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AUSVEG has released a valuable new resource – Growing a Career in Horticulture – designed to inspire students, job seekers, and career changers to explore the many pathways within Australia’s dynamic horticulture industry. As the demand for skilled workers in…

RDA Ipswich & West Moreton was proud to take part in the Woodcrest State College Careers Expo, joining forces with the Springfield Regional Jobs Committee and the Link and Launch team. Students from Year 6 to Year 12, including those…

The Ipswich NAIDOC 2025 Family & Cultural Celebration brought together community, culture and connection in a powerful day honouring the identity, resilience and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Held on the lands traditionally known as Tulmur, home…

Momentum is building in the Bromelton State Development Area (SDA), as interest from businesses seeking to establish operations in the region continues to grow. At a recent Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce event, members of the Bromelton Business Group (BBG) and…

The Lockyer Valley is set to become a key player in Queensland’s innovation economy, with the University of Queensland awarded $21.8 million to establish the Queensland Animal Science Innovation Hub at its Gatton campus. The funding is part of the…

A new Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) has been formed to support the Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Collaborative, a regional initiative aimed at strengthening agricultural and industrial water security. This group will play a critical role in helping shape the…

RETC would like to thank the Ipswich community for your incredible support throughout our energy sharing project. RDA Ipswich & West Moreton would like to thank our partners Constructive Energy, CS Energy and Queensland State Development for their ongoing support and…

TAFE Queensland has just opened its brand new Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre at Eagle Farm – and it’s seriously impressive. Rees Banks from RDA Ipswich & West Moreton attended the launch alongside committee member Katey Cochrane, joining a big…

A day well spent in the beautiful Somerset Region! We caught up with Cr Sally Jess to chat all things Somerset — including a few tips on her appointment as the newest RDA committee member and diving into the latest Somerset Region job stats…

The Parent and Pathways Information Evening, held on Monday, 16 June, was a resounding success, attracting over 150 parents and students from across the region. The event generated a high level of energy and engagement, with participants eager to explore the…