Welcome to the New South Wales Rural Press Club

Connect | Inform | Inspire

The New South Wales Rural Press Club (formerly known as the Farm Writers' Association of NSW) is the leading independent thought leadership platform and networking and development organisation for rural journalism and agricultural professionals in New South Wales.

We hold regular lunches and evening networking functions to bring people involved in farming, food and fibre together with agribusiness leaders and rural storytellers, discussing issues and developments relevant to rural and regional communities.

AGRIBUZZ IN ORANGE
HOSTED BY LOCAL LAND SERVICES

Thursday 3 September 2026

We're heading to Orange for another regional Agribuzz, Our host is Local Land Services, and our guest speaker is locally-based agri-financial specialist Tim Davidson.

Agribuzz is a smart casual event providing professional networking and development opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere.

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AGRIBUZZ IN WAGGA WAGGA
HOSTED BY RSM AUSTRALIA & ANZ

Thursday, 17 September 2026

Brianna Casey AM is our guest speaker for this event. She joined AgriFutures Australia in January as Managing Director, after almost ten years as the CEO of Foodbank Australia, the country’s largest hunger relief organisation.

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.

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FUELLING REGIONAL AUSTRALIA

Monday, 21 September

Conflict across the globe continues to disrupt regional Australia - at the bowser, in freight costs and throughout the supply chain.

Join us for our September lunch as we hear from Matt Halliday, CEO of Ampol, on the future of Australia's fuel security and what it means for agriculture.

Matt will explore the policy choices facing governments, the role of industry in strengthening sovereign fuel capability, and how Australia's $100 billion agriculture sector can be better insulated from future disruptions.

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60th ANNIVERSARY GALA

Thursday 16 July 2026

Our celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of Australia’s oldest rural press club was an amazing evening.

Almost 300 people joined us to recognise 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.

Our guest speakers were 2025 AgriFutures Rural Woman of the Year and founder of sHedway, Carol Mudford, and the editorial team at the Betoota Advocate, Errol Parker and Clancy Overell.

Latest video: where to, for the Basin Plan?

Murray-Darling Basin Authority Chief Executive Andrew McConville shared community, stakeholder and First Nations perspectives captured during a 12-week public consultation period as part of its review of the Basin Plan.

The MDBA is undertaking the first statutory review since the Basin Plan was implemented in 2012.

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