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2025 Rural Women's Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra, ACT.
GREAT HALL, PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA 08.09.26

2026 Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement

The National Winner and Runner Up of the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

Workforce and Leadership

Military veteran Amy Vickers wins 2026 Tasmanian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Providing tailored, compassionate support for women transitioning out of service has seen Military veteran Amy Vickers of Well Beyond Services named 2026 Tasmanian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. 

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Thoroughbred Horses

Applications open for the 2026 Les Young Scholarship – an international opportunity for emerging Thoroughbred professionals 

Continuing Les Young’s legacy of mentoring the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry’s next generation, the Les Young Scholarship builds skills through international study and hands-on experience.

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Our vision is to grow the long-term prosperity of Australian rural industries. Since our inception in 1990, AgriFutures Australia, formerly RIRDC, has grown and developed alongside our 13 levied industries and we’re honoured to continue this important role in supporting the growth and overall success of Australian agriculture.

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Antibody-Driven Defence: An Innovative Method for Safeguarding Honey Bees Against Varroa-Induced Viral Diseases

La Trobe University

1 February, 2026 - 3 April, 2030

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