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The Queensland Government has committed an additional $5 million over two years in the 2026–27 State Budget to progress investigations into the Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme, marking another important step towards strengthening the long-term resilience of one…

Local employers are invited to attend a practical Business and Workforce Capability Workshop designed to help businesses attract, retain and develop the workforce they need to grow. Hosted by the Department of Customer Service, Small and Family Business in partnership…

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Ipswich & West Moreton CEO Rees Banks recently met with Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz MP, during a visit to Canberra to discuss the opportunities, challenges and future priorities of communities across the Ipswich &…

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Ipswich & West Moreton CEO Rees Banks has spent the week in Canberra meeting with Federal representatives to advocate for the projects and priorities identified by communities across the Ipswich & West Moreton region. The visit…

Friday 19 June 2026, RDA Ipswich & West Moreton CEO Rees Banks joined community members at Queens Park, Ipswich for the opening of the new Ceremonial Healing and Remembrance Place – a significant space acknowledging the history and cultural importance…

Women aged 15 years and over across the Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset regions are being encouraged to take advantage of free MS Office 365 training available through the Women in Agriculture Workforce Connections Project. The training is…

Somerset employers are being encouraged to take advantage of a series of free employer support sessions being delivered across the region this July through the Women in Agriculture Workforce Connections Project. The sessions are designed to support local businesses with…

Queensland farmers and producers are invited to attend a practical and engaging resilience workshop at Tamborine Mountain this June, designed to support personal wellbeing and strengthen business resilience during challenging times. Hosted by QFF, the all-day session will feature international…

Construction is now underway on the Toogoolawah Gateway Project (officially the Toogoolawah Library and Cultural Centre), marking an exciting milestone for the Somerset region. Located on Cressbrook Street, the $5.2 million project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and…

As cooler temperatures settle across South East Queensland, the township of Esk is once again bringing warmth and colour to the streets with its much-loved crocheted tree displays. Each year, colourful handmade blankets are wrapped around trees throughout the town,…