Industry Growth Program
1 December, 2023
The Industry Growth Program is now open, with startups and innovative small and medium businesses able to apply for expert advice on their commercialisation and growth projects. The Industry Growth Program enables eligible SMEs to receive advice from industry experts, with a particular focus on ...
Developing the North Survey
27 November, 2023
Do you have something to say on developing Northern Australia, if so, you are invited to participate in a survey that will enable us to quantify the importance of the 14 priorities in relation to Developing the North White Paper. The Government is committed to a fair, sustainable and prosperous ...
Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program ready for take-off
7 November, 2023
Australia’s airstrip network provides a vital service to people living in rural and remote areas. The Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program (Round 10) will improve network safety, while enabling better access to important supplies and emergency care for all Australian communities. Australia’s remote ...
Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund – now open
29 September, 2023
The $45 million Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund helps to make sure local sport and active recreation facilities are safe, accessible, inclusive and more efficient. The program supports new and upgraded facilities to meet local community activity. There are two categories for ...
Aviation White Paper – a flight plan for innovation and growth in the sector
29 September, 2023
Local communities, councils and airport operators are encouraged to have their say on the Aviation White Paper which will set the long-term policies to guide the next generation of growth and innovation in the aviation sector. As part of the process to develop the White Paper, the Department of ...
$8 million Ignite Super Round Funding is open!
11 September, 2023
Calling all Queensland-based small to medium-sized businesses and startups! Do you have a functional prototype product or service almost market-ready? Or perhaps an innovative new product or service at the minimum viable product stage ready to hit the market? If your answer is a resounding YES, ...
Survey – Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy
29 August, 2023
The purpose of this survey is to understand suppliers’ views on the draft Policy and its requirements with to feedback to be considered in future stages of the draft Policy development. Who Should Respond The survey is open and there is no restriction on who can respond. Completion time is ...
Consultation opens for new $30 million program to accelerate ag-tech uptake
2 August, 2023
Public consultation is now open on the draft program guidelines for the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP). This innovative $30 million program will enable primary producers to extend connectivity to boost productivity, improve health and safety and support sustainable resource management. ...
Heywire competition now open!

31 July, 2023
The ABC is calling for stories from young people to be entered in the Heywire Competition! This annual storytelling competition showcases what life is like in regional, rural and remote Australia. Up to 40 winners, chosen from right across Australia, will work with ABC producers to see their ...
Decarbonisation Action Plan Workshop – Rockhampton
12 July, 2023
If you want to understand your carbon footprint and take action to reduce it, you should attend this four hour workshop with sustainability experts from The Ecoefficiency Group. This workshop will assist you to: Understand the importance of sustainable manufacturing and how decarbonisation ...