This morning a friend let me know that applications are closing on the 31st of July for the Australian Rural Leadership Program.
Clancy participated in course 13 in 2006/07 and she describes the experience as “fantastic”. A number of people I know from my business networks have completed this course and rate it very highly as well.
If you are interested in finding out more about the program visit the website.
Remember, Rural Connections can help you with the application process. Contact us to find out how.
July 2009
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I recently received this media release from the organizers of the Deni Ute Muster. I found it slightly amusing considering the “Ute-Gate” scandal that is playing out between our pollies however I wanted to give a fair-dinkum, Aussie event a plug:
Due to the ‘ute-gate’ scandal Deni Ute Muster organizers are extremely concerned that the great Aussie ute will get all the blame!
Festival Director, John Harvie feels that this is the time for Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to get out in to the bush and meet 20,000 plus ute fans at the Deniliquin Ute Muster.
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June 2009
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Bridgewater Sale
25 May
Saleyards, Bridgewater
Contact your local Roberts livestock agent
Killafaddy Sale
26 May
Saleyards, Killafaddy (via Launceston)
Contact your local livestock agent
“Where to now with pastures?” field day
26 May
“Montlea”, Lemont
RSVP to Liz Bond on (03) 6336 5285
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May 2009
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Organic Farming Field Day
5 April
135 Bangor Rd, Karoola
Contact David Pinner on 0427 954 228
Bridgewater Sale
6 April
Sale Yards, Bridgewater
Contact your local Roberts agent
Killafaddy Sale
7 April
Killafaddy Sale Yards, Via Launceston
Contact your local agent
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April 2009
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The Angus breed celebrated the arrival in 1824 by revealing a historical marker at Bothwell in the Central Highlands of Tasmania on Thursday morning, prior to the Bothwell Calf Sale.
On January 20 1824, eight black cattle, then known as Fifeshires, stumbled off the Triton onto Hobart town wharf after a perilous voyage from Scotland and then embarked on a 75km walk to “Dennistoun”.
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April 2009
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Meander Valley Woman in Agriculture Meeting
2 March
Deloraine Uniting Church, Deloraine
Bridgewater Sale
2 March
Bridgewater Saleyard, Bridgewater
Contact your local Roberts livestock agent
Serrated Tussock Identification Workshop
2 March
Richmond Hall Tea Rooms
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March 2009
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A specific hotline and website has been set up to provide information on the fires, the number is 1800 240 667, or go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au. You are also able to get CFA emergency updates on the incident summary page.
The 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund has also been launched today in partnership with the Australian Government and Red Cross to support communities impacted by devastating fires. For any of those who wish to make a donation to the Appeal can go to www.redcross.org.au or call 1800 811 700. This line is also able to potentially provide information for those concerned about loved ones in the affected areas.
For Bushfire compensation, you are able to call 180 22 11. Organisations, such as the Victorian Farmers Federation, will work with farmers on the ground in the coming weeks to distribute fodder, coordinate agistment and reconstruct fencing and other critical farm infrastructure. For anyone who requires assistance, please contact the VFF Coordinator, Darren Keating (VFF Manager Livestock Group), on 0418 360 470 or (03) 9207 5545.
If you are in the position to offer much needed fodder and agistment, we encourage you to register with the VFF by phone, 1300 882 833, or download our Bushfire Fodder/Agistment Donation Form from their website www.vff.org.au and return via fax (03) 9207 5500 or email vff@vff.org.au.
NAB’s $1m appeal for bushfire victims
Or transfer your donation to
NAB account
BSB 082001
860046797
Bendigo Bank Appeal
1300 366 666
or go to bendigobank.com.au
Salvos – for clothing donations
www.salvos.org.au or call 137258 during weekday business hours (press 2 in menu)
Firefighters
Victorian Premier John Brumby highlighted the need for Volunteer Fire fighters who are able to help and offer support to those fighters exhausted from the tough conditions. “If there are volunteers who weren’t out yesterday and are able to work today or tomorrow…”
Blood donations
Find your nearest Donor Centre Location www.donateblood.org.au
Supermarkets Help Out
Coles will donate this Friday’s (13th Feb) profits from its 750 stores nationally to the Government’s Bushfire Appeal Fund in partnership with the Red Cross. Customers will also be able to donate to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund at all Coles stores. Donations can be made at all Coles Supermarket checkouts from today.
Also, Woolworths is teaming up with the CWA again, with 100% of Woolworths’ profits on 20 February going towards emergency financial support for farming families and rural communities.
Go to the Latest News page for more information on both of these supermarket initiatives.
February 2009
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Drought and rebuilding rural communities is something that’s close to our heart.
When you shop at Woolworths on Friday 20 February, 100% of the profits from the day will go to funding applications for Community Infrastructure and Emergency Assistance grants for farmers and rural Australia.
The Country Women’s Association will again be facilitating the grants program on behalf of Woolworths. $10 million has been donated to individuals and farming families over the past two years from this fund. So please consider shopping at Woolworths on Friday 20 February to support this year’s important program.
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February 2009
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Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women – Call for 2009 nominations – Closing 20 March 2009
The Tasmanian Government is calling for nominations to the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women.
Women make an outstanding contribution to every area of Tasmanian society. The Tasmanian Government pays tribute to their many and varied achievements by publicly acknowledging their accomplishments through the Honour Roll.
Organisations and individuals are invited to nominate suitable women from all backgrounds and cultures, and all fields of endeavour including community service, humanitarian, business, science and technology, arts and entertainment, sport, education and environment. Posthumous nominations are accepted.
Nominations close Friday 20 March 2009
For further information and nomination forms, call Women Tasmania on 1800 001 377 or visit www.women.tas.gov.au.
February 2009
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The Innovation Development Early Assessment System (IDEAS) can be applied easily to assess the opportunity, the risks and the complexity of commercialising a new business idea. This one day workshop is intended for individuals or businesses that have an idea for a new product, process or service and are interested in applying an assessment tool to determine its commercial viability.
IDEAS has been developed and is delivered by Associate Professor Jack English from the Australian Innovation Research Centre. The IDEAS workshop is interactive but does not include group work and your idea can remain strictly confidential.
When: Friday 13 February 2009, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Where: Peppers Seaport Hotel, 28 Seaport Boulevard, Launceston
Cost: $55 (GST inclusive) includes IDEAS handbook, lunch etc
Registrations Close on Friday 6 February 2009.
For further information and to download a registration form, visit this website.
January 2009
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