Greater Whitsunday Communities’ Key Workforce Accommodation Project

The QLD Local Buying Foundation is proud to announce it’s support the Greater Whitsunday Communities’ Key Workforce Accommodation Project, addressing one of the most pressing challenges for businesses in the Mackay region—access to housing for key workers....

GW3 Showcases Greater Whitsunday at SynBio Beta Conference

Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3), representing the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions, recently attended the SynBio Beta conference in the USA with support from the Local Buying Foundation. The event allowed GW3 to take part in the ‘Build Your Biofuture’...

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...

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...

Isaac Business Chamber: Strengthening Business Connections

The Local Buying Foundation is proud to support the Isaac Business Chamber through various initiatives aimed at fostering business growth and community engagement. This support includes the creation of marketing materials, such as flyers, to be distributed at all...

Spend in Singleton Gift Card Program

Business Singleton’s, Spend in Singleton Gift Card program has encouraged local spending and provided a significant boost to the Singleton economy. Launched initially in 2022 with impressive results, the Local Buying Foundation recognised the impact on the local...