Strengthening Connections in the Lockyer Valley

RDA Ipswich & West Moreton Chair Nicole Jonic and Rees Banks recently spent a day in the Lockyer Valley, meeting with regional leaders and visiting key community sites to strengthen partnerships and explore local priorities.

The day began at the Lockyer Valley Turf Club for the Lockyer Valley Equine Meeting, where discussions centred around the development of the region’s dedicated Equine Precinct – a project with strong local backing and significant future potential.

For more information, visit – lockyervalleyequineprecinct.com.au/

The team then visited Littleton Park, the site of this weekend’s Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures. The festival promises a full day of cultural celebration, with food, live music, market stalls, and community performances.

For more information, visit – lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-services/multicultural/lockyer-valley-festival-of-cultures-2025

Lunch with Mayor Tanya Milligan at Gatton’s Love and Karma café provided the opportunity to discuss regional priorities and the importance of local leadership in driving economic growth and community wellbeing.

For more information, visit – rdaiwm.org.au/what-our-community-needs/

The final stop was the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, where Nicole and Rees toured the newly opened Military Museum – a significant addition to the region that honours the service and sacrifice of local veterans.

For more information, visit – lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-region/facilities/community-halls-and-centres/lockyer-valley-cultural-centre

The visit highlighted the depth of community pride and ambition across the Lockyer Valley and reinforced the importance of ongoing collaboration to support future growth and regional opportunity.