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Tony Mahar's journey from forklift driver to farm policy and beyond

Tony Mahar's more than 10-year career with the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) - eight as Chief Executive Officer - means he's become a familiar face in agricultural advocacy work.

As he leaves the organisation next Wednesday to become Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, APlus News looks back at what lead Mr Mahar to the role, some highlights of his time with the NFF and what comes next.

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Are you an employer of choice? Or an employer not-of-choice?

Have you recently attempted to fill a role in your business? If so, you likely encountered challenges in finding suitable candidat...
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Zanda McDonald Award finalists announced

The Zanda McDonald Award, a prestigious trans-Tasman accolade that celebrates and fosters excellence in agriculture, has announced...
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Record-breaking Charollais ewe sold for $7850 to 19-year-old farmer

Nineteen-year-old Piper Williams paid a record price for a Charollais ewe at the Cold Water Creek Charollais Ram sale, interfaced ...
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Are you an employer of choice? Or an employer not-of-choice?
In today’s competitive hiring environment, attracting top talent requires more than simply offering someone a fair day’s pay in exchange for hours worked – you need to be seen as an employer of choice.
Zanda McDonald Award finalists announced
The Zanda McDonald Award, a prestigious trans-Tasman accolade that celebrates and fosters excellence in agriculture, has announced the first batch of finalists for 2025.
Record-breaking Charollais ewe sold for $7850 to 19-year-old farmer
19-year-old Piper Williams sets a new record by purchasing a Charollais ewe for $7850 at Cold Water Creek Charollais Ram sale.
Inside the success of Australia’s longest-running online livestock sale
Learn the secrets behind Col Thexton's 33-year success with Australia's longest-running online livestock sale on AuctionsPlus, focusing on quality cattle and strong relationships.
LISTEN: Beyond The Banks: Exploring Non-Bank Lending Options with Nick Davison
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Groundbreaker's journey to decarbonise farming
Tom Norman is piloting the country’s first commercial-scale green anhydrous ammonia fertiliser for broadacre cropping and is one of the 2025 evokeAG Groundbreakers.
Rare Valais Blacknose sheep to be offered online
A rare opportunity to secure genetics from "the highland cow of the sheep world" will be available on AuctionsPlus next week when Alicia McConnell from Alora Prestige Studs, Dubbo, offers some Valais Blacknose sheep.
Meet Toby Pitts, the face of our new Wagga office
AuctionsPlus Market Operator Team Leader Toby Pitts has lived and worked across the globe but has now made Wagga Wagga, NSW, his home. The regional NSW city is also home to a new regional office for AuctionsPlus.
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