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“You don’t have to be the loudest, most extroverted person to be a leader.”
Growing up in the Upper Hunter town of Dungog, NSW, Jessica Watson harboured a quiet certainty that her future…
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Jen Smith – the impact of perspective
In the complex landscape of Australian agriculture, where productivity often collides with environmental constraint, Jen Smith is advocating for…
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Natasha Chandler
Natasha Chandler – finding an authentic leadership voice
The 2026 program will see the introduction of senior mentors, a role which adds a significant new layer of…
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Rewilding – spirits of change
This article was written by Australian Rural Leadership Program Course 32 participant Stephen Summerhayes whilst on program in July…
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How opposing views became a united one on how to shape their region’s energy future
By Scott Reed, ARLF alum and graduate of the Shape Your Energy Future program Earlier this year a group…
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Pioneering a green future one vine at a time: A Q&A with Dr Mary Retallack
In a world increasingly focused on sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, few stand out in Australia’s viticulture industry like…
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Bernice Hookey
Across the Tasman: A journey of inspiration, connection, and reflection
We are an amazing, inspired and diverse bunch of regional, rural and remote leaders who recently embarked on a…
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Mere strangers just months ago. A network of leaders who trust and motivate each other today.  
It’s the outcome of the Leading Australian Resilient Communities (LARC) program across ten regions nationally that’ve endured a series…
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Discovering personal growth in the Australian wilderness: A vet’s experience with the TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program
Rightly or wrongly, participating in personal development had never really been on my radar. I’ve spent countless hours, days,…
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A group of Leading Australian Resilient Communities program participants standing in front of a building wall.
Northern Rivers alumni expectations exceeded
It’s only the beginning for Northern Rivers alumni of the Leading Australian Resilient Communities program. “If you don’t bloom…
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