Hydrogen Summit Enterprise Evening 

More than 200 people attended the recent Hydrogen Summit in Chinchilla on 14 June. It was an informative discussion hearing from industry experts on how our region can adopt and foster hydrogen to our ever increasing brag sheet of energy production. It was great to hear from CS Energy on their proposed project and how they plan to produce locally made H2 at their Kogan plant. As we start our journey to meet emission reductions, one thing is for sure, our region will play a major role in this process. This is due to our regions competitive advantage in new energy production and major infrastructure, supported by the Queensland Government's recent $2 billion announcement to support jobs and industries. Check out the photos here.

More Solar On Its Way

The Western Downs is continuing to build on its status as the Energy Capital of Queensland with the announcement of one of Japan's largest solar investments in Australia - a 204 MW solar farm to be developed at Edenvale near Chinchilla by Japanese companies Sojitz and ENEOS.

Circular Economy 

Sustainability in major projects is now a must, not just a want. Project owners are aligning their projects needs to environmental best practice and are seeking cost efficient innovation in tenders and projects which the circular economy will play a major role. The circular economy keeps products and resources working for longer, making their use more efficient while eliminating waste and the continuous use of finite resources.

With the already available resources and products in our region, TSBE and the Ash Development Association of Australia recently conducted an interactive workshop to explore how locally produced by-products from traditional resources industry can provide cost effective and environmental outcomes for civil, rail and building projects. If you are looking for innovation or new products, the TSBE team are happy to connect you to a range of businesses who specialise in these solutions. Please contact lance@tsbe.com.au to discuss this.

400M Agrifood Innovation Forum

On 2 June over 100 delegates gathered for the 400M Agrifood Innovation Forum at the Empire Theatre to learn about innovative market leading solutions solving major issues including regional connectivity, technology adoption and use of natural resources. The forum drives the adoption of AgTech and delegates heard from global leaders in innovation, and networked with industry professionals to investigate opportunities to grow their Agrifood business in the future. Check out the photos here.

The following morning everyone gathered at the TAFE Queensland Rural Centre of Excellence for day two of the 400M Agrifood Innovation Forum. Thank you to the exhibitors who showcased their state of the art equipment, offering delegates a great opportunity to see the technology in action. We had everything from drones and thermal cameras to a robot dog! Check out the photos here.

The Chef's Table 2021

Western Downs producer showcased their  meat and vegetables as part of the menu at a five-course gourmet lunch at The Chef’s Table hosted at Jimbour House.

150 diners enjoyed the flavours of local pork, fish, goat, eggs and beef for an elegant dining experience thanks to our fabulous local producers including Aussie Pork Suppliers - Jerky and Floss, Condabilla Fish, Woods Group, Grassland Goats, SunPork Fresh Foods, KCRidge Pastured Eggs & Pastured Heritage Pork and Jimbour Beef.

A big thank you to our sponsors Baker Rossow Consulting Engineers, Australia Pacific LNG and our hosts Western Downs Regional Council.

Check out all the photos here.

Health 2030

TSBE Health recently launched the Health 2030 - Growing the Economy through Healthcare  discussion paper which is helping to identify the industry’s key growth opportunities and pathways. This is essential to turn the Darling Downs into a regional health powerhouse.

Growing the economy actively through the health industry is absolutely an Australian-first and we already have regional cities ringing us and asking what we’re doing in health.

This is a starting point on the path to developing a road map for growth in health-related services in the Toowoomba and Surat Basin region.

Check out Health 2030 here.

We Can't Wait...

It was good to see that the Queensland Government has committed $42 million over four years to construct a two-theatre day surgery unit at the Baillie Henderson Hospital Campus. We can't wait to see the next steps towards the much needed Baillie Henderson Redevelopment for the Toowoomba Hospital. Check out the video here.

Hospital Health Sustainability Group

On 31 May TSBE was invited to join the Circular Economy Workshop hosted by QHealth Sustainability Network which consists of the private and public hospitals in Brisbane. This work shop was designed to get a better understanding of what the circular economy is and how can it provide value to the heathcare sector.

When’s the last time you took time out to view your business from another angle? 

On 2 June a roomful of Western Downs businesses were taken through a strategic process to generate ideas on how to deliver their products or services via different channels to different customers. 

The participants at the Commercialisation and Growth Workshop commented on how beneficial it was to do this in a calm, methodical way rather than waiting until a crisis (pandemic!) is on the doorstep.  

Keep your eye out for our HR focused workshop in the coming months.

Business Navigator Western Downs welcomes new member to the team

Paulene Rorich has a strong track record of leading organisational transformation and change initiatives. Passionate about assisting business owners in identifying and removing barriers in their business processes, Paulene is keen to help clients in the Western Downs identify and develop the systems and structures needed in their business to support sustainable growth. Born and raised in North Queensland, Paulene has spent equal time living and working in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, and is now calling the Darling Downs region home.

Paulene (left) is pictured with fellow Business Navigator Suzie Wood at the TSBE Hydrogen Summit in Chinchilla.