What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Am I a disciple? What do disciples of Jesus do? This class will provide a biblical foundation to help you love God, love people and help others do the same.
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A Friend of Mine is a series of conversations with some incredible and inspiring women in business from regional and rural Australia. Whether you’re starting out in business and wondering how to go from side hustle to full time or you’re looking for ways to expand on what you’ve already established, A Friend of Mine will take a deep dive into the nitty gritty to help you along your journey. Let us introduce you to some amazing female entrepreneurs who will share their experience and knowledg ...
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She Makes News is a weekly news podcast for women in rural and regional Australia. We bring you a wrap up of the latest stories and local events that matter to you. Join us each Friday as we dive into our curated headlines, have thought-provoking discussions, and bring you exclusive interviews with rural business women, community leaders and experts. Tune in every week with host Kimberley Furness to stay informed, empowered and connected with She Makes News. You can be part of the conversati ...
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Live at 2024 Australian Sheep & Wool Show
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This special A Friend of Mine episode is a live roving interview from the 2024 Australian Sheep and Wool Show - the largest show of its type in the world. For three days in July, Bendigo becomes the epicentre of woollen fashion, fine food and beautiful fibre. At times you will hear the sounds of our surroundings whether it's some of the 30,000 peop…
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She Makes News is a podcast proudly produced by OAK Magazine Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 17 May 2024. LINKS Farm Life Fitness - https://farmlifefitness.com.au/ The Exchange Dubbo - https://www.yourexchange.co/ Spark Drop -https://www.sparkdrop.com.au/ Dumble Collective - https://dumblecollective.…
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Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 17 May 2024. LINKS Farm Life Fitness - https://farmlifefitness.com.au/ The Exchange Dubbo - https://www.yourexchange.co/ Spark Drop -https://www.sparkdrop.com.au/ Dumble Collective - https://dumblecollective.com.au/ Gabrielle Tozer - https://gabrielletozer.com/ AgriFut…
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This episode of She Makes News is proudly produced by OAK Magazine Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 10 May 2024. Making news this week: Beef Week observations with Emma Williams from Acre Agency Cotton On KIDS partner with Victorian rural business Rhythm First Aid Plus more news snippets LINKS Acre Ag…
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Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 10 May 2024. Making news this week: Beef Week observations with Emma Williams from Acre Agency Cotton On KIDS partner with Victorian rural business Rhythm First Aid Plus more news snippets LINKS Acre Agency - https://www.acreagency.com.au/ Rhythm First Aid - https://rh…
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She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 3 May 2024. Making news this week: Trends in the legal landscape with Sarah Gee from Curium Legal Social media expert Mac&Ernie explains Instagram's updated algorithm Plus more news snippets LINKS Curium Legal - http…
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Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 3 May 2024. Making news this week: Trends in the legal landscape with Sarah Gee from Curium Legal Social media expert Mac&Ernie explains Instagram's updated algorithm Plus more news snippets LINKS Curium Legal - https://curiumlegal.com.au/ Mac & Ernie - https://www.mac…
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She Makes News - Vanessa Vazquez on the importance and impact of Birds in the Bush
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She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine. This is an extended interview with host Kimberley Furness and Vanessa Vazquez, founder of Birds in the Bush and a solicitor based in Orange NSW at Whiteley Ironside & Shillington Solicitors. This episode contains details concerning domestic violence. It’s not for little ears. If you or someone y…
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She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine. ** This wrap up contains details concerning domestic violence. It’s not for little ears.** Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 26 April 2024. Making news this week: 'Every Bird Counts' - that's the message being spread today by domestic violence advoc…
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Vanessa Vazquez on the importance and impact of Birds in the Bush
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This is an extended interview with host Kimberley Furness and Vanessa Vazquez, founder of Birds in the Bush and a solicitor based in Orange NSW at Whiteley Ironside & Shillington Solicitors. This episode contains details concerning domestic violence. It’s not for little ears. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, d…
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[This wrap up contains details concerning domestic violence. It’s not for little ears.] Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 26 April 2024. Making news this week: 'Every Bird Counts' - that's the message being spread today by domestic violence advocates Birds in the Bush in Orange, NSW. Plus more news sni…
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Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 19 April 2024. Making news this week: Ceramic artist and TikToker Shelby Sherritt opens new 'paint your own pottery' studio in Ballarat, VIC New research article investigates the rise of rural women podcasters Plus more news snippets brought to you by award winning app…
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She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine. Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 19 April 2024. Making news this week: Ceramic artist and TikToker Shelby Sherritt opens new 'paint your own pottery' studio in Ballarat, VIC New research article investigates the rise of rural women podcasters Plus …
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Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 29 March 2024. Making news this week: A call for the florist industry to be more sustainable following an example of excessive waste at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 'Say yes to the wool dress' with AgriFutures Rural Women's Award South Australian …
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She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine. Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 29 March 2024. Making news this week: A call for the florist industry to be more sustainable following an example of excessive waste at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 'Say yes to the wool dress' …
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Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 22 March 2024. Making news this week: Players from a rural Victorian netball club are being forced to change in a "sheep shed" How new advertising guidelines are impacting cosmetic injectors and consumers What does the RBA cash rate mean for borrowers and businesses Pl…
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She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine. Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 22 March 2024. Making news this week: Players from a rural Victorian netball club are being forced to change in a "sheep shed" How new advertising guidelines are impacting cosmetic injectors and consumers What does …
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She Makes News - Lottie Rae on selling The Studio Trangie
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This is our most downloaded episode this year. First published on our podcast She Makes News, this is an extended interview with host Kimberley Furness and Lottie Rae from The Studio - Trangie. Lottie recently sold the business and spoke to She Makes News about the experience, her advice for other business owners and what's next after The Studio. E…
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She Makes News - Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 15 March 2024
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She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine. Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 15 March 2024. Making news this week: Exclusive announcement - The Studio Trangie has SOLD! GRO Rural, a new rural professional talent directory Plus more news snippets Listen to a BONUS raw and candid episode with …
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This is an extended interview with host Kimberley Furness and Lottie Rae from The Studio Trangie. Lottie recently sold the business and spoke to She Makes News about the experience, her advice for other business owners and what's next after The Studio. LINKS The Studio Trangie - https://www.instagram.com/thestudio_trangie Lottie Rae Art - https://l…
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Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 15 March 2024. Making news this week: Exclusive announcement - The Studio Trangie has SOLD! GRO Rural, a new rural professional talent directory Plus more news snippets LINKS The Studio Trangie - https://www.instagram.com/thestudio_trangie Lottie Rae Art - https://lott…
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She Makes News - Weekly Wrap Up - March 8 2024
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Our first episode of She Makes News has launched. Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 8 March 2024. Making news this week: Announcement - 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Victorian Winner Special International Women's Day event specifically for young women More than 250 rural mothers attend Motherlan…
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International Women's Day Series - Mentorship and support with Belinda Mawhinney
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This is a special International Women’s Day series featuring members of Club OAK which supports and promotes your rural business through print, digital, audio and mentoring opportunities over a 12 month period. Belinda Mawhinney provides an exceptional service to leaders and business owners who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to tak…
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Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 8 March 2024. Making news this week: Announcement - 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Victorian Winner Special International Women's Day event specifically for young women More than 250 rural mothers attend Motherland's inaugural National Conference in Tasmania Geor…
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International Women's Day - Community impact with Soul Care Bendigo
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This is a special International Women’s Day series featuring members of Club OAK which supports and promotes your rural business through print, digital and audio opportunities over a 12 month period. Founded by Gayle Wilson, Soul Care Bendigo is a place of community and empowerment, either through group sessions of personal development or private w…
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International Women's Day - Highs and hurdles with Ads Haus
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This is a special International Women’s Day series featuring members of Club OAK which supports and promotes your rural business through print, digital, audio and mentoring opportunities over a 12 month period. Tenai Seymour’s journey from working in a digital agency to starting her own business in the Meta ads space is a testament to the power of …
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International Women's Day - Highs and hurdles with Sare Store
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This is a special International Women’s Day series featuring members of Club OAK which supports and promotes your rural business through print, digital and audio opportunities over a 12 month period. Sisters and besties Samantha and Renae opened women's fashion boutique Sare in rural Victoria at the start 2023. The fashion obsessed duo love connect…
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International Women's Day - Work-life balance with Regenerative Psychology
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This is a special International Women’s Day series featuring members of Club OAK which supports and promotes your rural business through print, digital and audio opportunities over a 12 month period. Lauren Barrett is the director and principal psychologist at Regenerative Psychology. Lauren made Holbrook her home in 2020, and has watched her busin…
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SHE MAKES NEWS LAUNCHING FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2024 Welcome to She Makes News, your weekly news podcast for women in rural and regional Australia. I'm your host Kimberley Furness, and I’ll bring you a wrap up of the latest stories and local events that matter to you. Every Friday, we will dive into our curated headlines, have thought-provoking discussions…
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Introducing OAK's new podcast show - She Makes News
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Our new podcast SHE MAKES NEWS is launching this Friday. Listen the trailer. Welcome to She Makes News, your weekly news podcast for women in rural and regional Australia. I'm your host Kimberley Furness, and I’ll bring you a wrap up of the latest stories and local events that matter to you. Every Friday, we will dive into our curated headlines, ha…
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Art and resilience with multisensory artist Cara-Ann Simpson
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In 2017, Queensland artist and curator, Cara-Ann Simpson spent almost a year in hospital with a severe brain infection. She was later diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and neurosarcoidosis. Cara-Ann had to relearn to walk and speak clearly. Creativity gave her back a sense of belonging. At the rehab centre, Cara-Ann’s partner, Michael, would take h…
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The art of handcrafted candles with Sarah Ryan, Quandialla Candle Co
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Artist and maker Sarah Ryan puts the perfect blend of nostalgia and vintage charm into Quandialla Candle Co. Rather than be stressed by burning the business candle at both ends, she has created a way of working to suit her lifestyle and her brain. Sarah’s handcrafted soy candles hit the market over a decade ago. It’s a one person show run on the fa…
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Boost your business with phone photography with Honey Atkinson
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In over 20 years as a professional photographer, Honey Atkinson has heard every reason why women hate themselves and don’t want their picture taken. With her online phone photography course, Honey is sharing skills and ideas so they can show up as their best self (ie). Photographer. Videographer. Educator. It’s all Honey ever wanted to do, and she’…
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From special education teacher to business owner making a difference in the NDIS space
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Kazz Rasmussen started her career a special education teacher, working in the classroom and consultancy. However, she soon realised that she wanted to make a bigger impact and provide more support to individuals with disabilities. Kazz's journey to becoming a business owner began in 2016 when she took a year off teaching to care for her ill father.…
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A real estate career with heart with Josie Caruso
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There’s a stereotype about real estate agents. Josie Caruso doesn’t really fit that mould. In the first chapter of her successful real estate career, Josie had to navigate a cut-throat male-dominated industry that shunned emotion and vulnerability. This was while Josie and her husband were going through IVF, an intensely emotional rollercoaster. As…
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A digital adventure with Leanne O'Sullivan
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This is a pen and paper episode! We have digital sherpa Leanne O'Sullivan, who will be your tour guide to the wonderful world of online marketing in this special episode. From her home in Dubbo, NSW, the CEO of Adventure Digital shares how she got started in business 25 years ago, and her motivation to provide flexibility and support to other entre…
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Turning adversity into financial success with Hayley DeJong
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Hayley DeJong's journey from childhood financial hardship to founding a successful mortgage brokerage, is testament to her determination and commitment to overcome the challenges that life throws our way. In her early 20s, Hayley set her sights on a position at Bendigo Bank. She became a persistent caller, reaching out every couple of weeks to inqu…
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Capturing life stories for generations with Dimity Brassil
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There’s a whole generation whose lives are not on social media. Like a personal and private podcast, A Lasting Tale records the life stories of the elderly and the dying, gifting their families with insight and the memory and intimacy of a loved one’s voice. When Dimity Brassil’s father and sister both died in a relatively short period, it was thei…
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From outback cattle stations to country retail store with Karen O'Brien
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For Karen O’Brien, opening a homewares store was a dream in the making for many years. Karen and her husband Jed lived in the outback for 15 years managing cattle stations whilst raising their young family. As their four children grew older, Karen began to think about what she could do beyond being a mum. The idea of starting an online business eme…
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Farm stay with purpose with Louise Freckelton, Kestel Nest EcoHut
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When you arrive at Kestrel Nest EcoHut, an off-grid, off-line and eco-luxury farm stay perched above a rocky mountain stream and surrounded by 360 degree views of rolling farmland, you can feel yourself exhale. Louise Freckelton, along with her husband David, are custodians of 840 acres of unceded Wiradjuri Land where they conduct small-scale, ethi…
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Building businesses from the Ground Up with Michelle Rossiter
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Michelle Rossiter is reluctant to call herself an entrepreneur but when you look back at her business journey, she has a knack of seeing a gap, filling it and doing so with great success. Michelle left school at 15 to become an apprentice hairdresser. At 21, she set out to travel around Australia, practicing her hairdressing skills along the way. I…
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Women take the reins at Apiam Bendigo Cup
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The Bendigo Cup is possibly the most iconic event on the Bendigo social calendar. I grew up not far from the Bendigo Jockey Club. On a clear day, you could hear the call of a race. And like many local school kids, I’ve run around the race track as part of cross country, a tradition that I also share with my kids. As an adult, I’ve dressed up and en…
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Historic church reimagined with Merrin Glasgow
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In a quaint township named Coolamon, a name derived from the Wiradjuri language and their word meaning water basin or water dish, is an Ark; The Ark Coolamon. A luxury boutique accommodation situated in a restored historic church. Owners Merrin and Philip had a lightbulb moment in late 2019 to give the Old Methodist church a different purpose. Over…
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From market stall to main street with Fisher & Farmer
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Fisher & Farmer is not just a homewares store, it's a lifelong dream brought to life for owner Melissa Corbett. Mel always had the vision of opening her own business, and her background in public relations has been a valuable asset in making that dream come true. Mel's deep connection to her community led her to realise that her small town of Ganma…
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Creating big impact in small towns with Jenn Donovan
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Jenn Donovan is a property law specialist turned retailer turned social media and marketing speaker, change maker, mentor, and coach to small businesses. Jenn's not just an entrepreneur; she's an advocate for rural and regional small businesses, with a community of over 380,000 people. Her ethos is simple but powerful, 'small business, big impact'.…
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From law enforcement to gallery owner with Maggie Deall
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Maggie Deall is not your typical artist. Based in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Maggie's days are now filled with a haven of colour and artistic expression. But her journey to this point has been anything but ordinary. For the past two decades, Maggie has dedicated her life to public service as a sergeant in the NSW police force, where she supervis…
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This special A Friend of Mine episode is a live roving interview from the 2023 Henty Field Days.. I get out amongst the 3500 businesses across 1200 sites and 14km of shopfront on 105ha - the biggest exhibition space in the country. At times you will hear the sounds of our surroundings whether it's some of the 60,000 people in attendance, nature, ma…
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This special A Friend of Mine episode is a live roving interview from the 2023 Henty Field Days -Tuesday 19 September. I get out amongst the 3500 businesses across 1200 sites and 14km of shopfront on 105ha - the biggest exhibition space in the country. At times you will hear the sounds of our surroundings whether it's some of the 60,000 people in a…
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This is an audio version of an article published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Kristy Reading. A painful and emotional medical journey placed Amanda Keller with the unenviable title of being in the top 10 per cent of worst cases in the state for her diagnosis, but life beyond recover has lit a fire in this remarkably strong woman to raise a…
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Take Me Somewhere - Developing a rainfall app for farmers with Sarah Armstrong
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Take Me Somewhere is a podcast by OAK Magazine. This episode of Take Me Somewhere has been recorded live in our mobile podcast van at the Riverine Plains Innovation Expo Field Day held in Yarrawonga on July 28 2022. Many successful small businesses start life from the kitchen table, and Sarah Armstrong’s story is no different. Sparked from a conver…
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