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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…

Queensland’s manufacturing resurgence was front and centre at the Manufacturing Queensland, Women in Manufacturing Breakfast, a fantastic way to kick off our 2026 International Women’s Day events alongside the Future Forgeworks team, where we were pleased to join their table…

Students, families and community leaders gathered to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 at the recent TAFE Queensland Ipswich Graduation Ceremony 2025, recognising the hard work and dedication of graduates across a range of vocational training programs. Representing…

Representatives from Regional Development Australia (RDA) across Queensland recently came together for their quarterly meeting with the State Government to discuss regional priorities and emerging opportunities. RDA Ipswich & West Moreton CEO Rees Banks joined fellow RDA representatives at the…

A recent visit to Doug and Tracey from Native Oz Bushfoods offered a unique opportunity to experience authentic Australian bush foods and learn more about local Indigenous culture. Located in Ropley in the picturesque Lockyer Valley, the property showcases native…