Our Chair, Mayor Shane Van Styn sat down virtually (in true 2020 style) with the Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Education and Member for Wannon, to discuss regional education. Watch our video interview here to learn about the Minister’s vision for regional education and...
As the CEO of RAI, Liz’s primary goal is to make a difference through leadership, engagement and evidence-based knowledge to shape a better Australia. Heralding from country NSW, she understands the issues and opportunities impacting regional Australia, and she is dedicated to reforming our regional...
Mayor Shane Van Styn, City of Greater Geraldton A message from RCA Chair, Mayor Shane Van Styn G’day members and friends of RCA, As we wrap up for 2019 and head off to get festive with family and friends, I wanted to take this...
Cr Tony Herbert was born in Warrnambool and has a deep passion for his community. Prior to his election to Council in October 2016, Cr Tony Herbert worked as a teacher and music co-ordinator. He has managed several businesses in Warrnambool over the years and...
The Hon Catherine King MP started her political career after being elected in 2001 to the Federal seat of Ballarat. After six years of serving as Labor’s Shadow Minister for Health and Medicare, Catherine moved to the key economic portfolio of Shadow Minister for Infrastructure,...
Cr Samantha McIntosh (RCA – Immediate Past Chair) with the Hon Alan Tudge MP (Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure). Regional Capitals Australia Chair, Mayor Shane Van Styn was joined in Canberra this week by Immediate Past Chair, Cr Samantha McIntosh to talk regional...
Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure the Hon Alan Tudge MP this week, launched an update to the Planning for Australia’s Future Population plan at the Sydney Morning Herald’s Population Summit. As part of the update the Minister advised, after consultation with the States, he will...
After coming up through the ranks of a local community club, Mayor of Griffith City Council Cr John Dal Broi decided to support the growth of Griffith by joining the local government. Born and raised in Griffith, Senator Award recipient Cr Dal Broi has a...
After a number of years spent as Mayor of Gwydir Shire Council, Minister Mark Coulton decided to use his knowledge of regional communities to run for the seat of Parkes in New South Wales. Over ten years later, the Hon Mark Coulton MP is now...
This week, a delegation of Regional Capitals Australia Board Members convened in Canberra to meet with federal ministers and members of parliament and discuss the policy positions held by Regional Capitals Australia (RCA). The delegation met with the following ministers, members of parliament and stakeholders:...
