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Queensland’s home-grown combat vehicles are reportedly on the verge of making a global impact as one of Australia’s largest defence exports, according to a proposed deal soon to be signed by the Federal Government. The deal involves exporting the locally…

Are you currently in pursuit of a fresh career opportunity? Perhaps you’re seeking a new role that not only fulfils your professional ambitions. Launched to serve as a bridge between job seekers and employers in the Ipswich & West Moreton…

The 2023-2024 Annual Business Plan for Regional Development Australia Ipswich & West Moreton has been strategically designed. Our yearly operational plan explores our deepening commitment to an array of projects, including the Springfield Regional Jobs Committee, Springfield Jobs Portal, Local…

Queensland will be better protected and prepared for future natural disasters following today’s announcement of 50 local projects funded under Round One of the Albanese Government’s new Disaster Ready Fund. Queensland will benefit from over $150 million in combined investment…

Applications for the 2023 Indigenous Languages Grants program are open, with grants of up to $10,000 available for Queensland-based initiatives that support the preservation of First Nations languages. Funding for community-led language projects promises to revitalise an important part of…

When the Springfield Regional Jobs Committee partnered with Multicultural Australia to deliver the first Multicultural Jobs Forum in Springfield last week, as a local solution to support people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We organised this so that job seekers could meet with…

Last week meeting of the RDAIWM-managed program, the Community Energy Zone, was held with the Ipswich Council regarding our MOU, which is being developed. This included a visit by fellow program members, including RDAIWM Committee Member James Sturges, with a…

A major piece of community infrastructure in Withcott has just received an upgrade, all thanks to a funding boost from the Australian Government. Parking and accessibility at Springbrook Park, located at the Withcott Sporting Complex is now safer – and…

Our Chief Executive Officer, Rees Banks had the opportunity to catch up with a familiar face, Queensland’s new Chief Entrepreneur, Julia Spicer along with RDAIWM Committee Member, James Sturges. Invited by Ipswich City Council, Julia spoke about the importance of regional…

Great turn out today at the first ever Multicultural Jobs Forum! Our Springfield Regional Jobs Committee, partnered with Multicultural Australia brought employers and staff together with jobseekers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to start conversations around employment. Our aim…