Envisage 2024 going for growth is leeton shire ouncils economic development and tourism strategic plan with the aim to support continued economic growth, foster local employment opportunities and position leeton as a leader in innovation. We warmly congratulate the six riverina tourism operators that were included in the list of finalists for the upcoming riverina murray regional tourism awards, said mr craig. Membership is voluntary and consists of the following 11 councils. Location map pdf 464kb map of rivers pdf 598kb topography map pdf 960kb vegetation map pdf 644kb map of tenure. Tourism operators have the opportunity to apply for the 12week business accelerator program. Australiawide travel restrictions are in place to prevent the spread of covid19. The program, by regional development australia riverina and destination riverina murray, is based on rda riverina s 2017 business accelerator a short, intensive program aimed at helping local business grow. Name change for riverina regional tourism triple m. Most importantly, this is a vision for regional people and businesses. The riverina nsw explore the natural beauty of the riverina. Riverina and murray joint organisation ramjo statement of. Rebuilding australian tourism regional development.
The feedback from these consultations has been integral to finalising the plan. The 3 rd australian regional development conference will be held in canberra on 5 6 september 2016. Covering a huge area of approximately 60,000 km2, the regions main industry is agriculture. The riverina is distinguished from other australian regions by the combination of flat plains, warm to hot climate and an ample supply of water for irrigation. Wetlands, caves, gardens, walking tracks, wildlife and trails are dotted across the region giving you a. Read the flyer to find out more and click on the link to either the griffith, wagga or albury regional tourism business accelerator breakfast. Riverina murray regional tourism business accelerator. On friday 20 july, the tourism and events industry will converge on the regional town of deniliquin to hear expert guest speakers and panel discussions on the hottest topics in tourism marketing and. Changes underway at riverina regional tourism hit network. Regional tourism statistics blue mountains capital country central coast central nsw new england north west north coast region outback nsw riverina snowy mountains south coast region the hunter the murray. We have finalised a regional plan centred on creating more jobs, strengthening the regions cities, towns and villages, sustainably managing its agricultural, extractive and natural resources and protecting the nationally significant murray river. Development of rural regional tourist policy, in nsw, is discussed pp. Agricultural tours riverina atr is a small, specialist provider of personalised and preplanned regional learning experiences.
Destination nsw, murray regional tourism mrt, thrive riverina, nsw national parks and wildlife service npws, local governments and the tourism industry. A new name for what was formerly riverina regional tourism signals a new focus for the organisation, according to chair craig sinclair. The majority of riverina regional tourism s member councils have elected to continue the tourism organisation at a meeting in wagga this week. The riverina has a wealth of people with a proactive and entrepreneurial approach to business and life. Our region regional development australia riverina nsw. Edwina advised that some powerpoint slides have been sent by the murray and riverina rdas to the interim executive officer, which the ieo will distribute with the meeting minutes. With its rich resources, diversity, and value, regional australia is the. Riverina tourism including riverina localist and taste. She is passionate about regional australia and committed to working regionally and making a real difference to the shoalhaven and greater regional tourism sector. Greg lawrence of riverina regional tourism presenting at the australian regional development conference greg lawrence, director and chair of riverina regional tourism to present at the australian regional development conference being held at the commercial club albury on the 26 27 august 2015. The riverina region is another of the areas in the state which does. At a special general meeting in junee recently, member councils unanimously agreed to change the name of riverina regional tourism inc. All you have to do is make a tree change to nsws riverina region.
Skilled migration regional development australia riverina nsw. If you have a standard internet connection, you can download the text and maps separately. The regional tourism development manager is the destination nsw expert for the designatedassigned destination network region. This 5 year visa enables skilled migrants to work for a regional employer for a minimum of three years and enjoy the lifestyle of regional australia. Riverina regional tourism sees a reliable and affordable air services as an important vehicle for our submission. It provides library services to approximately 7,845 constituents of 10 local government areas, those being the shires of bland, coolamon, cootamundragundagai, federation, greater hume, junee, lockhart, temora, snowy valleys and the city of wagga wagga. Follow our expansive rivers, lakes and waterways and explore the untouched national parks and reserves. Tourism and events industry invited to inaugural riverina. Riverina murray regional plan department of planning and. The riverina murray regional plan 2036 is the product of extensive consultation with councils, stakeholders and the wider community, through a draft plan released in 2016. As rrt will no longer operate solely as a regional tourism organisation in future, a change of name was required to. Strategic development themes which provide a framework for the identification of development opportunities across the region. Tiffany is currently the marketing, tourism and economic development coordinator for narrandera shire council. Riverina regionas development board submission to the legislative council inquiry into ski1 s shortages in rural and regional nsw the riverina regional development board rrdb is one of boards in new south wales that reports to the minister for regional development and the nsw government on a range of issues that, for relevance in this submission, incllade.
With the finalists in the 2018 riverina murray regional tourism awards announced on the 4th of july, its clear that tourism in our region is in good hands. The painting was criticised in its time for the depiction of strong manual labour rather than the common high art themes of the day. The riverina murray regional plan 2036 is the nsw governments strategy for guiding land use planning decisions for the riverina murray region for the next 20 years. Regional australia planning, participation and progress will explore opportunities for innovation in regional australia. Inquiry into skills shortages in rural and regional nsw standing committee on state development. Envisage 2024 will also ensure that leeton is promoted as a vibrant and diverse place for business and. Development of this plan was a key role for the committee. Riverina food and wine tourism promoted destination nsw. The riverina region of nsw is a largely untapped tourism destination. Riverina regional tourism has recognised major opportunities for the further development of agritourism as a means to generate increased visitation to the region and value adding opportunities for producers. Travel to riverina factsheet september 2019 pdf 519 kb provides detailed domestic and international tourism data. Accelerating tourism business in the riverina regional. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. About murray regional tourism murray regional tourism works in partnership wi th visit victoria, destination new south wales, destination riverina murray, local government areas and regional tourism organisations to grow the visitor economy across the murray region.
The riverina is home to the murrumbidgee river and its waterways, winding its way through an amazing array of food trails, natural wonders and charming towns just waiting to be explored. Make that tree change, nsws riverina region awaits. Pdf the establishment of regional tourist organisations rtos has been a. Riverina regional tourism undertakes its marketing based around four themes. The board has also developed partnerships with regional development australia riverina, tafe riverina and abc riverina. Greg lawrence, director and chair of riverina regional tourism to present at the australian regional development conference being held at the commercial club albury on the 26 27 august 2015. Riverinamurray regional plan for personal inhouse or. Plan, including local governments, the local tourism industry, destination nsw, murray regional tourism, thrive riverina, national parks and wildlife service and many more important contributors. This sport and active recreation plan is complementary to the riverina murray regional plan developed by the nsw department of planning and environment.
Albury, berrigan, bland, carrathool, coolamon, cootamundragundagai, edward river, federation, greater. A 20year economic vision for regional nsw, may 2018. Its an escape thats a world away from the everyday. This combination has allowed the riverina to develop into one of the most productive and agriculturally diverse areas of. The riverina is full of natural wonders and outdoor experiences. The riverina murray regional plan 2036 provides the strategy necessary to deliver the vision for. Role description regional tourism development manager. Riverina tourism including riverina localist and taste riverina data integration posted on 30 may 2015 by elise kumar under case studies we love building longstanding relationships with our clients riverina regional tourism, the peak tourism body for the riverina in southern nsw, have been a jack marlow client for three years now. If there are cities and other destinations listed, they may not all be at usable status or there may not be a valid regional structure and a get in section describing all of the typical ways to get here.
If your business has been affected by the recent bushfires, find out where you can get help including emergency assistance payments and nonfinancial support. We also need to support sustainable, thriving regional. Regional tourism awards chair, jane barnes, announced the final contenders that include tourism businesses, events, restaurants, wineries and accommodation providers among an impressive cohort. Riverina food directory is an easy way for you to find food that is grown, produced and sold in the riverina. In developing the plan, murray regional tourism partnered with destination riverina. Tiffany is a passionate advocate for regional tourism involved in regional and state tourism award programs and local community organisations. The role is responsible for managing destination nsw efforts in relation to the development and delivery of a range of programs to assist regional. Riverina regional tourism is recognised as the peak regional tourism organisation for the riverina and is tasked with marketing the region as a tourism destination. To support our regional tourism communities during these unprecedented times, australian regional tourism art is hosting an online panel discussion to provide guidance to local governments supporting their local tourism operators and industry through the impacts of covid19. Rda riverina are pleased to be partnering with destination riverina murray to run the 2018 riverina murray regional tourism business accelerator its now time for all tourism related businesses to register for the breakfast clinic closest to you. Murray regional tourism and destination riverina murray by the year 2031 the murray and riverina region aims to increase tourism by 45. Tourism is not high on the political agenda, and funding from government and industry for tourism promotion is limited.
It is a plan that will help build community capacity to maximise tourism opportunities and diversify the regions economy. The economic importance of tourism in australias regions 2011. Pdf the dynamics of regional tourism organisations in new. Riverina murray regional plan 2036, gpo box 58, dubbo nsw 2830. Riverina maps and printable versions nsw environment. The funding must be, at least, matched dollarfordollar. Regionally, the new alliance with destination riverina murray provides a significant directional shift in regional branding for snowy valleys council, with a move away from a primarily snowbased product, to a focus on a wider range of naturebased tourism, touring, rivers and waterways and food and agritourism. Member councils voted unanimously at a recent special.
Destination management plan destination riverina murray. Subscribe to riverina tourisms youtube channel to find out what you can experience in the riverina. Wetlands, caves, gardens, walking tracks, wildlife and trails are dotted across the region giving you a chance to connect with nature in more ways than one. This region travel guide to riverina is an outline and may need more content. Griffith, wagga wagga and albury city council contributed to initial breakfast events held in each location in 2018. We encourage you to continue to support our region in whatever way is possible. Snowy valleys destination management plan final report. You may already know about the riverina as the food bowl of australia. The riverina regional development board is pleased to provide the following submission into your inquiry on skills shortages in rural and regional nsw, one of our key tasks is the promotion of economic development throughout the region. A planning workshop september 2018 with members and key stakeholders 5. The riverina regional weed committee rwc was established as a local community advisory group under the local land services act 20 providing advice to the riverina local land services board. Travel to riverina time series september 2019 pdf 1,096 kb provides domestic and international tourism trend data. Visit riverina nsw, wagga wagga, new south wales, australia.
Regional nsw is already a great place to live, raise a family, start a business or visit. Riverina murray nsw department of planning nsw government. Riverina 201718 the regional tourism satellite accounts 201718 provide information on the. The riverina regional library rrl is the largest regional library service in nsw. Our 20year vision will ensure regional nsw is poised to take advantage of future opportunities for growth. Travel to riverina time series december 2019 pdf 543 kb provides. Murray regional tourism is the peak regional tourism organisation representing the murray region. National and international visitor survey, tourism. A new name and new direction for riverina regional tourism. The riverina murray region consists of 20 local government areas.
The development and distribution of a background paper available on request 4. Making your tree change is about making more time for your family, getting ahead financially and making yourself a better life and future. Top 20 tourism regions by economic importance of tourism. Riverina international visitation riverina is regional nsws number11 region for international visitors and number 7 for nights. They also support tourism and provide access to high quality jobs and. This is a stepbystep guide on how destination riverina murray can assist you with your funding application. The riverina s number one rural tourism destination marketing organisation. Accelerator initiative to grow riverina tourism the. Tourism have partnered to develop two complimentary. Whiting of riverina rda to collaborate with joint organisations and councils in the riverina and murray region. Travel to riverina time series september 2019 pdf 1,096 kb. Which is true the regions diverse range and large scale of produce grown, crafted and packaged for export is what.
Regional development australia riverina january 2018. Tourism and events industry invited to inaugural riverina murray tourism muster. Rda riverina provides an assessment for the skilled employer sponsored regional provisional visa subclass 494 as a regional certifying body rcb. Regional development australia riverina january 2018 the national broadband network is being rolled out across the riverina, with many areas already connected. Destination riverina murrays mission is to strengthen the regions visitor economy by developing strong partnerships with destination new south wales, murray regional tourism, thrive riverina, local governments, national parks and wildlife service and industry stakeholders to collectively contribute towards increasing visitation. The riverina is one of the most productive and agriculturally diverse regions in australia our highquality tours take in an interesting mix of local agricultural enterprises, and approaches and attitudes to farming, the environment and rural communities. Subscribe to riverina tourisms youtube channel to find out what you can experience in the. The riverina murray regional tourism business accelerator program was made possible due to funding from the australian governments building better regions fund and funding from destination riverina murray. Destination riverina murray appreciates the time you have committed to ensuring the plan provides a cohesive direction and. Riverina murray plan regional nsw department of planning. Rachel whiting, regional development australia riverina. If your business has been impacted by the coronavirus and international travel. Riverina bioregion overview pdf 4mb dialup internet connection.
Pdf 553 kb travel to regional nsw snapshot march 2019. This presentation was made later in the meeting at 11. Rda riverina work in collaboration with tafe riverina institute and riverina regional tourism and are sponsors of the taste riverina festival in october each year. Sonia casanova director marketing the articulate pear. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Riverina regional tourism archives australian regional. The unique aspect of this program is the balance of group workshops, individual online learning and oneonone mentor assistance says rachel whiting ceo and director of regional development from rda riverina. Under the restructuring of regional tourism announced by destination nsw last year, the riverina region will merge with murray, to form destination riverina murray, but local groups elected to keep a. They also support tourism and provide access to highquality jobs and.