Graham Smith
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Graham Smith is a versatile professional whose long career spans education, public service, and leadership development with a long-term dedication to rural, regional and remote communities. For example, as General […]
Marion Dolby and Rosemary Nugget
Marion Dolby, a Gooniyandi woman from the Galeru Community, and Rosemary Nugget, a Gooniyandi woman from the Mimbi Community, were recognised for their integral role in the Kimberley session of […]
Patrick Hone
On 20 October, Patrick Hone was presented with an Honorary Fellowship. He was recognised for his strong support of leadership development and his dedication to the greater good of rural, […]
Leigh Radford
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On 22 September 2016, at the Gala Dinner, Leigh Radford, Head of Rural and National Programs ABC Regional was recognised for his work of almost 30 years in sharing the […]
Dennis Mutton
Dennis Mutton served on the Board from 2000 to 2007 and was treasurer and chair of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation’s Audit and Finance Committee. Dennis had a long and […]
Dr Wendy Craik AM
Dr Wendy Craik AM was presented with Honorary Fellowship on 3 March 2016 in Canberra. She was recognised for her outstanding service to the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and her […]
Tim and Gina Fairfax
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In a ceremony on Wednesday 25 February 2015, Tim Fairfax AC and his wife Gina Fairfax were honoured for their philanthropic investment in the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation’s work. Since […]
John B Fairfax
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John B Fairfax AO gained his Honorary Fellowship on 10 February 2015. John has supported the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation in developing leaders for a thriving rural, regional and remote […]
Grant Cochrane
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Grant Cochrane started work as a journalist with Rural Press Limited in 1990 in Queensland and through his various roles has supported the Foundation since its inception. In 1998, Grant […]
John Kerin AM
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The Honourable John Kerin AM worked at the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE, now ABARES) before being elected to parliament in 1972. Since leaving parliament, John has […]