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Agribuzz - hosted by Colliers Agribusiness

Thursday, 4 September

Our guest speaker will be Daniel Hough, the Managing Director of Gunn Agri Partners, who will share some of his perspectives from a diverse career working in Australia and abroad.

Daniel brings over two decades of experience in agriculture and real asset investment, underpinned by a personal connection to farming. Raised on a cattle property in New South Wales, where his father farmed into his late seventies, Daniel's professional journey reflects both a technical and hands-on understanding of agriculture.

Geraldine Doogue on telling stories with traction

Friday 26 September

There are few journalists in Australia with as rich history in the media as Geraldine Doogue AO.

Beginning in newspapers in Western Australia, Geraldine has done it all, including stints as a foreign correspondent and television news anchor. As a familiar voice on ABC Radio, Geraldine has blazed a trail for women in journalism by telling the stories of Australians for more than 50 years.

Fresh from delivering the 2025 Ollie Lecture, Geraldine joins Farm Writers to discuss how journalism has changed and, just as importantly, how the decline in numbers of rural journalists and news sources shouldn’t result in a diminution of rural story telling.

What advice does Geraldine offer to young and emerging storytellers, and what lessons does she have for those engaged in sharing news and information about life and times in rural and regional Australia? Join us to find out.

Farmers, (aviation) fuel and the flying kangaroo

QantasLink plays a vital role in connecting Australians across remote and rural areas.

CEO Rachel Yangoyan spoke to Farm Writers about the realities of airport infrastructure and regional operations, as well as investments in sustainable aviation fuel which is increasingly derived from Australian agricultural products.