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Over $120,000 raised for the recovery of the Taree Showground and Taree High School Ag Plot.
POSTED ON 17 July 2025

Over $120,000 raised for the recovery of the Taree Showground and Taree High School Ag Plot

More than $120,000 has been raised to support the recovery of the Taree Showground and the Taree High School Ag Plot, following the devastation caused by the May 2025 floods. Recognising the scale of the damage and the long road to recovery ahead, the RAS Foundation quickly launched an End-of-Financial-Year fundraiser and reached out to its community, raising over $60,000 in just three weeks.
JB Fairfax Award fuels the next generation of rural journalists
POSTED ON 03 July 2025

JB Fairfax Award fuels the next generation of rural journalists

Media and Communications students are invited to apply for a career-defining opportunity to gain real-world experience and mentorship in rural and regional journalism, with applications now open for the RAS Foundation’s 2026 JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications.
RAS Foundation calls on donations to help raise vital funds for Taree, as the RAS of NSW matches donations.
POSTED ON 17 June 2025

RAS Foundation calls on donations to help raise vital funds for Taree, as the RAS of NSW matches donations.

In response to the devastating floods that recently impacted the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions, the RAS Foundation has launched an End-of-Financial Year (EOFY) fundraiser to support the recovery of two vital community assets, the Taree Show Society Showground and the Taree High School Agricultural Plot. To amplify the impact of this initiative, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS of NSW) is matching every dollar donated and recently increased its commitment from $20,000 to $40,000 due to the overwhelming generosity of donors.
NSW dairy producer wins RAS Foundation-backed Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship
POSTED ON 04 September 2024

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

The RAS Foundation is making a significant investment towards agricultural innovation and sustainability through its sponsorship of 2025 Nuffield Farming Scholarship recipient, and dairy industry leader, Campbell Chesworth. 
Specialist Support—The Catalyst for Student And Teacher Success
POSTED ON 15 August 2024

Specialist Support—The Catalyst for Student And Teacher Success

The Rural Learning Exchange is a NSW Department of Education initiative that accommodates rural students who want to study an HSC subject that is not offered by their school. The program enables classes from different, small rural schools to connect across the state, facilitating collaboration between teachers and students.
RAS legend, Robyn Clubb AM, steps down as Councillor after three decades of service, leaving one impressive legacy.
POSTED ON 08 August 2024

RAS legend, Robyn Clubb AM leaves one impressive legacy.

RAS Foundation Chair and RAS Councillor, Robyn Clubb AM, will be stepping down from her roles at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) this week following just over three decades of service. As the first woman elected to the RAS Council in 1993, Clubb has been a steadfast force within the not-for-profit agricultural and event organisation.
Stand Tall - Annual Initiative
POSTED ON 05 August 2024

Stand Tall - Annual Initiative

In May this year, we had the pleasure of supporting 31 students and teachers from Cobar High School to attend the Stand Tall event, the largest youth event of its kind in Australia. ​

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