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Latest economic development news for South Australia's Far North.

Media Release – 2013 Flinders Ranges & Outback SA Tourism Awards

February 5, 2013 | Comments Off on Media Release – 2013 Flinders Ranges & Outback SA Tourism Awards
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  It has been around a decade since the last regional tourism awards program was held in the Flinders Ranges and Outback South Australia Now, these prestigious Awards return…

Media Release – Dream Australia

December 17, 2012 | Comments Off on Media Release – Dream Australia
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Regional Development Australia Far North (RDAFN), Port Augusta, Flinders Ranges and Coober Pedy Councils along with the Outback Communities Authority is partnering with the Dream Australia international television series…

South Australian Regional Mining & Infrastructure Plans (RMIP)

December 13, 2012 | Comments Off on South Australian Regional Mining & Infrastructure Plans (RMIP)
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The three regions of Yorke and Mid North/Braemar, Far North, and Eyre and Western, are the focus of the vast majority of mining exploration and extraction activities in South…

Flinders Ranges National Landscapes Experience Development Program

December 11, 2012 | Comments Off on Flinders Ranges National Landscapes Experience Development Program
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The National Landscapes program is a partnership between Tourism Australia and Parks Australia showcasing Australia’s most iconic landscapes. This funding grant will provide further incentive for tourism enterprises to…

Small Business Advisory Services

November 19, 2012 | Comments Off on Small Business Advisory Services
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Grant Recipients Small Business Advisory Services has announced 62 successful organisations that have received funding offers for up to two years to provide services in areas. RDA Far North…

New Attractions Planned for Flinders Ranges

November 7, 2012 | Comments Off on New Attractions Planned for Flinders Ranges
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Adventure tourism and Geotourism will be the focus of new tourism products to be developed for the Flinders Ranges, thanks to Australian Government T-QUAL Grants Funding. The Flinders Ranges…

Media Release – RDAFN Rounds 3 and 4

October 30, 2012 | Comments Off on Media Release – RDAFN Rounds 3 and 4
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Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees have a key role to play in shaping infrastructure investment to meeting regional needs during Rounds Three and Four of the Regional Development Australia…

Media Release – NBN Funding for RDAFN & RDAYMN

October 26, 2012 | Comments Off on Media Release – NBN Funding for RDAFN & RDAYMN
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An online education roadshow will travel throughout regional SA to assist businesses and individuals to make the most of the arrival of the National Broadbank Network. It was announced…

Media Release – Revised Roadmap for the Far North Region

September 17, 2012 | Comments Off on Media Release – Revised Roadmap for the Far North Region
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Regional Development Australia Far North (RDAFN) has just released its revised “Roadmap” for the region. The Roadmap is designed to provide succinct information on the regions’ economic, environment and…

Media Release – Oodnadatta Signage

September 10, 2012 | Comments Off on Media Release – Oodnadatta Signage
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Oodnadatta Railway Signs now pointing the way. Regional Developmetn Australia Far North (RDAFN) recently completed a signage project in Oodnadatta – Outback SA. New information and directional signage was…

Flinders Ranges Experience Development Strategy

August 20, 2012 | Comments Off on Flinders Ranges Experience Development Strategy
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The Experience Development Strategy (EDS) for the Flinders Ranges National Landscape guides the development of compelling experiences, as well as marketing, product development, workforce development and infrastructure, aimed at…

Bold New Plan for Outback Tourism Growth

August 20, 2012 | Comments Off on Bold New Plan for Outback Tourism Growth
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A dynamic new plan for growth is set to boost tourism across South Australia’s Outbackk. The region’s Destination Action Plan 2012-2015 was produced by the South Australian Tourism Commission…