Best Bega Podcasts (2024)

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In Conversation: Dairy's role From Bega to the Big Time with NRLW Star Kezie Apps and Dietitian Chloe McLeod 23:16

25d ago23:16

23:16

We are sitting down with National Rugby League Women's (NRLW) star and NSW Dairy Industry Ambassador Kezie Apps, along with renowned sports dietitian Chloe McLeod, to delve into the fascinating world of nutrition, sport recovery, community and the vital role that dairy plays in this equation. Paid Partnership Transparency: Humans of Agriculture hav…

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In The Know: What's RaboResearch? with Stefan Vogel (General Manager Rabobank RaboResearch) 21:19

18h ago21:19

21:19

In this episode, Stefan Vogel, the General Manager of Rabo Research for Australia and New Zealand, shares insights into his extensive career in agriculture and the role of RaboResearch in the agricultural sector. He discusses the importance of understanding the food supply chain, the characteristics of effective team members, and the global insight…

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Emma Elliott: "It's in my best interest to care for the environment" from The Little Big Dairy Co 20:32

3d ago20:32

20:32

In the heart of Dubbo, NSW, a remarkable story unfolds at The Little Big Dairy Co, where Emma Elliott and her father, Steve Chesworth, are not just dairy farmers, but they regard themselves as environmentalists. Their journey showcasing the importance of embracing new and sustainable practices in the dairy industry to benefit both the environment a…

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LAWD Quarterly Update with Danny Thomas 21:58

8d ago21:58

21:58

Our Quarterly update with the team from LAWD is back and we've got Danny Thomas in the hot seat to chat all things property. We explore The different tiers of the rural property market the impact of interest rates on family farms versus institutional investors International flow of money and new entrants the future of agricultural land prices The i…

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The Guru of Rural Property: "We blew the doors off with those sales in our first year" with Danny Thomas 39:58

10d ago39:58

39:58

He lived in 20 houses by the time he was 20, that ability to meet new people and build rapport have been central to his career success. In his first year with LAWD he transacted nearly a billion dollars in farm sales. In this chat we cover: Danny's background and upbringing His love of the Northern Victoria Region His career from the Valuers Genera…

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Tom and Mick are back with Ed Bradley and Bea Litchfield from Hazeldean Angus & Hazeldean Merino 23:50

15d ago23:50

23:50

The boys have been on a mid-year holiday (or so it seems). They had the chance to sit down with Ed & Bea in mid-August so this one has taken a few weeks to get Liveeee... that said, lets get into it! In this episode of the Tom and Mick show, the boys are sitting down with Ed Bradley and Bea Litchfield of Hazeldean Angus and Hazeldean Merino studs. …

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The Electric Orchardist: "We can potentially use farmers to build the cheapest electricity system in the world" 52:37

18d ago52:37

52:37

Mike Casey, a technology founder turned farmer, shares his journey from selling his tech startup to buying a cherry orchard in New Zealand. He discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from one industry to another and the importance of being open to new opportunities. Mike emphasises the role of luck in entrepreneurship and the need for…

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Q&A: We're looking for young people with an idea to shape the future of Aussie Ag - Q&A with Natalie Bell 15:44

1M ago15:44

15:44

Back in 2018, Oli was "umm'ing and ahh'ing" about whether to apply for a professional development program, and it was the best thing he's done and today he's still in contact with that group of people!! Ahead of applications closing for the evokeAG Groundbreakers Program on the 2nd of September we wanted to chat with Natalie Bell who was a 2024 Fut…

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Live Chat "The Next Gen Brekky" join us at Elders Farm Fest with Tom, Maree and Mark 54:42

1M ago54:42

54:42

What's better than 100+ people coming for brekky...we love these events!! And now we're sharing it with you! We had the chance to sit down at Elders Farm Fest with a great crew of people we've had the chance to get to know to discuss all things, the Next Gen in Aussie Agriculture. Join Humans of Agriculture host, Oli Le Lievre as he sits down to in…

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TV Host, Chef, Author, Farmer discusses "the mystery of milk" with Matthew Evans 56:32

2M ago56:32

56:32

Matthew Evans, a food critic, chef, and farmer, discusses his journey into the world of food production and the challenges of the agriculture industry. He emphasises the importance of communication and dialogue between farmers and consumers to bridge the gap and address the polarising topics in agriculture. Evans also highlights the potential of ag…

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"Don't write off regional. You can have a rewarding, challenging career living regionally and be well-remunerated” with Felicity Taylor 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

Felicity Taylor is the Area manager at Rabobank Australia in Moree. In this conversation, she shares her journey from growing up in Moree to working in banking and the importance of being involved in the community. Felicity discusses her role as a branch manager and the satisfaction she gets from helping clients achieve their goals. For anyone fami…

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"Motherland saved me and allowed me to create my own identity" with Steph Trethewey 42:19

2M ago42:19

42:19

Steph joined us on episode 6 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast in April 2020. It's fair to say since then, quite a few things have changed! The last time we chatted, it was all things Tas Ag Co, what was back then a new venture and business opportunity for Steph and their husband Sam. What we didn't even mention once was 'Motherland Australia' t…

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Careers mini: "3 years ago I definitely wouldn't see myself sitting with you" with Georgie Speedy 11:59

2M ago11:59

11:59

Back in May we had the chance to host a Next Gen conversation at the Elders tent at FarmFest. Someone in the elders team who is most definitely going places is Georgie Speedy and we wanted you to meet her. Georgie is a St George local, leaving high school she had no real idea where her future might go. Eager to stay in the area she began wroking at…

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"We should be proud of what we do on our farms in Australia" with Andrew Fowler 55:29

2M ago55:29

55:29

Andrew is a passionate farmer, dad, husband and community man. He’s a thinker. Progressive. Visionary. He takes people along on the ride with him. In this chat Andrew shares his story, the evolution of ‘Chilwell farms’, the family business, the change and expansion of farming in his pocket of Western Australia. In 2000, Andrew undertook a Nuffield …

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"We aren't utilising 50% of the human resource on farm" Former Nuffield CEO & 1986 Scholar Jim Geltch 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Jim began his life on a farm in the irrigation area of the Riverina in NSW. His love of farming followed everything he did and would ultimately shape his career so far. After exploring farming in Thailand in his early twenties, he returned home to work on the family farm before looking further afield, eager to pursue opportunities outside the farm …

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In The Know: Cracking into a deep dive on Avian Influenza with Egg Farmers of Australia CEO Melinda Hashimoto 14:37

3M ago14:37

14:37

This special episode explores the impact of avian influenza on the egg industry in Australia. Melinda Hashimoto, CEO of Egg Farmers of Australia, provides insights into the virus, its transmission, and the measures taken to control its spread. The discussion covers the process of detecting and responding to avian influenza outbreaks on farms, the i…

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"Owning your own sparkle" Liz Brennan a Community Development Expert: "Just because we produce enough food doesn't mean that people aren't hungry" 54:15

3M ago54:15

54:15

Community Developer. Small Business Owner. Avid Netballer. International Agriculturalist. Local community enthusiast. Sometimes a travelling groupie (for certain bands). Liz Brennan is a legend, a very, very interesting person, and someone we've been fortunate to have known over the past few years. Her life experience is so incredibly fascinating h…

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"Cows Create Careers" and the opportunity to travel the world and create your own pathway with Lucy Collins 38:42

3M ago38:42

38:42

Lucy Collins knew she wanted to be around animals since she was a child. Although she didn't grow up on a farm, she took every chance to be at the dairy across the road from her family home. Early on she decided that being a Vet, was going to be her calling. "I didn't have a clear family farm pathway to follow. So seemed like a natural fit." Takeaw…

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Who Owns Aussie Farms? Farm land values, Wind Turbines, Beef Week the Quarterly with Tim McKinnon from LAWD 21:11

3M ago21:11

21:11

We are back and we are sitting down with LAWD Senior Director, Tim McKinnon to get the latest on Australia's rural real estate market. A few summarising points: Beef Australia is more than just Beef - international interest across all of Aussie Ag came to Rockhampton in the first week of May. The market dynamics between family farms and corporate/i…

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The million acre station owner using tourism in Australia's Red Centre with Ashley Severin (Nuffield Scholar 1986) 25:29

3M ago25:29

25:29

Ashley Severin and his wife Lyndee call Curtin Springs in Australia's Northern Territory home. The family has embraced generational opportunity in diversifying the 1 million acre cattle station to other means. They've successfully established and run a tourism business, support local tours, an on-farm restaurant and have explored value add opportun…

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Careers: Meet Jane Snell who left Fine Dining to go Dairy Farming 13:23

4M ago13:23

13:23

Jane Snell left a world of Fine Dining to pursue a career in Dairy Farming. As part of our Partnership with Dairy Australia, we are learning more about the Dairy industry and we wanted to understand how her journey has shaped her career today. We cover: Dairy farming can be a rewarding career that offers variety and challenges. Compassion and being…

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The Fancy Lady Cowgirl: "You can be in the largest cities in the world and part of Agriculture" with Courtenay DeHoff 42:19

4M ago42:19

42:19

Courtenay DeHoff, aka the Fancy Lady Cowgirl, is in Australia for the National Cutting Horse Association Futurity event. Thanks to our friends over at The Regional PR Co, we've managed to bring her into The Commons in Sydney to share her story with our Aussie audience. In this conversation we explore her upbringing as a local Kansas cowgirl, when t…

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Live at Norco PrimeX - A chat with the Unbreakable Farmer Warren Davies 52:51

4M ago52:51

52:51

We were recently given the opportunity to host a conversation at the Norco, PrimeX field days. In 2023 Norco and the National Farmers Federation released a report: The National Farmer Wellbeing Report When it comes to mental health, farmers in Rural Australia face disproportionately high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide. As part of our wor…

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Courage and Urgency: "Go.Farm was founded with the intention of transforming Australian agriculture" in conversation with Liam Lenaghan 45:53

4M ago45:53

45:53

It's a foggy May morning in Beaufort, 150kms west of Melbourne. We grab a coffee and head towards the first of the latest properties that the team at Go.FARM was acquired only a few months earlier, getting a better understanding of the Agronomist who spent his childhood not too far down the highway. As we tour the property, we quickly pull over, Li…

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Spotlight: Hear from the Lifeline to Farmer Lifeline with Ross Blanch 8:02

4M ago8:02

8:02

This special spotlight is on a support service that is too important not to know about. We met Ross Blanch a member of the Farmer to Lifeline Farmer support program. He's been a lifeline volunteer for more than 31 years and in the past 4 years since starting the Farmer to Lifeline Farmer help line he's answered more than 4,000 calls from Aussie Far…

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Tom & Mick: The 'cattle baron dribbler' aka Jeremy Cummins at Beef Australia 16:11

4M ago16:11

16:11

Tom and Mick interview Jeremy Cummins, a professional cattle buyer and feedlotter. Jeremy shares his background in the industry, his experience working with his uncle, and his transition into feedlotting. He discusses the types of cattle he buys and the markets he targets. Jeremy also talks about the current sentiment in the cattle market and his p…

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Chasing Dreams, Farming for a Better Future and Saying Yes more... because "Plan A's not going to happen anytime soon" with Harry Lloyd 35:59

4M ago35:59

35:59

In 2020, Harry Lloyd was a little lost. He had just finished University and couldn't chase his dream of being a cowboy in America due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, we'djust started the Humans of Agriculture Podcast and Harry was recommended to listen, which turned out to be a pretty pivotal moment for him. "The one thing I took away f…

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Nuffield CEO “If you can’t speak the language, you can’t understand the culture” with Jodie Redcliffe 42:23

4M ago42:23

42:23

Jodie Redcliffe studied Psychology, can speak fluent Japanese, is a mother of three and her first memories in agriculture are feeding poddy calves on her Pa’s dairy farm. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode! As a youngster, Jodie moved around regional Queensland as her father worked in pigs and poultry. “He actually liked pigs a lot more than p…

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Boys To The Bush - "We're doing what a lot of parents would do for their kids, but for whatever reason, they can't" with Adam DeMamiel CEO and Co-Founder 36:09

5M ago36:09

36:09

Adam DeMamiel is the CEO, Director and Co-Founder of Boys To The Bush, a charity which supports vulnerable youth with intensive programs. His role has changed over the years so now he's not the one running the programs, but empowering others around him to do so. Having his staff find reward from the work they do with kids and speak passionately abo…

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Mini: What's been happening at Humans of Ag - Dairy, Careers, and see you on the road! 9:31

5M ago9:31

9:31

Hey! We're back and this week we thought given it's the first of May, we'd do a quick check in with what's happening at Humans of Ag. We've been out filming with goFARM, NSW DPI, Dairy Australia, and the team at BlackBox. Our Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) in conversation series are alive and well on their channels. We've had th…

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Events Extraordinaire, Mountaineer, Plane Crash Survivor and all-round Incredible Human - This is Esther Price 46:39

5M ago46:39

46:39

We won't be able to give Esther Price justice in these show notes, but if you have ever been in the room with her then you know just how ExtraOrdinary she is. The influence she has on people around her is incredible, particularly when she is on stage, she really is absolutely captivating. Esther calls Western Australia (WA) home and always has. She…

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Agriculture at Airports “I never thought I'd be chatting on an agriculture podcast.” with Nick Bloor 29:36

5M ago29:36

29:36

“I never thought I'd be chatting on an agriculture podcast.” Founder and CEO of IVM Group, Nick Bloor describes his business as having a mission to improve people's lives through plant science. At only 19 years old, Nick founded his first business in vegetation management space. To us, Nick’s work is pretty mind-blowing. And he is so humble in how …

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The Tom and Mick Show with Justin ‘Oaky’ Oakenfull 22:26

5M ago22:26

22:26

Welcome back to the Tom and Mick Show! In this episode they are joined by special guest - Justin Oakenfull, from Elders at Inverell and recently the 2024 National Young Auctioneer Of The Year! Key Topics: Justin's journey in the auctioneering and livestock industry Market trends and predictions in the livestock industry Justin's pump-up routine and…

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Letting consumers 'subscribe' for their eggs with Sarah Sivyer 56:11

6M ago56:11

56:11

To describe Sarah Sivyer as worldly and business savvy would be absolutely under-selling her. Sarah describes herself as a ‘serious data nerd’ and a ‘serious business model nerd’. After sitting down with her to record the podcast, we believe it and love it! “I'm going to sound a bit wacky, I just love excellent businesses.” Sarah has some incredibl…

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A future in the family business and Industry Opportunities for Nancy Crawshaw- 2024 Zanda McDonald Award winner (NZ) 24:02

6M ago24:02

24:02

This week we're sitting down with Nancy Crawshaw, the New Zealand winner of the Zanda McDonald Award. Nancy shares her journey in agriculture and the importance of connection to the land. She discusses the multi-generational impact in agriculture and the responsibility of caring for the land for future generations. Nancy talks about her experiences…

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Let’s get to know the 2024 Zanda McDonald Award Winner Tessa Chartres 22:12

6M ago22:12

22:12

Tessa Chartres is the 2024 Zanda McDonald Award winner for Australia, in this episode she sits down with host Oli Le Lievre to chat about her background, her role as the General Manager of Business Development at Murray Irrigation Limited (MIL). She highlights the impact of the drought on regional communities and the importance of long-term thinkin…

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It has been 4 years since the first HOA episode was released! This is a HOA update with Oli and Milly 22:16

6M ago22:16

22:16

We're about a quarter of the way through 2024 (HOW?!) and we thought it was time to give our Community a bit of an update. It's almost exactly 4 years since the release of our first ever podcast, and there's been almost 250 podcasts since then which feels HUGE. In that time so much has evolved as we continue to grow and adapt. A quick shout out to …

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"My Eyesight is Failing Every Day, but I think my Vision is Getting Stronger" with Mark Peart 54:11

6M ago54:11

54:11

Mark Peart believes that purpose should drive a business, closely followed by Profit. It's a concept that may take a bit to digest, however, Mark's views are that with profit, the opportunity to do good can continue for a longer term. Mark has had an extraordinary career, in his early 30s he decided the dream job and life he was living was not nece…

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In The Know: This is the Tom and Mick Show with Jimmy Blain 12:27

7M ago12:27

12:27

This is the Tom and Mick Show! In this episode they are joined by special guest - cattle buyer Jimmy Blain, AKA 'Bull Train'. They cover the following: What keeps Jimmy occupied day-to-day Cattle market trends and weather impact Sheep and wool markets Market outlooks and predictions What podcasts Jimmy listens to on the road Podcast Partner: This e…

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“I'd like to be a farmer, can you teach me?” The moment that defines Hamish Marr’s career 39:13

7M ago39:13

39:13

Hamish Marr has been in the room for some of New Zealand Agriculture’s key discussions, yet the moment that he is most proud of and one that has defined his life more than any other was when a young boy asked him if he could teach him to be a farmer. Several years on from that initial conversation, Hamish continues to mentor and coach Fergus on his…

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Fishing for Answers and Debunking Aquaculture. "3 Billion people rely on Seafood" - at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Roberta Marcoli 21:32

7M ago21:32

21:32

From Italy and French Polynesia to New Zealand and Australia, Roberta Marcoli has committed herself to research in aquaculture. Roberta’s energy is infectious and we learnt so much about the ocean and the world under the sea, how it has evolved to where it is today and how it can help shape the future. Roberta understands how communities around the…

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The opportunity starts in the dirt - we’re at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Katia Taylor 15:23

7M ago15:23

15:23

Katia Taylor was always passionate about making a difference in the environment and climate. She initially began studying politics at University, but soon decided that she could have far more impact through science. And for Katia, agricultural science is the biggest platform to have the influence she wants to have in the world. She is now a Postdoc…

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Our Robotics Guy gives a Cooking class at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Guy Coleman 22:43

7M ago22:43

22:43

Guy Coleman entered the evokeAG. stage and started handing around ANZAC biscuits his Mum had made. He was also holding his Grandmother’s 27th edition Country Women's Association cookbook. And then he started talking about open source weed technology. He explains that open source technology means that a fundamental idea is available for everyone to …

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From the orchestra to the Global Tea Trade. At evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Sam Lambert 18:20

7M ago18:20

18:20

Long before Sam Lambert was immersed in agriculture, he was an aspiring musician and studied economics in Canberra. Now, Sam is the Co-Founder of zenGate Global where they believe everyone should have equal access to technology and innovation. They work with different ag markets around the world to deliver supply chain resilience solutions, like in…

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The road less travelled to get liquid gold “you have to do it differently” with Fiona and Liam Mann 38:19

7M ago38:19

38:19

In today’s episode, Oli chat’s with Fiona and Liam Mann from Eradu in Western Australia. Their journey into the space of Agriculture and farming today is as creative as it is inspiring. Both raised on farms, Liam originally from Scotland, moved to Australia for a harvest season in 2004 and never left after meeting his neighbour's daughter, Fiona. T…

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"It's not a risk, it's an adventure" we're at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Natalie Bell 14:07

7M ago14:07

14:07

Natalie Bell's grandma told her, "It's not a risk, it's an adventure". Natalie has lived by that since growing up in Sydney and shifting to a career immersed in Australian livestock. Natalie has since founded Hylo Ag, designed to repurpose plastics used in cattle ear tags. We sat down with Natalie at evokeAG. 2024 after her Future Young Leader pres…

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140 years of history and the next generation embraces the evolution at Pine Hill with Ted Langley 30:47

7M ago30:47

30:47

“You've just got to be there, in the discussion, because something will trigger something and make you think, and I think that's the best thing.” 18 months ago, tragedy struck at the Langley’s property at Pine Hill in South Australia. After suffering a medical episode, Ted Langley’s brother would pass away. After 30 years in partnership, the succes…

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In The Know: Blooming with Curiosity for Flowers with Liv Coutts 26:53

7M ago26:53

26:53

This year, Australians are expected to spend almost $465m on flowers for Valentine's Day (Australian Retailers Association, 2024)… We had some questions and wanted to know more. Are the flowers imported or locally grown? What’s the process to get them from soil to the markets? What trends are occurring and what are consumers wanting? How is flower …

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Making your own Opportunity, with Martin Lovegrove 47:00

7M ago47:00

47:00

“If you can see it, you can be it” - Marty Lovegrove There’s some conversations that leave you with a smile, they’re raw and real and people that do extraordinary things while not taking it all too seriously. Marty Lovegrove is definitely one of those people! As a kid, Marty wanted to be a shearer – just like his Dad. As a youngen he’d dream about …

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In The Know: February Update Rural Real Estate with Col Medway 14:41

8M ago14:41

14:41

Welcome back to the In The Know On the Go Podcast! This week, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Col Medway, Senior Director at LAWD, to get across the latest trends and happenings in the Aussie Rural Real Estate market. We last caught up with Col in October 2023, he was busier than eer and the market was slowing. So let’s find out what’s the latest…

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