Apr 1, 2026
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...
Jan 13, 2026
Resource Industry Network (RIN) will deliver two transformative initiatives in 2026: the International Women’s Day (IWD) Student Ticket Sponsorship and the annual Safety Conference. These projects are designed to foster diversity, inclusion and safety excellence...
Jan 13, 2026
Greater Whitsunday Innovation (GWI) will be delivering two transformative initiatives sponsored by the Local Buying Foundation (LBF): a three-part AI for Business workshop series and the second Tech Verge Summit, scheduled for 28–29 May 2026. These initiatives aim to...
Jan 13, 2026
The Local Buying Foundation (LBF) is proud to announce support for the Isaac Resource Excellence Precinct (IREP) Business Development Project, delivered by the Resource Centre of Excellence (RCOE). This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone in...
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...
Jul 19, 2025
The Resources Centre of Excellence in Mackay saw as many as 360 attendees gathered for the Queensland Resources and Innovation Expo on 11 July 2025, a full-day event showcasing the strength, innovation and collaboration of Queensland’s resource sector. The Expo...
