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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…

The Ipswich and West Moreton (IWM) Jobs Portal has hit a major milestone, with a record 8,000 job seekers now registered on the platform. Over the past year, jobs advertised through the portal have reached more than 245,000 people via…

The Buy Smart Competition is back again for 2025, giving Queensland school students the chance to build their consumer literacy and win a share of over $15,000 in prizes for themselves and their schools. Run by the Queensland Government, this annual competition helps students…

Key stakeholders came together in the Lockyer Valley this week to explore opportunities under Growing Workforce Participation – Round 4, a program aimed at increasing regional employment and strengthening workforce pathways. The session brought together Tom Rowe (TAFE Queensland), Darren…

Rosewood businesses recently benefited from the Business Booth initiative, which provided one-on-one mentoring and practical support to help local operators overcome challenges and explore growth opportunities. Delivered by Naomi George from Ipswich City Council’s Economic Development Team, and supported by…