IPSWICH & WEST MORETON
IPSWICH & WEST MORETON
RDA Ipswich & West Moreton CEO Rees Banks attended the Cocktail Reception celebrating the commencement of the University of Southern Queensland’s new Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Paul Mazerolle. Hosted by UniSQ, the event brought together leaders from government, education, industry…
Rees Banks and Liz Conroy, Project Manager for the Springfield Regional Jobs Committee, recently attended the Employment and Training Forum in Ipswich, joining industry and employment stakeholders from across the region. The forum provided an opportunity to connect with key…
Queensland small businesses are being encouraged to consider hiring apprentices and trainees this Small Business Month, with a range of financial incentives, tools and support now available to make it more accessible than ever. Programs delivered through Business Queensland are…
Small businesses are the backbone of the Ipswich and West Moreton region, and this year’s Queensland Small Business Month is set to celebrate their vital role in driving local jobs, innovation and community connection. Across Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Somerset and…
Businesses across Queensland are being encouraged to have their say on the future of energy, with a new survey launched to better understand the needs and challenges faced by the sector. Regional Development Australia Queensland, in partnership with Ergon Energy…
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…