Northern Australian Regional Digital Health Collaborative: Digital health solutions for a healthier north The Northern Australian Regional Digital Health Collaborative was launched online in May 2024. It’s a partnership between six lead organisations in health, science, technology, and academics sectors. Together they’re helping the healthcare system in rural, regional and [...]
10 May 2024: The CRCNA hosted a sold-out lunch at Beef Week today, showcasing tropical beef production from Northern Australia. Australia’s most celebrated First Nations chef bought the flavours of the outback to Darumbal Country in Rockhampton as part of the Beef2024 Celebrity Chef Program. Mark Olive, aka ‘The Black Olive’, [...]
At the CRC for Developing Northern Australia we are constantly striving to enhance user experiences in accessing research and resources. Our newly developed website provides valuable information on CRCNA research into northern industry focus areas of: First Nations led business development Agriculture Aquaculture Water development and Health service delivery. The [...]
22 March 2024: The CRCNA is pleased to announce a new shared leadership model to drive the organisation through its research delivery and translation phase. Anthony Curro and Sarah Docherty have been appointed as Chief Executives of the CRCNA and both bring a wealth of experience living and working across [...]
A pilot project is underway in the Fitzroy River waterways to explore whether hyacinth, an invasive and fast spreading weed, could be turned into mulch or compost for agricultural use. Around 500 tonnes of the weed will be removed from Murray Lagoon near Rockhampton and turned into mulch or compost. [...]
Research by the CRCNA is helping to deepen Australia’s relationship with ASEAN by supporting the north’s agricultural sector to supply high-quality agri-food products. Northern Australia and the ASEAN region are natural partners for cooperation given the strategic location in the Asia-Pacific. Northern Australia provides world-class agriculture, food, tropical health research, [...]
Jacked Up: The tropical fruit meat alternative As demand for plant-based foods increases, researchers are looking at ways to scale up production of jackfruit. Watch the story here. ABC Journalist, Kristy O’Brien Posted 3 March 2024 CRCNA project A.2.2021052 Demonstrating Next-Generation Resilient Orchard Production Systems for Tropical Crops (jackfruit) [...]
The CRCNA welcomes a new Board Director, Mr Duane Fraser, following the resignation of Mr Ronald (Ricky) Archer. Mr Ricky Archer announced his resignation following his appointment as the first ever First Nations Director of Parks Australia. Mr Duane Fraser is a proud Wulgurukaba and Bidjara man and brings a [...]