The small community of Penong on the Far West Coast has developed a unique way to slow down the tourists in their town.  The Penong Windmill Museum was officially opened on the 10th September, 2016.  What was simply an idea more than 10 years ago by locals Robert Oats and Tim Hardy, has now attracted […]

The Chinese visitor market presents a huge opportunity for South Australia.  Forecasts show that if we maximise this opportunity, we could see an estimated 57,000 Chinese visitors contributing $450 million to the South Australian economy by 2020. CLICK HERE to view a short video on the China opportunity.  You can also read an opinion piece […]

In early September RDAWEP partnered with Tawnya Bahr and the Straight to the Source program to deliver ‘Catch and Cook II’, a bespoke tour designed especially for hospitality and food industry professionals. The tour saw 21 leading food industry influencers including chefs, food writers, and restaurant managers, spend three action-packed days in South Australia’s Far […]

Here is an opportunity to boost economic returns in Australia’s rural and regional farming sectors. The $14.9m Farming Together program is a nation-wide campaign for primary producers and processors to collaborate and claim marketplace power. Federal funding will help agricultural groups value-add, secure premium pricing, scale-up production, attract capital investment, earn new markets or secure […]

Get involved this National Safe Work Month Everyone’s encouraged to get involved in helping to make their workplaces safe this October during National Safe Work Month. There are free resources to help you plan your own event – be it a toolbox talk, safety walk or host a guest speaker.  You can also ask a […]

Almost 1200 regional South Australians – around 7% of the State’s regionally unemployed – have found jobs in the past year thanks to a program designed to support employment and training in regional areas. Regional Development Australia (RDA) Boards across South Australia have assisted 1180 people to gain employment in the past year as part […]

Port Lincoln Airshow with two days of mind blowing high speed action. Be amazed as a huge variety of aircraft take to the sky. From old to new with jam packed action and adrenalin pumping mind blowing pyrotechnics. Featuring aerial action by Judy Pay and the amazing stunt pilot Paul Bennett performing his jaw dropping […]

As part of the 2016 Every Generation Festival being celebrated in Whyalla throughout October, Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula and the Whyalla City Council are hosting the Share A Plate event. This FREE community event has been able to progress due to the work being undertaken by the Whyalla City Council, Middleback Arts Centre […]

An ‘All Inclusive Expo’ is being held at Mount Laura Homestead in Whyalla to showcase the amazing supports and opportunities available in Whyalla. A variety of providers and agencies from education, employment support and community programs will present what they have to offer students and the community in all aspects of their lives. Mini workshops will be […]