Sep 30, 2025
A new initiative led by Regional Development Australia Greater Whitsunday (RDAGW) is helping progress diversity, inclusion and safer, more productive workplaces across the region. With support from the Local Buying Foundation, the program focuses on engaging men as...
Sep 30, 2025
Two new regional intakes of the Women in Leadership program are set to boost leadership capability and workforce participation across the Bowen Basin and Mackay. Delivered by Regional Development Australia Greater Whitsunday, the program is designed to build...
Sep 15, 2025
The Upper Hunter Showcase, hosted by the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 6 September, brought together the region’s vibrant business community for a full-day event that celebrated local capability and collaboration. This annual showcase has become a...
Sep 4, 2025
The Local Buying Program and the Local Buying Foundation has released its FY25 Annual Summary, showcasing a year of strategic investment, regional impact and continued support for small, local and Indigenous businesses across Australia. The summary outlines the...
Aug 20, 2025
Across 2025 and 2026, the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce is rolling out an exciting calendar of events designed to connect local businesses and spark new opportunities, and the Local Buying Foundation is proud to be part of it. These events go beyond networking;...
