Your shortcut to grants, training, and industry opportunities.
New workshops, grant rounds, industry programs and other opportunities are opening all the time. Our Industry Newsboard brings together the updates most relevant to tourism operators across Narrandera Shire, helping you stay informed.
Check here for the latest opportunities or subscribe to our industry newsletter to have them delivered straight to your inbox.
Indigenous Tourism Insights and Data
The number of international travellers who incorporated an Indigenous experience into their itinerary has grown
The Hidden Trends List 2026: Which travel type are you?
From Beak Freaks to AM Enthusiasts, GetYourGuide uncovers its 6 emerging travel types and the hidden trends shaping how we’ll travel in 2026.
Webinar Series: Accessible and Inclusive Visitor Experiences
Free webinars designed to give you practical tools and insights to help make your business more accessible and inclusive.
What’s On Calendar: List Your Event
Got something coming up? Let us know! We maintain an online events calendar to help locals and visitors discover what’s happening across the region.
Rail Trail Community Grants
Grants between $2,000 and $10,000 are available to support projects that develop, improve or promote rail trails across Australia.
Webinar: Global Agritourism Insights
Sparrowly Group are hosting a webinar on 7 October 2026 to share the latest insights from the Global Agritourism conference held in Scotland last month.
Submit Your Live Music Venue: Australian Music Touring Network
The Australian Music Touring Network is calling on venues to register for its new national platform, connecting them with artists and tour managers planning tours across Australia.
Free and confidential mental health coaching for small business owners
Beyond Blue’s NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential mental health coaching program designed to support small business owners and sole traders.
Webinar Series: ATDW for NSW
Help more visitors discover your business online – join free webinars and learn how to maximise your presence across Australia's national tourism distribution network.
Electric Vehicle Funding
Kick-start funding is suitable for businesses that are interested in piloting a few BEVs or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey.
Second Season Front of House Training
In partnership with Riverina Community College, 150 places of complimentary accredited and non-accredited Front of House-skills training places are available over the next twelve months.
Webinar: Creating Wellness Experiences
Practical tips for accommodation, visitor attractions and tour providers.
Free Resource: Best-Practice Guidebooks for Industry
Each guidebook provides an overview of the regulatory landscape, the key considerations, stakeholder relationships and a list of ‘top tips’ as crafted by the industry experts.
Webinar series: Digital Skills Future Ready - On Demand
Gain insights and skills in the areas of digital marketing, AI and tourism technology.
Find Funding Opportunities with GrantGuru
GrantGuru is an online grant-finding platform that brings together funding opportunities from government, corporate and philanthropic sources in one searchable place.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you would like your event listed on council’s website events calendar, please email the following information to events@narrandera.nsw.gov.au:
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Event name, date(s) and time(s)
Location
Event description
Contact details and (if applicable) ticketing information
Listings are subject to content requirements, availability, and alignment with council objectives.
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Council offers collaborative support to tourism operators and event organisers and is available to meet to provide advice and guidance. This may include assistance with event planning, marketing and promotion.
Early contact with council by email is encouraged.
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Yes. If your operating status, contact details, address, or other information changes, please notify us by email as soon as possible.
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For information on hosting an event in Narrandera Shire, including relevant forms, please visit the Events, festivals and exhibitions page on narrandera.nsw.gov.au.
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For best visibility, submit your event at least 9-12 weeks before the event date. Major events, or those seeking campaign inclusion, should engage as early as possible to align with seasonal marketing schedules.
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Subscribe to our industry newsletters.
Attend workshops run in partnership with the Narrandera Business Chamber.
Engage directly with the Visitor Economy team at the Destination and Discovery Hub.