HRDC

The Harden Regional Development Corporation Inc (HRDC) brings together diverse groups to pursue a cohesive strategic direction for the Harden Murrumburrah region, focused on cultural well being, economic growth, diversity and sustainability.

HRDC seeks to achieve this vision by: building relationships and liaising with community and business to understand local needs and future requirements to enable and promote population growth, community engagement and infrastructure expansion, partnering with community groups, local government and private industry on collaborative projects which benefit the cultural and economic growth and sustainability of the townships and increasing resilience through lifelong learning, skill building and mentoring.

Harden Newsagency

​The Harden Newsagency has been family owned and operated for the past 14 years. During that time the business has adjusted to meet customer demands.

The Harden Newsagency offers coffee, cold drinks, dry cleaning (agent for Young DryCleaners) and fit watch batteries and bands. They are also agents for the Southwest Credit Union for member withdrawal and deposits.

Still a traditional newsagency offering papers,cards, Lotto, giftware, office supplies and stationery. They also are able to top up Ladbrokes account, take Bitcoin deposits, swap or sell Soda King cylinders and will be getting BPAY.

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The Retro

Harden now has a reliable and tasty fast food joint thanks to Nelli and Gus Metcalfe. The couple leased The Retro six weeks ago after realising that Harden had a need for the service.

Previously they owned the Wallendbeen Snack Shack for five years. The response from the community has been strong with many locals supporting the new business. The Retro is open from 9am to 9pm seven days a week providing fresh food and friendly service.

They offer signature dishes including the B-Double burger and hot chilli woman as well as hot doughnuts, gluten free and vegetarian meals and freshly battered fish and chips.

Collins Real Estate

A dedication to his hometown and passion for the area has seen Scott Collins build his own business in Harden.

Collins Town and Country Real Estate has been running for the past 11 years employing two part-time staff, Ros Bradford and Fiona Collins.

Mr Collins is Harden’s only local agent but real estate isn’t his only interest, he also finds time to run a small farm and help raise his three children James, Emma and Sara, along with wife Fiona.

The best part of the job for Mr Collins is seeing happy customers after a sale.

“It gives me a real sense of satisfaction,” he said.