Mallesons are once again hosting Agribuzz during Vivid Sydney.
Agribuzz is a smart casual event providing professional networking and development opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere.
It provides the opportunity for our members and friends to exchange business intelligence and ideas over drinks and canapés, enjoy a brief presentation, and mingle with their peers. Those establishing their careers can talk to agribusiness leaders over a drink while those on the look-out for talent can meet aspiring leaders-in-the-making.
Registrations for this event will close on 8 June 2026.
For any questions, contact bookings@nswfarmwriters.org.au
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In 2026, the Murray-Darling Basin Authority will deliver its review of the Basin Plan. It's been more than a decade since the Plan started and a lot has been learnt from implementation and listening to communities.
Andrew McConville, Chief Executive of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, will talk through the tough balancing act at the heart of water management – between governments, industries, and Basin communities. Drawing on what he’s heard through Basin Plan Review consultation, Andrew will reflect on the range of views coming from Basin towns and farming regions and why those perspectives matter.
The MDBA is an independent statutory agency in the Australian Government with more than 350 staff responsible for the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and the execution of the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement.
As Chief Executive since June 2022, Andrew is the Accountable Authority for the management and operations of the MDBA and is a member of the Authority Board.
For more than 30 years, he has been involved in natural resource management and agribusiness both in Australia and internationally. Andrew commenced his career as an agricultural economist with the Victorian state government, ran his own agribusiness consultancy, and has worked for National Australia Bank, AWB Limited, Syngenta, and the the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association.
Andrew holds a first-class honours degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of New England and a Masters of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Oxford.
Corporate Member of the Month
Bookings for this lunch will close on 19 June 2026. Corporate members may book unlimited guests at the member price. Other members may book one guest at the member price. Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
We invite you to join us to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Australia’s oldest rural press club, celebrating the rich traditions of the Farm Writers’ and Broadcasters’ Society, the Farm Writers’ Association of New South Wales and, now the New South Wales Rural Press Club.
Entertainment and special insights to be provided by Australia’s finest regional media disruptors – more to say later.
Dress code: black tie
Tickets on sale shortly. Includes substantial canapes and drinks.
Corporate sponsorship are packages available – check out details here. To enquire further, please email us.
Bookings for this special event will close on 8 July 2026. Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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Agribuzz provides the opportunity for our members and friends to exchange business intelligence and ideas over drinks and canapés, enjoy a brief presentation, and mingle with their peers. Those establishing their careers can talk to agribusiness leaders over a drink while those on the look-out for talent can meet aspiring leaders-in-the-making.
Registrations for this event will close on 12 August 2026.
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We're back in Wagga Wagga for another Agribuzz, with Brianna Casey AM as our guest speaker.
Agribuzz is a smart casual event providing professional networking and development opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere. It provides the opportunity for our members and friends to exchange business intelligence and ideas over drinks and canapés, enjoy a brief presentation, and mingle with their peers. Those establishing their careers can talk to agribusiness leaders over a drink while those on the look-out for talent can meet aspiring leaders-in-the-making.
Brianna joined AgriFutures Australia in January 2026 as Managing Director, after almost ten years as the CEO of Foodbank Australia, the country’s largest hunger relief organisation.
Prior to that she was CEO of the Australian Childcare Alliance NSW, CEO of Queensland Farmers Federation, and a Policy Director at NSW Farmers.
Brianna currently serves on the Board of Volunteering Australia, is a proud member of Chief Executive Women and was recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Griffith University and an Order of Australia Medal (AM) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Keep an eye out for emails closer to the date when registrations open. Bookings for this event will close on Monday 14 September 2026.
Keep an eye on emails closer to the event about registrations being open. Bookings for this event will close on Monday 19 October 2026.
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