Join Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland (RDA TNWQ) and Regional Economic Advisory (REA) for a free community insights session exploring the economic, workforce and investment trends shaping Hinchinbrook and the wider North Queensland region.

Hosted by the 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺, the session will feature independent economic insights, the latest data on major projects, workforce demand and industry growth, along with a panel discussion featuring local and regional leaders.

Whether you’re a business owner, industry representative, community leader, job seeker, student or local resident, this is an opportunity to hear what’s ahead, ask questions and be part of the conversation about the future of our region.

When: Tuesday 21 July 2026
Time: From 5pm

Where: The Powerhouse, 40 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Light catering and refreshments available

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝗗𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 – Chief Executive Officer, Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland
𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 – Regional Economist, Regional Economic Advisory
𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀 – Jobs Townsville North Queensland

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Rachel Cliffe – Telstra
James Doyle – Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
Casie Scott – NBN Co
Matt Derlagen – Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF)