Regional Capitals Australia recently took regional advocacy to the nation’s capital, attending Parliament House during a sitting week to meet with the Government, Opposition and departmental officials. Our board met with the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development the Hon Catherine King MP (pictured)...
Regional airports are key to the social and economic life of regional Australia, however the reality is most regional airports are under significant financial strain. Airport’s role in regional Australia Regional airports are extremely hard-working community assets with a big part to play in the...
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) has called on the Federal Government to introduce new safeguards to ensure regional communities are appropriately consulted and protected in the race to meet Australia’s renewable energy targets by 2030. RCA Chair and Mayor of the City of Albury Cr Kylie King said...
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) joined the new National Alliance for Regionalisation for its history-making launch in Canberra, as a proud partner in this new alliance to help shape the future of regional Australia. National Alliance members include over 30 leading peak bodies from across Australia...
The installation of renewable energy infrastructure is being accelerated across the country to meet the increased targets set by the Australian and State Governments. While the benefits of renewable energy and emissions reduction are well-documented, the impacts of these installations on local communities must also...
How is your community changing/growing, and what are the biggest priorities for Fraser Coast? The Fraser Coast has a rapidly growing population led by both lifestyle and employment opportunities in the region. This will require greater investment in education, health and community infrastructure over the...
The Role of Regional Airports The contribution of regional airports to local communities is well documented, with regional cities heavily reliant on airports for emergency services, tourism, trade and economic growth. Regional airports are a key connector to the social and economic life of regional...
Revive – Australia’s new cultural policy The Federal Government’s new arts and cultural policy “Revive – A Place for Every Story, A Story for Every Place” establishes a five-year time frame to achieve significant change across five policy pillars: First Nations First; A Place for...
Pictured: Chair of RCA Cr Kylie King around the table in Canberra with National Alliance for Regionalisation Chair Mr Mike Mrdak AO and Regional Australia Institute CEO Ms Liz Ritchie Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) has today joined 30 national peak bodies to form the National...
Ahead of the 2023 Federal Budget Regional Capitals Australia is making a call for funding shortfalls in infrastructure grants to be addressed by the federal government. Cr Kylie King, Chair of Regional Capitals Australia said the cost of infrastructure delivery was becoming a shave or shelve concept as...