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Metagen, a Gatton-based agritech company, this week welcomed Federal Member for Wright The Hon Scott Buchholz MP, Acting Mayor of Ipswich and RDA IWM Chair Cr Nicole Jonic, and RDA Ipswich & West Moreton CEO Rees Banks for a tour…

RDA Ipswich & West Moreton (RDAIWM) continued its strong engagement across the region with a visit to the Somerset Region this week. CEO Rees Banks and Ipswich Acting Mayor Cr Nicole Jonic began the morning with Cr Sally Jess —…

Community groups across Queensland have the opportunity to apply for funding of up to $35,000 through the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF). The program supports a wide range of local initiatives, from upgrading sporting facilities and…

The Southern Queensland Education Alliance (SQEA) was officially launched in Toowoomba yesterday by Professor Barney Glover AO, Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia. Led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) with TAFE Queensland as its foundation partner, the Alliance…

The RDA Ipswich & West Moreton team joined community leaders at the annual Mayoral Gala Ball in Esk on Saturday evening, an event dedicated to raising funds for Somerset’s most vulnerable residents. The ball was a major success, with auctions…

RDA Ipswich & West Moreton is pleased to support Scenic Rim Regional Council in the delivery of its Economic Development Strategy 2026–2030. The strategy provides a clear framework to guide sustainable growth across the region, with a focus on strengthening…

Early September, Rees Banks met with energy specialist Ashley Bland to present project findings from the Regional Energy Transition Collaborative at the Smart Energy Solutions Conference in Brisbane. Envisioned under the theme “keep energy local,” the project explored how communities…

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) is inviting submissions to the Review into the Impact of Key PALM Scheme Deed and Guidelines Settings. The Review will assess whether current deed and guideline settings are meeting government priorities, with…

Business owners considering expanding their team can now access a practical resource through Business.gov.au. The platform provides a comprehensive Guide to Hiring Employees, designed to help employers find the right staff while ensuring they meet all legal requirements. The guide…

Local businesses seeking to scale or streamline their operations are invited to take part in the upcoming Mentoring for Growth sessions, scheduled for Wednesday 3 September at 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich. The program offers a unique opportunity for business owners…