Isaac Tourism Development Officer Funded Role

Brianna Baggow was appointed by Mackay Isaac Tourism (MIT) as the Isaac Tourism Development Officer in January 2024, thanks to the Queensland Local Buying Foundation providing funding for this role as part of the broader Bridging the Boundaries funded positions...

Upper Spencer Gulf Workforce Summit

The Local Buying Foundation joined regional partners to sponsor the 2nd Annual Upper Spencer Gulf Workforce Summit, held in Port Augusta in August. This event brought together industry, government, and regional stakeholders to tackle the significant workforce...

Empowering Future Agricultural Leaders through LEADAg Program

During Week 1 of the LEADAg Youth program a group of enthusiastic young participants kicked off their journey in agricultural leadership through a week of hands-on experiences and expert insights into the industry. The program offered a blend of training and...

Port Augusta Investment and Attraction Strategy

The Local Buying Foundation has approved part-funding for Regional Development Australia (RDA) Far North to develop an updated Investment and Attraction Strategy for the Port Augusta region. This initiative falls under the Industry Promotion and Economic Development...

Newman Chamber of Commerce Women’s Summit 2024

The inaugural Newman Women’s Summit – themed “Mindset”, sponsored by the WA Local Buying Foundation, took place last weekend in Newman, bringing together over 150 women from the Pilbara Region to celebrate leadership, resilience, and empowerment. This two-day summit,...