW regional specialists steel fabrication business, Apollo Fabrication, in Young following a $740,000 grant from the NSW Government.
Latest updates and resources
Plan
Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation | 20 March 2025
The master plan has been developed to promote opportunities for the Richmond Valley Regional Job Precinct, with a focus on growth in agribusiness, manufacturing, circular economy, and renewable energy.
Guide
Liquor & Gaming NSW | 13 March 2025
Access NSW guidelines related to rules on intoxication, and national guidelines on standard drinks.
Training material
Liquor & Gaming NSW | 12 March 2025
Watch a range of videos suitable for students, training providers and people working in the NSW liquor and gaming industry.
Policy
Premier's Department | 12 March 2025
The Aboriginal Participation Strategy aims to support employment opportunities for Aboriginal people within Aboriginal owned and non-Aboriginal owned businesses, and sustainable growth of Aboriginal owned businesses by driving demand via government procurement of goods and services.
Training material
Local Land Services | 11 March 2025
The Beef Fundamentals self-paced course will equip you with essential farming knowledge, and skills needed to thrive as a beef producer.
