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NSW lamb producer wins RAS Foundation-backed Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship

21 Sep 2022

The RAS Foundation (RASF) is proud to be investing in agricultural innovation by sponsoring Central West Lamb Producer, Fiona Aveyard as one of the highly regarded 2023 Nuffield Farming Scholarship recipients. Awarded by Nuffield Australia, the Nuffield Farming Scholarships are designed to provide innovative agricultural leaders with the opportunity to travel the globe, develop their skills and connect with international experts as they research ideas to improve their business and industry. Read more

Applications open for JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications

13 Jul 2022

The search for the next generation of Australia’s rural journalists has begun with applications now open for the 2023 RAS Foundation JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications. The Award, now in its fourteenth year, is given to a communications student who has a passion and desire to report on issues affecting rural and regional communities. It includes a $10,000 scholarship as well as practical work experience at The Land newspaper, ABC Landline and in the Sydney Royal Easter Show media centre. Read more

A remarkable legacy honoured today as the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW celebrates 200 years.

5 Jul 2022

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has reached an incredible milestone today, celebrating 200 years of fostering agricultural development through competitions, education, and events in New South Wales. Read more

RAS Foundation backs regional students in their education endeavours

28 Jun 2022

Investing in the next generation of bright young minds, the RAS Foundation (RASF) has today announced the recipients of its 2022 RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships. Designed to financially support rural and regional students, studying at university, college or TAFE, the scholarships are aimed at students who are passionate about applying their knowledge and skills within regional communities. Read more

John B Fairfax pledges $2 million to boost RAS Foundation Charity

23 Jun 2022

John B Fairfax AO has pledged $2 million to the RAS Foundation (RASF), propelling the registered charity's first-ever giving campaign forward. The charity provides a range of grants and scholarships for education and community development in regional, rural, and remote New South Wales. It has invested over $7.2 million in regional communities since inception in 2007. Read more

Over $150,000 worth of funding set to make regional towns stronger thanks to RASF grant.

30 May 2022

The RAS Foundation will deliver over $150,000 worth of funding to nine community projects around New South Wales this year, announcing its 2022 Community Futures Grant Program recipients.   Supported by the sale of the RASF Ag Bag at the Sydney Royal Easter Show last month, the nine worthy recipients will receive grants between $7,500 and $25,000 each. Read more

Glen Innes student wins $10,000 scholarship to help share the voices of regional Australia.

24 Jan 2022

The future of journalism is looking bright today as the RAS Foundation (RASF) announces northern NSW student Kate Newsome as the recipient of the 2022 JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications. Established through a private donation from Mr John B Fairfax AO in 2008 to identify and assist up-and-coming rural journalists, the award is presented to a journalism or communications student who has demonstrated a passion for reporting on issues affecting rural and regional communities and wishes to become a voice for regional Australia. Read more

Community Futures Grants - lending more than a helping hand

24 Dec 2021

Funding projects in communities from the far north of the state to the central west and down to the southern slopes, the Community Futures Grants program lends more than a helping hand. Providing up to $25,000 in funding, supported by sales of the Ag Bag at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, this program allows communities to come together and work on projects that benefit all – from showground seating and kitchen upgrades to fencing, gardens and shade structures. Read about the projects we supported in 2021:   North Star CWA North Star is an isolated rural community approximately 742 km north north-west of Sydney, with a dedicated CWA and an 82-year-old Memorial Hall in desperate need of maintenance. The tallowwood floor in the hall has borne the weight of dancers, pre-schoolers, fitness groups, ANZAC Day service attendees, primary school students, and a lot more, and is now in need of some serious nail punching, hole filling, sanding, and sealing. The splintering of the timeworn floorboards has deemed the venue not fit for purpose – not only impacting the local groups who rely on a safe, sheltered location but also the fundraising opportunities for the community and the importance of keeping the community together. The renovated floor surface will make the Memorial Hall safer, more attractive, and the first option for groups seeking a venue for activities. Agricultural Pastoral And Show Society Of Lockhart Inc. Located in the Riverina region of southwestern NSW, Lockhart has an incredibly motivated Show Society looking for ways to increase community events and enhance the overall experience for attendees and participants. New equipment including a portable stage and steps, plus tables and chairs will reduce costs associated with continuously hiring equipment, ensuring funds raised at events will stay with the Society. The new stage with easier access will allow for greater inclusion and will benefit a wide range of community groups.  Event attendees will feel more welcomed with the addition of extra tables seating and the overall look of the Showground will be improved.  Regional towns and villages rely heavily on their Showgrounds for events, fundraising, attracting visitors, and hosting agricultural activities. The sense of community and the support offered is incredibly important and sees many drawn to the Showground to celebrate or come together in times of trouble. Cumnock Show Society In the west north-west of NSW, the small town of Cumnock has a Show Society kitchen waiting for an upgrade with more storage space, new equipment, and working areas for meal prep and cooking. The Showground is a major hub for the community, holding the annual Show, horse events, dog competitions, Council events, and seminars. The kitchen barely complies with health and safety standards and will not survive much longer, and important moneymaking opportunities and large events will be lost to other communities. The kitchen upgrade will lead to increased use of the facilities from the broader community and funds to ensure the Showground can continue to improve and enhance all of its facilities. Uarbry Hall Association In the middle of the Central West, a rest stop must be equipped with Public Use Water and Amenities, and that is exactly what the people of Uarbry are after – amenities/public toilets alongside the shaded structure weary travellers are drawn to. The shade structure was built to replace the Historic Uarbry Hall – destroyed by the Sir Ivan bushfire in 2017, but amenities weren’t included. The small community calling this village home wants to attract visitors off the highway and hope picnic tables, shade, toilets, and some peace and quiet could be just the thing to do it. Uarbry is a small village with a giant heart and is slowly but steadily rebuilding after the 2017 fires, visitors will help boost their spirits and encourage local activities. Trundle Show Trust Trundle Showground, in the Central West of NSW, is home to an impressive range of events including the annual Agricultural Show, Bush Tucker Day, ABBA Festival and Australia’s only flatland hang gliding competition – Wings Out West. Trundle may be where the wattle blooms, but it is also a place overdue for renovated kitchen, bar, and office facilities at the Showground. The Showground has a full calendar of annual events, but the current facilities struggle to cope, and volunteers are reluctant to assist due to compromised safety and incredibly poor working conditions. The revamp of the hospitality area will make the venue more functional, easier to work in, and ease the workload and stress of volunteers. Inverell Community Gardens The Community Garden in Inverell has been an absolute labour of love for all concerned since its inception in 2013. Nine years later and the land on which they grow has been reclaimed by the council and they have had to find a new home. The move has allowed for smarter planning, and they know shade is a priority for volunteers and visitors. The Garden is an amazing space, providing a social hub, educational area, sense of purpose, creative outlet, and an enhanced sense of belonging to a nurturing community. Local suppliers and contractors will be utilised for the construction of the shade shelter, along with a hardy group of volunteers – all contributing to a self-sustaining community hub. Inverell Community Garden is an incredibly valuable resource in a town that has suffered through drought and fires. Read more
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