Regional Capitals announces new board ahead of 2022 election Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) has announced a new Chair and Board for 2022, following this week’s Annual General Meeting.Cr Daniel Moloney, Mayor of the City of Ballarat was elected to take up the reins as Chair,...
RCA WELCOMES WATERSHED MOMENT FOR REGIONS Regional Capitals Australia has welcomed the 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan as a watershed moment for Australia’s regional capital cities, but cautions that it must be supported by clear government action. In the plan, Infrastructure Australia (IA) has articulated a...
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) is pleased to announce our Executive Board for 2021. At the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Cr Kevin Mack, Mayor, Albury City Council was elected as Chair and Cr Grant Henley, Mayor, City of Busselton as Deputy Chair. In his first statement as...
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) has tonight welcomed the release of the 2020-2021 Federal Budget, which includes billions in new investments to support recovery in our regions. RCA Chair, Mayor Shane Van Styn said in addition to the significant investments in tax cuts there was much-needed stimulus towards...
This week Regional Capitals Australia noted the Economic and Fiscal Update delivered by Federal Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg, MP and the Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann. The update indicated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s economy. The Treasurer provided an economic update, stating: Real GDP...
Cr Darriea Turley AM has served as a Broken Hill Councillor since 1995 and Mayor of Broken Hill City Council since 2016. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards including the NSW Local Government Award and Life Membership to the Australian Local Government Women’s...
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...
