Celebrating National Ag Day, we're joined by two guests shaping the future of Australian agriculture. Amanda Naish, founder of Australian Future Farmers Exchange , shares her mission to empower the next generation of farmers through education and opportunity. She highlights the alarming statistic of the average age of farmers in Australia and the need to encourage young people to return to farming. Amanda shares her journey in agriculture, the challenges young farmers face, and the misconception...
Nov 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 89
Celebrating National Ag Day, Ruby Canning from Mavstar Photography shares her deep connection to agriculture, her journey as a livestock photographer, and the significance of National Ag Day. She reflects on her cherished cow Dakota, her diverse agricultural background, and the importance of family values in her life. Ruby emphasises the need for greater understanding and support for farmers, encouraging listeners to appreciate where their food comes from and to engage with their local agricultu...
Nov 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 88
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 8 November 2024. Let’s check up on some news headlines with our sponsor PAEDS Education - your go-to for life-saving knowledge in rural families. Featuring Australian Women in Agriculture, Womn-Kind, The Sisterhood Project and CPR Kids, Samantha Wills event in Bendigo, Your Soundtrack to the Outback, plus more. And with Black Friday coming up, there’s buzz...
Nov 07, 2024•7 min
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 1 November 2024. Making news this week: Sarah Duncanson from PAEDS has just launched a new podcast in collaboration with Penny Blunden from Sick Happens. Prepared Not Scared was created to offer support and clear guidance for managing children’s everyday illnesses and injuries—without the fear factor. Geelong’s Bec Connolly, founder of Botanicals by Luxe, ...
Oct 31, 2024•9 min
This special A Friend of Mine episode is a live roving interview from the 45th Murrumbateman Field Days – a testament to the power of community support and collaboration. More than just a showcase of agricultural innovation and local craftsmanship, the field days brings together people from across the region, reinforcing the strong ties that bind the community. Held on October 19 and 20, the Field Days offers everything from advanced farming equipment to locally produced goods, all set in a rela...
Oct 31, 2024•55 min•Ep. 87
This special A Friend of Mine episode is a live roving interview from the 45th Murrumbateman Field Days – a testament to the power of community support and collaboration. More than just a showcase of agricultural innovation and local craftsmanship, the field days brings together people from across the region, reinforcing the strong ties that bind the community. Held on October 19 and 20, the Field Days offers everything from advanced farming equipment to locally produced goods, all set in a rela...
Oct 30, 2024•43 min•Ep. 86
Instant Connection is a special segment of A Friend of Mine podcast, bringing you unplanned, yet meaningful conversations with remarkable women from regional and rural Australia. In these brief but powerful episodes, host Kimberley Furness dives into candid moments and unscripted insights that shine a light on authenticity, resilience and the beauty of real-time connection. Perfect for listeners looking for quick inspiration, Instant Connection delivers insightful snapshots that resonate and ins...
Oct 29, 2024•7 min•Ep. 85
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 25 October 2024. If you'd like to share your news or leave us an audio message, use the new She Makes News audio message feature. Tell us in as much detail about your event. We can then use your audio quotes in a news bulletin or use the information as part of our news snippets. https://speak-to.us/shemakesnews LINKS Pink Paddock Store - https://www.pinkpa...
Oct 24, 2024•6 min
This is a special episode to celebrate International Rural Women's Day . This is a day to honour the incredible strength, resilience, and creativity of women in rural communities across Australia. We asked some of our OAK community to share their thoughts and stories about what this day means to them—and today, you’ll hear their voices, their reflections and their celebrations. LINKS Mind Stretchers - https://www.mindstretchers.com.au/ Home Education Rural and Remote Discussion - https://www.hom...
Oct 15, 2024•12 min•Ep. 84
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 11 October 2024. Making news this week: Rural psychologist Steph Schmidt highlights the importance of ongoing mental health conversations and proactive mental fitness, especially for farmers facing financial and emotional strain. As Rural Women’s Day approaches, Jillina Whittaker, founder of Home Education Rural and Remote Discussion (HERRD), is ensuring r...
Oct 10, 2024•11 min
This is a special episode on the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award with a focus on resilience and perseverance in the face of initial setbacks. Despite not succeeding in her first application, Kate Lamason emphasises the importance of never giving up and the growth that comes from reapplying. Kate is a co-owner of Little Tuna , a company leading the charge in sustainability within Australia's seafood industry. She is also this year’s AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Queensland Winner. In this episo...
Oct 07, 2024•20 min•Ep. 83
This is a special episode on the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award with a focus on resilience and perseverance in the face of initial setbacks. Nikki Davey shares how a supportive network encouraged her to reapply despite her doubts, emphasising the significance of community in personal and professional development. Nikki is the co-founder and CEO of Grown Not Flown , an innovative platform connecting local flower farmers with consumers, transforming the floral industry by promoting sustainability...
Oct 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 82
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 4 October 2024. Making news this week: Rural entrepreneurs Jo Palmer and Julia Spicer have teamed up together to launch 'The Connection Table' to ensure rural Australia has a voice at decision-making tables across the country. The Conron Store in Grenfell, NSW, has a new owner and a fresh location in the heart of main street. Plus more news snippets Takeaw...
Oct 04, 2024•15 min
This special A Friend of Mine episode is a live roving interview from the 2024 Elmore Field Days - a significant agricultural event teeming with innovation and community spirit. Over three days, tens of thousands of visitors are expected through the gates to explore more than 700 exhibitors. At times you will hear the sounds of our surroundings whether it's the chatter of visitors, machinery or perhaps the odd PA announcement. I feel like these sounds make you feel like you’re standing right the...
Oct 01, 2024•15 min•Ep. 81
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 people in attendance, machinery or a PA system. I feel like these sounds make you feel like you’re standing right there with us having a quick catch up. M...
Jul 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 80
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.com.au/ Gabrielle Tozer - https://gabrielletozer.com/ AgriFutures Rural Women's Award - https://agrifutures.com.au/opportunities/rural-womens-award/ ...
May 16, 2024•6 min
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 Agency - https://www.acreagency.com.au/ Rhythm First Aid - https://rhythmfirstaid.com.au/ PAEDS Education - https://www.paedseducation.com.au/small-talk...
May 09, 2024•11 min
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 - https://curiumlegal.com.au/ Mac & Ernie - https://www.macandernie.com.au/ AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award - https://agrifutures.com.au/opportuniti...
May 03, 2024•12 min
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 you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or v...
Apr 26, 2024•11 min
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 advocates Birds in the Bush in Orange, NSW. Plus more news snippets We also have a BONUS episode with Vanessa Vazquez who talks in more detail about Birds ...
Apr 26, 2024•9 min
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 more news snippets brought to you by award winning app Grown Not Flown - it's like a farmers market in your pocket. LINKS Our sponsor Grown Not Flown ...
Apr 18, 2024•12 min
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' with AgriFutures Rural Women's Award South Australian winner Nikki Atkinson Plus more news snippets brought to you by award winning app Grown Not Flow...
Mar 28, 2024•12 min
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 the RBA cash rate mean for borrowers and businesses Plus more news snippets brought to you by award winning app Grown Not Flown - it's like a farmers ...
Mar 21, 2024•13 min
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. Every other day we see a small business close its doors, typically a result of the difficult economic landscape. This story is a little different. Lot...
Mar 19, 2024•14 min
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 @lottierae_art who talks about selling The Studio Trangie on She Makes News podcast. LINKS The Studio Trangie - https://www.instagram.com/thestudio_tr...
Mar 14, 2024•11 min
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 Motherland's inaugural National Conference in Tasmania George the Farmer and Iris & Wool collaborate on a exquisite children’s knit Plus more news snippets...
Mar 07, 2024•18 min
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 take next steps in their work. Over the last 12 months, I've had a few deep chats with Belinda about life/work. Her social work background is the busines...
Mar 07, 2024•57 min•Ep. 79
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 wellbeing consults. With a background in hairdressing, Gayle made a career change at the age of 42 to pursue her passion for supporting others. She now...
Mar 06, 2024•15 min•Ep. 78
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 self-belief and taking risks to achieve success. Tenai started Ads Haus to provide agency expertise for smaller budgets. In three years, her business ...
Mar 05, 2024•22 min•Ep. 77
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 connecting with people and helping women feel good. They have created a real buzz around their hometown of Birchip. In this episode, Sam reflects on the past...
Mar 04, 2024•13 min•Ep. 76
