A Friend of Mine by OAK Magazine

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 f...

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, enco...

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 e...

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 ill...

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...

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...

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 l...

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...

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 St...

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 approac...

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...

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 connecti...

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 Grenf...

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 pe...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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 experie...

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 n...

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...

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 Austral...

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 businesse...

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...

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...