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Funding Opportunity | Active Transport
Applications are now open for $50 million through the Australian Government’s Active Transport Fund. Local councils can apply for up to $5 million for new or upgraded walking and cycling pathways, with applications closing 30 September 2026.
Board Vacancy – EOI open until 12 July 2026
Board Member – 2026 Applications Regional Development Australia Tropical North (RDATN) is seeking...
CYRP SWG AND TASKFORCE COMMUNIQUE (CAIRNS | MAY 2026)
The Cape York Region Package (CYRP) Taskforce (TF) and Sub-Working Group (SWG) met on 8 May 2026. The meetings were held at Cairns Regional Council meeting rooms, with a Microsoft Teams line available for attendees to connect remotely.
Media release – Alternate Atherton Tablelands access routes analysed
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tropical North has published an independent factual analysis...
New SmartySearch Grants feature
Making It Easier to Find Funding Opportunities in Tropical North Queensland Finding the right...
New appointments for RDA Tropical North Board
Four Far Northerners have been appointed to the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tropical...
Board Member Applications
Board Member – 2026 Appointments Regional Development Australia Tropical North (RDATN) is seeking...
Season’s Greetings
Wishing everyone a restful and safe Christmas. RDA Tropical North is now closed and will re-open...
POSITION VACANT: Office Coordinator
Office Coordinator – Permanent Part-Time (4 days)Salary: $75,000 p.a (pro rata 0.8 FTE) +...
Media Release – RDA Tropical North appoints CEO
Lainie Poon appointed RDA Tropical North CEO 28th October 2025 Regional Development...