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The 2026 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month is shaping up to be one of the region’s most exciting yet, following a vibrant launch event celebrating 15 years of the iconic paddock-to-plate experience. Rees Banks attended the launch, which showcased the…

Women working in agriculture across Ipswich and West Moreton are being encouraged to take part in a series of free workshops designed to strengthen farm businesses and support long-term success. Delivered through the Women in Agriculture program in partnership with…

The new Mater Springfield Public Hospital is set to transform healthcare access in one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions, following a behind-the-scenes pre-opening tour hosted by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. More than just a new medical facility, the hospital…

The team from RDA Ipswich & West Moreton recently attended Content Summit Australia 2026, spending two days exploring new and innovative ways to better represent their region through marketing and social media. The summit brought together leading voices in the…

Rees Banks attended the SEGRA Foundation National Regional and Economic Development Summit in Lithgow recently, where leaders from across Australia have gathered to discuss the future of regional communities. Held under the theme ‘A Future Made in Regional Australia’, the…

Liz Conroy, Project Manager for the Springfield Regional Jobs Committee, and Janne Dipple, Project Manager for the Women in Agriculture Project, attended the Ipswich Region Business, Careers and Jobs Expo on Thursday, engaging in a full day of conversations with…

A regional focus on trade and investment took centre stage yesterday as leaders and stakeholders gathered for a Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) meeting chaired by Rees, aimed at unlocking new opportunities across South East Queensland. The meeting brought together…

Regional leaders and industry stakeholders came together for the Primary Industries Prosper 2050 – Prosper Partnership Forum, providing a valuable pulse check on the current landscape and future direction of primary industries across the region. The forum focused on key…

Rees Banks, CEO of RDA Ipswich & West Moreton attended the Inala University Study Hub as it enters its early operational phase, laying the foundations for long-term impact across the local community. More than just a study space, the Hub…

The Springfield Regional Jobs Committee was pleased to attend the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce International Women’s Day Lunch, featuring an inspiring keynote from Jelena Dokic. With thanks to Springfield City Group for the invitation, the event brought together business…