9 March 2026
More essential infrastructure. More homes.
Before a home can be built, the right foundations need to be laid.
The Queensland Government’s $2 billion Residential Activation Fund is helping remove barriers that can delay housing development, delivering more places for Queenslanders to call home.
Round 1 of the Residential Activation Fund has supported 98 projects across Queensland. We are already seeing ground being broken and work commencing in places like Charleville, Maroochydore, Fernvale South, Logan and Rockhampton!
Even better – at least half of the total fund will support projects in regional, rural and remote Queensland.
Applications are now open for Round 2. $500 million is available for eligible local governments and developers to deliver essential infrastructure projects like roads, water, sewerage, stormwater and power.
How the Scenic Rim is benefiting from a major investment in biofuel innovation
Big investments matter most when local communities feel the impact. The Office of the Coordinator‑General is bringing government agencies together to help these projects progress smoothly and give confidence to everyone involved.
That’s exactly what’s happening with the new Scenic Rim Agricultural Industrial Precinct at Kalbar. This project puts regional jobs, local farmers and energy security front and centre.
Backed by investment from Wollemi Capital and Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), and led by local grower Kalfresh, this bioenergy and food hub is transforming farm waste that would otherwise be thrown away into clean energy and natural fertilisers.
Once up and running, the project could produce enough energy to power up to 31,000 homes and support more than 1,000 jobs during construction and operation, creating new opportunities for local workers and businesses.
We spoke to CEO Richard Gorman and Founding Director Robert Hinrichsen about how Kalfresh is working with the Queensland Government to support local jobs and long-term growth for regional Queensland. Watch the interview below or read more about how the Office of the Coordinator-General is helping create opportunities for local communities and sustainable growth in the Scenic Rim.
Upskill your business
Finding the time to build new skills — especially around tendering and major contracts — can feel overwhelming. But when you’re competing for larger opportunities, strong business capability can be the difference between being shortlisted or overlooked.
We’ve refreshed the ‘Why Choose Your Business’ video series to make it shorter, sharper, and even easier to put into action. No jargon. No theory. Just practical advice designed to help your business present itself with confidence and credibility.
These bite‑sized videos are perfect for upskilling between jobs, on the road or whenever you have a few spare minutes.
👉 Upskill at your own pace and access the full video series
Top ten tips for tendering
📆 Tuesday 17 March
📍 Online
Improve your approach to tendering and how to address the non-price criteria in tender documents.
Women in bio
This International Women’s Week we celebrate the women driving innovation. The recent Women in Bio and Health Industry Forum showcased practical strategies, real‑world insights and meaningful connections – highlighting the many pathways for women across the sector. Read more.
The start of every home
From turning on the lights to walking the dog, everyday life depends on infrastructure we rarely see. Go beneath the surface and explore why planning hidden infrastructure is the start of every home. Read more.