IPSWICH & WEST MORETON
RDA Ipswich & West Moreton has continued its strong advocacy for regional communities, with Rees meeting Federal representatives in Canberra this week to elevate key priority projects. During a visit to Parliament House, Rees met with Blair MP Shayne Neumann…
Rees attended the RDA National Forum 2025 in Canberra, hosted by the Hon Kristy McBain MP. The forum brought together representatives from RDAs across Australia to share insights, celebrate achievements, and highlight the critical work being delivered in regional communities.…
RDA Ipswich & West Moreton is pleased to share that our Regional Energy Transition Collaborative (RETC) project has been selected for the Regional Renewables: Community Showcase, now available on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the…
RDA Ipswich & West Moreton attended the Jobs Now – Ipswich Workforce Australia Local Jobs Taskforce Expo yesterday, joining regional employers, employment providers and community organisations in a strong show of commitment to building a resilient local workforce. The event…
The vibrant jacarandas of Esk provided a stunning backdrop as RDA Ipswich & West Moreton presented to Somerset Regional Council last week. Rees Banks shared updates on the IWM Jobs Portal, highlighting continued growth in both regional employers and job…
Job seekers across the region are invited to connect directly with local employers at the upcoming Jobs Now! Ipswich Expo, to be held on Monday 3 November 2025 from 9:30am to 12:00pm at the North Ipswich Reserve Function Centre. The…
RDA Ipswich & West Moreton CEO Rees Banks recently joined Geoff Goh, Manager of Food & Agribusiness, and Julie Mark, Principal Trade & Investment Officer from Trade & Investment Queensland (TIQ), for a site visit to SnWen Queensland in Marburg.…
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Ipswich & West Moreton has released its 2024 Project Status Report, outlining key achievements and initiatives from July 2024 to June 2025. The report highlights RDA IWM’s ongoing efforts to drive sustainable regional development across the…
Yesterday, Rees and Bri attended the First Nations Business Expo in Toowoomba, where they heard from inspiring First Nations business owners and entrepreneurs who are driving change in their communities. The event featured a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the challenges…
Queensland women looking to re-enter the workforce can now apply for the Women’s Career Grant, offering up to $4,999 in funding to support their return to meaningful employment. Applications open Monday, 3 November 2025, with funding available until 30 June…