Are you ready for the next big dry?

Join local stakeholders, innovators and influencers as we showcase practical tools, emerging technologies and diversification opportunities to help build resilience across the Castlereagh Country.

When: Thursday 20 November, 2025

Where: Baradine Memorial Hall, Baradine NSW 2396

Time: 9am - 12pm

Tickets are FREE, with a light lunch included.

Book today at 123tix.com.au

Facilitator: Kaitie Nash

Guest Speakers: 

• Bede Young: Commercial Banking Manager from Rabobank with a passion for driving growth and building relationships.
• Brooke Watts: A dynamic agribusiness professional from BRALCA who will explore how ag tech can strengthen drought preparedness and response.
• Dr Anthony Kiem: Associate Professor from the University of Newcastle, who specialises in understanding the drivers and impacts of climate variability.
• Gabrielle Schultz: from the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program, who works specifically with mental health in the farming community.
• Dr Andrew Krause: Resilience Specialist from Projence and project manager for the Castlereagh Country Drought Resilience Plan.

Can't make the event?

There is a digital video and podcast series launching in 2026.

Find out more from gilgandra.nsw.gov.au or warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au

Joint Funded by: The Australian Government and NSW Government, under the Future Drought Fund.