Investing in the future of regional healthcare

Attracting and retaining skilled healthcare professionals remains one of the most important priorities for regional communities. To help strengthen the future medical workforce in Mackay and the Isaac region, the Local Buying Foundation is supporting the AMAQ Junior...

Building creative businesses in Port Hedland

The Local Buying Foundation has awarded funding to The Junction Co. to deliver the Radius Pilbara: Emerging Artists Mentorship & Enterprise Program, an initiative designed to build the business capability of emerging artists and makers by developing skills in...

Applied AI for Regional Decision Makers

In March 2026, Greater Whitsunday Innovation hosted Applied AI for Regional Decision Makers, a practical workshop designed to help business owners and leaders understand how artificial intelligence can support everyday operations. Held in Mackay on 19 March, the...

Indigenous voices guiding the future of SA Trading Tracks

A key milestone has been reached in the South Australian Trading Tracks pilot with the establishment of the Indigenous Business Reference Group, a regionally grounded advisory group supporting the future direction of the program. The Indigenous Business Reference...