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It’s been a busy start to February for RDA Deputy Chair Cr Nicole Jonic (Ipswich City Council) and CEO Rees Banks, who began the month with key discussions in Canberra. During their visit, Nicole and Rees met with Shayne Neumann…

Ipswich businesses have eagerly embraced the Business Booth, a free mentoring and support service provided by Ipswich City Council’s Economic Development Team in partnership with the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. Designed to help both new and established…

If you’ve launched a business in Ipswich within the past two years, this event is for you! Ipswich City Council is hosting the Business Ipswich: New Business Breakfast to connect and support the city’s newest entrepreneurs. Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025Time: 7:00…

The Little Phil Foundation is offering a 2025 Digital Marketing Grant to help Australian nonprofits enhance their digital presence and supporter engagement. With 93.5% of nonprofits needing digital marketing assistance and over 50% unable to accept online donations, the grant…

Ipswich job seekers looking to enhance their career prospects can now take advantage of Ipswich City Council Libraries’ ‘Kickstart Your Career’ program.  Designed to build job-ready skills, the program offers five engaging sessions to help participants prepare for success in…

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF), Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program, has opened applications for Round 123. This $35,000 standard grant round closes at midnight on 28 February 2025. The GCBF distributes approximately $60 million annually to not-for-profit groups,…

A new plan is now out to guide and explain Australian Government policies and programs for farming businesses and communities preparing for, managing through and recovering from drought.   The Drought Plan: The 5-year plan supports the National Drought Agreement (NDA)…

The Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) is back with its ninth round, offering grants of $2,500 to $20,000 to community organisations and local governments. These grants are designed to support infrastructure projects that deliver vital social benefits to local communities. Key…

The Australian Government is committed to ensuring the sustainability of its 10-year, over $120 billion infrastructure investment pipeline, delivering nationally significant projects while considering the impacts of inflation and cost of living pressures on Australians. Through the 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic…

Somerset Regional Council has achieved remarkable success, securing funding for two significant projects under the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program. Out of just six projects funded in Queensland, Somerset proudly claimed two, highlighting the Council’s dedication to community growth and…