IPSWICH & WEST MORETON
Community groups across the region are being encouraged to get their applications in for the Gambling Community Benefit Fund’s (GCBF) $100K Super Round, now officially open and closing on 18 July 2025. This special funding round offers not-for-profit organisations the chance to…
The team from RDA Ipswich & West Moreton recently hit the road to the Scenic Rim, marking the first official regional visit for newly appointed Chair, Councillor Nicole Jonic of Ipswich City Council. Kicking Off with Jon Krause MPThe day…
What a morning it has been at the Launch to Employment & Multicultural Jobs Forum organised by Springfield Regional Jobs Committee! A huge thank you to all the businesses, community partners, and local job seekers who made the Launch to…
This week, our much-loved CEO, Rees Banks, met with esteemed Energy Engineer Ashley Bland from Constructive Energy in Orange, NSW, to discuss the future of renewable energy. While not every region is suitable for wind farms, regional Australia has a…
RDA Ipswich & West Moreton continued its regional engagement last week with a visit to the Lockyer Valley, where members met with Jim McDonald MP and representatives from Lockyer Valley Regional Council. The visit included the official introduction of newly…
The popular Ipswich Business Booth recently made a stop in Redbank Plains, providing valuable mentoring and business support to local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Delivered through a partnership between Ipswich City Council’s Economic Development Team, the Department of Customer…
Two Somerset towns have been recognised among Queensland’s best, with Kilcoy and Toogoolawah named finalists in the 2025 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards, presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC). Kilcoy is a finalist in the Top Small Town category,…
Food lovers are in for a treat this June as Scenic Rim Eat Local Month returns, celebrating the region’s renowned producers, chefs, and rich food culture. Held across every weekend in June, the month-long festival offers a packed program of…
As the NRL marks the 2025 Women in League Round, the Scenic Rim is celebrating a major win for local sport and gender equity. Scenic Rim Regional Council has secured over $1.13 million in Australian Government funding to build female-friendly change…
Regional challenges and opportunities took centre stage at the latest University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) Thought Leadership Series event, where an expert panel explored strategies for building stronger, more sustainable communities. Chaired by Professor Ben Lyons, the panel featured prominent…