One of the World’s 10 Most Fertile Food Bowls Is Right Here in Australia

How can one of Australia’s most important food bowls help feed Brisbane 2032 and beyond?

In this episode of The Connector on ​⁠ Founder Belinda Coates is joined by Tanya Milligan, Mayor of Lockyer Valley Regional Council, to explore the region’s critical role in food production, water security and the future of South East Queensland.

The conversation examines the proposed Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme, including the innovative use of recycled water to deliver a more reliable irrigation supply and unlock greater agricultural capacity.

Mayor Milligan discusses what greater water security could mean for growers, food production, jobs and regional investment and how the Lockyer Valley is preparing for the growth and opportunities surrounding the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.