Indigenous leadership, cultural knowledge and caring for Country were at the heart of NAILSMA’s Reimagining Conservation 2026 forum, which brought together 270 delegates from across Australia and overseas in Cairns from 21–24 September. Held on Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country, the forum brought together Traditional Owners, Indigenous leaders, land and sea
As part of Indigenous Business Month, the TNQ Drought Hub is celebrating First Nations businesses and the people creating new opportunities across Northern Australia. This month, we showcase the Queensland Indigenous Business Network (QIBN), a statewide representative body working to connect, support and grow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses
Healthy soils, productive pastures and informed land management decisions were at the centre of the 2026 Grazing Forum and Field Day, held in Sarina and Mount Charlton on 16–17 September. Organised by Reef Catchments, the two-day event brought together graziers, landholders, agricultural specialists and natural resource management organisations to explore
As part of Indigenous Business Month, the TNQ Drought Hub is celebrating First Nations businesses and the people creating new opportunities across Northern Australia. This month we showcase Native Foodways, a First Nations owned and led social enterprise working to strengthen Australia’s native food industry while ensuring First Peoples are
In early September, the TNQ Drought Hub partnered with the Northern Hub to support and attend the 2026 Australian Rangeland Society Conference in Darwin, bringing together researchers, Traditional Owners, pastoralists, land managers and policymakers to share knowledge and explore challenges facing Australia’s rangelands. With around 220 delegates attending the five-day
The next generation of Australian agricultural leaders is preparing to take their research overseas, with 14 Nuffield Australia Scholars announced at the National Conference in Darwin on 9 September 2026. Five of the scholars are funded by the Future Drought Fund and are from South Australia, New South Wales and
The TNQ Drought Hub was proud to support the FNQ Growers Gala Dinner as a Bronze Sponsor on 4 September 2026. The event brought together 330 attendees to celebrate the region’s growers, recognise agricultural achievements and raise funds for local charities. It was fantastic to see the FNQ growing community
Livestock producers, researchers and industry representatives came together at James Cook University on 1 September for the JCU Veterinary Science Stakeholder Forum, exploring research priorities and opportunities for collaboration across northern Australia’s livestock industries. TNQ Drought Hub Director Karen George attended to connect with stakeholders and identify opportunities to bring
The TNQ Drought Hub joined researchers, students and industry partners at the 2026 AgTAC Awayday in early September, hosted by the Agriculture Technology and Adoption Centre at James Cook University. The Awayday provided an opportunity to share research, explore new ideas and discuss how skills and expertise across AgTAC can