THE federal government has announced new appointments to Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees across the state, including in the Riverina.
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For RDA Riverina, Diana Gibbs has been announced as the chairman and Miriam Dayhew the deputy chairman.
Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said the three-year appointments would provide leadership to RDA committees to drive economic growth in areas such as Leeton shire.
“The RDA committees can play a key role in growing stronger regions across the nation and ensure all three tiers of government work together,” Mr Truss said.
"The committees will advise on priority activities that will unlock regional economic development and improve the productivity of their region.
“RDA committees will provide advice to the government on critical issues affecting each region.