Recent News

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, […]

The State Government has allocated an additional $2 million in funding to extend a highly successful program fostering future leaders in regional South Australia. The Regional Leadership Development Program (RLDP) was established in 2022 and designed to empower a broader cohort of leaders from regional communities, including recent graduate Tiahni Adamson, named 2024 Young South […]

In an effort to enhance communication skills and empower individuals in the region, Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) recently hosted two dynamic 3-hour workshops in mastering challenging conversations. Tailored for both professional and personal situations, the workshops were held on Wednesday 15 November, at the Wulanda Recreation Centre in Mount Gambier. The workshops drew […]