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BUSINESS IN REGIONAL NSW

About Regional NSW


Regional NSW offers an abundance of business opportunities and a relaxed lifestyle. With a population of more than 2,519,000, regional NSW covers 800,000 sq km.

Regional NSW offers a range of geography and climates, from the humid coastal environment of the north, to the semi-arid desert in the west, and the alpine peaks and sheep-wheat belt of the south. This diversity encourages a variety of industries to flourish.
WE ARE CALLING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR:

  • AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  • CENTRAL COAST REGION DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Expressions of Interest are sought for board members for the Australian Capital Region Development Board and the Central Coast Region Development Board.

Appointees to Regional Development Boards are expected to represent the broad interests of their region, rather than those of any particular organisation(s) or localities and must be available for participation in board meetings and related activities. As part of its commitment to making NSW Government Boards representative of the local community, the NSW Government encourages applications from women, young people, and people from non-English speaking backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Nominations from candidates with experience in business/community initiatives involving any of these identified groups would be welcome.

Appointments to the Regional Development Board will be for periods of up to two or four years, commencing on 1st September 2008.

For more information and a nomination form download the information booklet.

The closing date for expressions of interest is close of business Wednesday 21st May 2008.

The Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) works with businesses and communities in regional NSW to help them grow and create local jobs.


Industries

The State's traditional manufacturing, mining and agribusiness activities have provided a firm foundation for diversification into high-growth areas such as aquaculture, biotechnology, viticulture and communications.


Infrastructure

All regional centres provide the full amenities and utilities of larger cities including mobile telephone and broadband internet access.

Electricity, natural gas and water are readily available throughout the State for business and commercial use. Residential and commercial real estate is cost competitive.


Transport

An extensive road and rail network connects regional and production centres to Australia's main metropolitan areas and transport hubs. A number of regional centres act as distribution and warehousing hubs for interstate and intrastate freight movement.

NSW's five ports are located at Sydney, Port Kembla, Newcastle, Eden in the far south, Yamba in the far north, and they service vessels from many international shipping lines.

Freight and passenger air services are available from most cities and towns throughout regional NSW.


Labour

Many highly qualified and skilled people live in regional NSW. The skills base covers the spectrum of business activity, from manufacturing to agriculture, and from technology to business and community services.


Regions

In addition to Sydney, the State is divided into 13 business regions:

West:
Far West
Central West
Orana

North:
Northern Rivers
Northern Inland
Mid North Coast

South:
Australian Capital Region
Murray
Riverina

East (adjacent to Sydney):
Central Coast
Hunter
Illawarra
Western Sydney

For more information

Regional Development Division | +61 2 9338 6719 |  regional@business.nsw.gov.au