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    <post_id>789</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[From Small Fry to Global Recognition]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Trevor Bowman and Radmila Bowman transformed a humble startup into a global sports success. What began with a single innovation, a
	flat-spring basketball goal, has propelled them to become a leading designer and supplier of elite sports equipment trusted on the world’s
	biggest stages. 
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/interview-phs/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-28 05:51:18</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>788</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[From Construction To Customers: Unleashing Business Growth Through Brisbane 2032]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[There is so much talk about the Olympics it can be hard to understand what the opportunity means for your business. We talk to a number of members who feel confused trying to interpret all of the available information and how it practically applies to their business. This article series is designed to explore these ideas with you.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/from-construction-to-customers-unleashing-business-growth-through-brisbane-2032/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-20 05:44:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>785</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Queensland Small Business Expo]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Business Queensland is hosting a free Small Business Expo at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 26 May as part of
Queensland Small Business Month. Support, exhibitions and presentations for businesses at every stage.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/queensland-small-business-expo/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-06 21:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>783</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Brisbane City Council is offering funded business training from short courses to bachelor degrees for aspiring leaders from multicultural
and CALD backgrounds. Applications close 20 April 2026. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/783/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/lord-mayors-multicultural-business-scholarship-program/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-01 20:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>784</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Queensland Government is offering matched funding grants of $100,000 to $1.5 million for eligible manufacturers through the Transforming
Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program. Round 1 closes Thursday 16 April at 1pm. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/784/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/transforming-queensland-manufacturing-grants-program/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-31 20:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>786</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[BNCC Member Benefit: Save on Corporate Health Insurance with Medibank]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[BNCC members can now access a boosted 12% ongoing corporate discount on health insurance through Medibank. Limited-time offer valid until 8
April 2026.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/786/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/events/bncc-member-benefit-save-on-corporate-health-insurance-with-medibank/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-30 20:51:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>781</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Brisbane 2032 New Opportunities for Local Businesses]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[We are hearing a lot about the economic impact of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games, but what does it actually mean for us and how
will it affect local businesses in South East Queensland? ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/781/BNCC-Website-2032-Article-Banners.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/brisbane-2032-new-opportunities-for-local-businesses/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-30 02:10:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>780</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Visual Merchandising Training Program]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Brisbane City Council is offering a fully funded visual merchandising training program for eligible retailers located within Brisbane’s
Local Government Area.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/780/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/visual-merchandising-training-program/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-24 18:11:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>779</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Free Workshop | Navigating Grants for Small Business: Research, Apply, Succeed]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Ready to unlock funding for your business? Brisbane City Council is hosting a free workshop to help you find the right grants, assess your
eligibility, and write applications that get results.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/779/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/navigating-grants-for-small-business-research-apply-succeed/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-15 19:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>778</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[CONTOURS: Lead with Heart | A Tribute to Women, Country and Courage]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Something truly special came out of our IWD Long Lunch. A tribute to women, Country and courage. Check out the artwork.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/778/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/contours-lead-with-heart-a-tribute-to-women-country-and-courage/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-09 20:58:53</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>775</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Master Digital Skills in 2026 - Free TAFE Courses]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Institute of Applied Technology – Digital is now enrolling for stackable Microcredentials in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud
Computing, Cyber Security and Software.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/775/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(24).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/master-digital-skills-in-2026-free-take-courses/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-25 20:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>776</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Meet Your International Women's Day Speakers]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[We're thrilled to introduce the incredible women who'll be sharing their insights, experiences, and inspiration at this year's International Women's Day Long Lunch.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/776/BNCC-IWD-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1200-x-675-px).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/events/meet-your-international-womens-day-speakers/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-22 22:35:43</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>774</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Queensland Procurement Policy 2026]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<strong></strong>The Queensland Government's refreshed procurement policy is reshaping how government delivers value for Queenslanders.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/774/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/queensland-procurement-policy-2026/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-13 23:31:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>771</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Business Growth Fund Returns: ROI Open Now]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Queensland Government is offering grants of $50,000 to $75,000 through the Business Growth Fund to help innovative small and family
businesses invest in the equipment, systems and tech that'll transform your operation.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/771/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/business-growth-fund-returns-roi-open-now/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-12-03 20:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>770</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Free Business Planning Course]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The FREE Business Planning Course, brought to you by the University of the Sunshine Coast and Queensland Government, runs 10–11 December
2025. Build a plan that helps your business grow with a clear path forward.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/770/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/free-business-planning-course/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-12-02 20:08:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>769</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Secure Communities Partnership Program]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Queensland Government is offering grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 (excluding GST) to eligible small and family businesses who have
	been significantly impacted by crime in the last 3 years. You must co-contribute at least 50% towards total project costs.<strong></strong>
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/769/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/secure-communities-partnership-program/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-26 23:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>749</post_id>
    <post_category_id>12</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Free Workshop: AI Strategies]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just another tool - it’s a business advantage. This focused workshop will unpack how consultants,
	freelancers, marketers, and small business owners can use AI to drive growth, improve efficiency, and deliver better results for business
	success.

<br />]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/749/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(15).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/free-workshop-ai-strategies/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-11 14:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>768</post_id>
    <post_category_id>12</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[BCC Free Workshop | Mentoring for Growth]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth program will be at the upcoming Nundah Small Business Hub to deliver free, face-to-face
Mentoring for Growth (M4G) sessions for local businesses.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/768/mentoring.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/bcc-free-workshop-mentoring-for-growth/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-11 00:42:43</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>767</post_id>
    <post_category_id>12</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Small Business Support Network]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Business QLD Small Business Support Network offers free financial counselling, wellness coaching, and other support services designed to
help you and your business.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/767/smallbusinesssupportnetwork.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/small-business-support-network/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-11 00:33:46</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>766</post_id>
    <post_category_id>12</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[A Guide to Trademarks for Small Business]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Whether you’re looking to protect your business name, logo or phrase, a registered trade mark is a form of intellectual property (IP)
protection that can help your enterprise grow.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/766/Trademarks.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/a-guide-to-trademarks-for-small-business/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-11 00:28:15</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>765</post_id>
    <post_category_id>12</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Creative Workplaces]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Creative Workplaces is a new hub supporting fair, safe and respectful workplaces for creative businesses and workers across Australia]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/765/creative.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/creative-workplaces/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-11 00:22:16</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>753</post_id>
    <post_category_id>12</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[A Small Business Guide to Tracking What Actually Works]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Most small businesses rely on guesswork instead of tracking what actually drives sales. Focusing on real metrics like lead sources and
	conversion rates helps you make confident, data-driven marketing decisions.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/753/alana-blog-4.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/a-small-business-guide-to-tracking-what-actually-works/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-03 03:48:27</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>737</post_id>
    <post_category_id>12</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Australia Women in Business Conference]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Exclusive discount for BNCC members! Hosted on the Gold Coast from October 30th to November 1st, 2025, the Women in Business Conference
is Australia’s premier event for female entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and service-based business owners. The organisers are
offering BNCC members and exclusive discount to this conference. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/737/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(11).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/australia-women-in-business-conference/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-10-29 14:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>730</post_id>
    <post_category_id>12</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Connect with global decision-makers and access international markets at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in
Dubai—Brisbane City Council’s premier event for business growth and strategic partnerships.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/730/acs.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/2025-asia-pacific-cities-summit-and-mayors-forum/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-10-27 02:36:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>751</post_id>
    <post_category_id>12</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[How to play it smart when entering the property market for the first time]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Expert insights and strategies to help first-home buyers make confident, informed decisions.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/751/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(16).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/how-to-play-it-smart-when-entering-the-property-market-for-the-first-time/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-10-21 00:35:23</post_date>
  </posts>
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