Media Releases

The future direction of tourism in the Limestone Coast will be officially unveiled on Wednesday 21 October 2026, with the launch of the region’s new Destination Management Plan at the World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves and Wonambi Fossil Centre. Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC), the region’s Regional Tourism Organisation, will officially launch the Limestone Coast […]

Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) is calling on childcare providers, families, employers and communities across the region to help shape a new national inquiry into early childhood education and care in rural, regional and remote Australia. The Senate Education and Employment References Committee is examining whether Australia’s early childhood education and care system is […]

14 July 2026 Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) has officially commenced its role as the Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) for the Limestone Coast, marking an exciting new chapter for one of South Australia’s most recognised visitor destinations. From 1 July, RDALC assumed responsibility for the Regional Tourism Office, working closely with the Limestone Coast […]

Tuesday 7 July 2026 A comprehensive report into early childcare demand, opportunities and future investment priorities in the Limestone Coast region has been released today. The Limestone Coast Early Childhood Education and Care Report was compiled by Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) with funding from the Office for Early Childhood Development. The report identifies […]

Monday 8 December 2025 Access to quality childcare is essential to the future strength of the Limestone Coast workforce. As families strive to fully participate in the regional economy, ongoing gaps in childcare availability continue to limit both individual opportunity and broader economic growth. Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) is undertaking a region-wide overview […]

Eleven Limestone Coast leaders have completed the intensive Company Directors Course™, delivered in Mount Gambier by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) is proud to have brought this nationally renowned program to the region, providing established professionals with advanced training in governance, finance, risk, strategy, and board effectiveness. […]

Sixteen emerging leaders from across seven Limestone Coast council areas graduated on Wednesday 7 May, marking the completion of a six-month leadership program delivered by Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast. Throughout the program, participants strengthened their skills, built lasting networks, and prepared to lead meaningful change within their communities. The program supported individuals ready to […]

Registrations are now open for the local leadership program that participants have described as life changing. ‘All Leaders at all levels’ is the motto for this phase of the Limestone Coast Leadership Program, hosted by Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC). “Participants in the Emerging Leaders Program will gain confidence and foundational leadership skills, with […]

This week, Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) welcomes a new CEO who is no stranger to the organisation. Lauren Oxlade has been Manager Investment & Infrastructure at RDALC since December 2022 and welcomes the opportunity to take on the new role. Prior to joining RDALC, Ms Oxlade spent almost 8 years at Wattle Range […]

Forty-eight leaders from industry and government met in Mount Gambier recently to discuss the outlook for hydrogen and other renewables in the Limestone Coast and Green Triangle. With presentations from the Office for Hydrogen Power, the Industry Capability Network (ICN), the Committee for Portland and the entX LCH2 (Limestone Coast Hydrogen Development)and Kimberly Clark Australia, […]