Celebrating Local Business Excellence

The Port Augusta Outstanding Business Awards highlighted the strength and diversity of the local business community, creating an important platform for recognition and growth. This year marked a milestone with the introduction of the Indigenous Business of Excellence...

Elevating leadership in the Pilbara

The Women of the Pilbara Forum 2025 brought together people from across the region to share ideas, learn practical skills and build stronger networks. Hosted by the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce and Industry and supported by the Local Buying Foundation, the event...

Men’s Voice in Changing Navigating Diversity

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...

Strengthening Leadership and Workforce Participation

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...

Keeping SA Far North Business Safe Online

In an increasingly digital world, small businesses are more vulnerable than ever to cyber threats. For regional and remote communities, the risks are compounded by limited access to digital literacy training and cybersecurity support. That’s why the Local Buying...