News and Media

2026 RDA Stakeholder Survey

Sep 8, 2026

RDA Tropical North is inviting regional stakeholders to share their feedback through the 2026 RDA Stakeholder Survey. Your input will help strengthen how we engage and ensure local voices continue to inform regional priorities.

Ministerial Visit | The Hon Kristy McBain MP, Minister for Regional Development

Sep 1, 2026

RDA Tropical North welcomed the Hon Kristy McBain MP and Matt Smith MP, Member for Leichhardt, for a productive discussion with Board Members about housing, water security, enabling infrastructure, regional resilience and economic development across Tropical North Queensland.

Make Tropical North Queensland count in Census 2026

Aug 9, 2026

Much has changed across Far North Queensland since the 2021 Census. Every response to Census 2026 will help provide the current, accurate data needed to plan, promote and advocate for our region’s future.

SCHOLARSHIP HIGHLIGHT| Peninsula Developmental Road Scholarships

Aug 7, 2026

The Queensland Government is offering Peninsula Developmental Road Scholarships as part of the Indigenous Land Use Agreement within the Cape York Region Package.

These scholarships aim to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with education expenses.

High school scholarships: 4 scholarships for students completing Year 10 in 2027
Tertiary scholarships: 2 scholarships for students commencing or continuing tertiary studies in 2027

Funding Opportunity | Active Transport

Aug 4, 2026

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

Jun 26, 2026

Board Member – 2026 Applications Regional Development Australia Tropical North (RDATN) is seeking...

CYRP SWG AND TASKFORCE COMMUNIQUE (CAIRNS | MAY 2026)

Jun 22, 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.