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Milparanga brings lightbulb moment for Ollie

Ollie Tester was on the lookout for opportunities to build his skills

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Succession planning on the farm seen as crucial to regional resilience

Stafford Ives-Heres farms in the North-West of Tasmania, in a ruggedly scenic

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6th March 2024

Can ag tech give consumers what they want and farmers what they need?

Among many achievements and rich experiences through a career in corporate agribusiness, being awarded the John B. Innovation in…

5th March 2024

We’re launching a ‘Leading Voices’ list

We are creating a register of subject matter specialists from within our alumni community to share with media contacts….

5th March 2024

Mentoring is a key thread in Kristie’s leadership path

Author: Claire Delahunty Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) alum, Kristie Tonkin, first experienced the power of mentoring during her…

29th February 2024

Are you a First Nations facilitator ready to inspire change?

The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) is looking for passionate First Nations facilitators!…

15th February 2024

Mary Ann Reen has been inspired to inspire others through the National Mentoring Program

Meet Mary Anne Reen, a trailblazing mentor with a transformative journey from rural roots to a career in HR….

8th February 2024

The Art of Vulnerable Leadership: A Q&A with Alysha Herrmann

With family roots deeply entrenched in the wool industry, Alysha Herrmann’s life began with constant movement and a deep…

5th February 2024

February 2024 Alumni Connect

See what’s new and upcoming in our alumni network for 2024….

5th February 2024

Chief Executive Update

Firstly, a very warm welcome to 2024 for everyone in the ARLF network. I hope you all had an…

5th February 2024

Vale Steve Dilley

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of one of our earliest program participants -…

11th January 2024

Leading our regions through disaster… and how it doesn’t have to be complicated

Heading Telstra’s operations in Northern and Western Victoria and a key member of Telstra’s Response Team, Steve Tinker shares…

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