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RIST office closure dates across Christmas Break
Wishing you a safe and Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
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Lifetime Ewe Management – New groups now recruiting
Lifetime Ewe Management (LTEM) is Australia’s leading on-farm training program supporting sheep producers to build...
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RIST Round UP Newsletter- November News
From field trips to hands-on training, see what our students have been up to in...
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Enrol Now I Certificate II & III in
RIST - Rural Industries Skill Training is now accepting enrolments for the 2026 intake of...
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Boost Herd and Flock Productivity
MLA Subsidies Announced for RIST’s Heifers for Profit and Weaners for Profit Programs
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Students Explore Innovation on Gippsland Dairy Study Tour
Learning from the best in Gippsland! RIST students recently embarked on a four-day DemoDAIRY Foundation...
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Student in the Spotlight – Aaron
Gunditjmara man and Budj Bim Ranger Aaron has been featured by Agriculture Victoria in a...
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Celebrating Rural Women and Global Opportunities in Agriculture
RIST is proud to celebrate Alanna Hansford, a rising star in Australian agriculture whose passion,...
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Needlestick Injuries on the Farm – Know What
As livestock handling duties ramp up through spring, staying safe around animal health products is...
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Students Gain Firsthand Insights at Murdeduke Angus
Integrated Farming Systems in Action at Murdeduke. In late September, RIST Certificate IV and Diploma...
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RIST Round UP Newsletter- Latest News
Read RIST’s latest newsletter, The October edition of the RIST RoundUp. Hear from the CEO,...
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RIST Alumni Alanna Hansford, announced as Global Footprints
RIST Alumni Alanna Hansford announced as Global Footprints Scholarship recipient
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Transforming sheep production with Lifetime Ewe Management (LTEM)
Empowering sheep producers for long-term success. RIST and Australian Wool Innovation’s (AWI) Lifetime Ewe Management...
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RIST Round UP Newsletter- Welcome to Spring
Read the Spring edition of the RIST RoundUp: student highlights, field trips & upcoming events
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Student Spotlight: Kiarna & Taleah
Sisters Kiarna and Taleah are paving their own paths in the dairy industry with the...
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RIST feature on ABC Landline
Victorian Farmers Innovating During Drought. Did you catch ABC Landline on Sunday 31 August 2025?
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Tools in Hand, Eyes on the Future –
Tools in Hand, Eyes on the Future – Jacob Has Got What It Takes, Turning...
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Spring training dates announced
Boost your skills this Spring with RIST short course training in Hamilton and Terang
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RIST Round UP Newsletter- July and into August
Read the July RoundUp: student highlights, field trips & upcoming events
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One week til 2026 program information sessions
Shearing, Soil & Science: Students Explore Ag Careers at RIST. Forty Year 9 students from...
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Future Farmers Explore Careers at RIST’s Agriculture Taster
Shearing, Soil & Science: Students Explore Ag Careers at RIST. Forty Year 9 students from...
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Supporting Safer Farms: RIST Side-by-Side Training Builds Practical
Due to increased demand in the Terang region, RIST is expanding short course delivery to...
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RIST Launches Groundbreaking Igloo 360 Learning Experience to
Step into the paddock - no matter the weather, with RIST new Igloo 360 learning...
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New short course training dates announced – Terang
Due to increased demand in the Terang region, RIST is expanding short course delivery to...
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A legacy of learning, A future of Innovation
Catch Up with RIST at Sheepvention 2025 – Sites 527 & 528. If you're ready...
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RIST Round UP Newsletter- June at a Glance
Read the June RoundUp: student highlights, field trips & upcoming events like Taster Day and...
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Student Stories – Have you met them yet?
Meet the future of Agriculture. Discover inspiring RIST student stories and videos, then find out...
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Young Farmer, Big Vision
How Archer Is Turning Passion into a Career and Why Others Can Too.
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RIST Round UP Newsletter- May Recap
May highlights - In this edition of the RIST RoundUp hear from our CEO, read...
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From the Western Districts to the Top End:
At just 18 years old, Sophie is already on a bold path in agriculture
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Information Session Dates Announced for 2026 RIST Agriculture
Information Session Dates Announced for 2026 RIST Agriculture Courses
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2024 Annual Report
Enjoy reading the RIST's most recent published Annual Report, highlighting activity from the year that...
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From the Classroom to the Shearing Shed: Raelene’s
In 2023 and 2024 at the invitation of the Falkland Islands Government, Raelene Laidlaw took...
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Information Session dates set for August
Ready to study Agriculture? Join us in August at our Agriculture Courses Information Sessions.
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Student in the spotlight – Zane
"It was always a cracking day at RIST!" Meet Zane – Year 10 graduate, aspiring...
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Short course training dates announced
RIST short courses will help you grow your knowledge and gain hands-on experience where it...
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AWI Shearing and Wool Handling Coaching workshops
New event in May! Get in quick for the AWI shearing & wool handling workshops
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Raelene honoured with Career Legacy Award
Raelene Laidlaw honoured with Career Legacy Award,
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March Newsletter
March Recap - hear from our CEO, read what our students have been up to,...
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Graduates Ready to Contribute to a Thriving Agricultural
RIST celebrate class of 2024 graduation
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Bike ride for Jeremy Upton Agricultural Scholarship
On Sunday 16th March, The Hamilton Cycling Club...
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February Newsletter
February Recap - hear from our CEO, read what our students have been up to,...
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Student in the Spotlight 🔦 The world is
Rachael McGrath is a established leader in the Australian dairy industry while playing a vital...
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Emily King, Pt 3 Knowledge in Ag –
Knowledge in Ag is Power - Part 3: Lifting an entire industry with Emily King
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Dr Lexie Leonard, Pt 2 Knowledge in Ag
Knowledge in Ag is Power - Part 2: Building a farming business from scratch with...
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Pt 1 – RIST and Ducks on the
Over the coming weeks RIST are proud to be sponsoring a three-part podcast series with...
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January Newsletter
Over three decades ago, RIST was founded by farmers and individuals committed to strengthening the...
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2025 Back to the classroom
There's still time to apply to join our 2025 Agriculture courses, Enrolments close soon! Don't...
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Enrol in the Certificate III in Agriculture in
You already have the foundation, now it's time to build upon it. The Certificate III in Agriculture will equip you...
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Stepping into Ag day a hit with 2025
Last week, students from several local secondary schools, alongside with several full-time on-farm employees, spent...
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December Newsletter
In the last edition of the RIST RoundUp for the year, hear from our CEO...
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Christmas break office closure
Thank You to all of the RIST community for your incredible support throughout 2024, We...
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Connectivity disruption at Hamilton RIST campus
We are currently experiencing internet and phone connectivity issues at the Hamilton RIST campus.
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Hands-On Learning: The Williams LTEM Group Begin Their
In the heart of Western Australia's Williams region, Trainer Mark Allington is leading a vibrant...
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Student in the Spotlight 🔦 Finding passion in
Chloe Dann, perhaps better known as Chloe the Shearer, is a shining example of how...
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Australian Wool Innovation Stratefly and Amplifly workshop train-the-trainer
Last week, sheep advisors from near and far gathered at the Hamilton RIST campus across...
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Last Short Courses for 2024 running in November
There's still time to join our November short courses!
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RIST RoundUP 🤝 November Newsletter
Welcome to the latest edition of the RIST RoundUP! In this edition you’ll find: A...
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Setting Ewes up for Success in Heytesbury
Last week, the inaugural session of the RIST & AWI’s Lifetime Ewe Management (LTEM) Heytesbury...
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Student in the Spotlight 🔦 Meet Jake
“Just do it. It’s an amazing course, and it was definitely worth my time.” Jake...
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RIST celebrates International Day of Rural Women
At RIST, we have the privilege of being surrounded by many inspiring women shaping and...
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Setting your sheep up for success, with Lifetime
We’ve had a fantastic response with new enrolments in RIST and AWI’s Lifetime Ewe Management...
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Student in the Spotlight 🔦 Meet Ben
“Someone who inspires me in the agricultural industry is my family, especially my dad. His...
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Student in the Spotlight 🔦 Jack Addinsall
“My father, Rob, who has extensive industry knowledge to share and is great to discuss...
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RIST RoundUp – October Newsletter
From student stories, news, upcoming courses and events, you can catch the all the latest...
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Student in the Spotlight 🔦 Meet Kiarah (and
In early September, we introduced you to RIST student Kiarah and her amazing Border Collie...
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RIST Visit to Olds College in Alberta Canada,
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Is located in Olds, central Alberta, Canada. The College...
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Apply to be a Trainer with RIST –
Are you passionate about shaping the next gen of agricultural industry leaders? Use your skills,...
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Welcome to the RIST ROUNDUP 🤝 August Recap
Although its mid September already, we are delighted to share our August Recap with you!...
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Ready to learn a new skill? Learn with
RIST Short Courses running every month til the end of the year. Set your team...
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Katy McMahon announced as Jeremy Upton Scholarship recipient
https://youtu.be/jDE1aQDyt2M Working in Agriculture is something I’ll do for the rest of my life – Katy...
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Take the Journey into Learning – Join us
Celebrating Adult Learners week RIST Certificate IV in Agriculture Student, Kerry-Leigh Hume named as one...
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We’re Hiring – Finance Officer
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team at our...
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Student in the Spotlight 🔦 Jacob Sanderson
Like most country kids at just 17 years of age, Jacob Sanderson has more than...
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Celebrating Excellence in Agriculture: Over 40 Students Graduate
In an inspiring ceremony held at the Kantor Family Performing Arts Centre last Friday August...
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Celebrating National Skills Week, Every Week at RIST.
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, Involve me and I...
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RIST ROUND UP 🤝 Half year review and
Welcome to another ROUND UP! July marked a few special dates in the calendar for...
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RIST and GGSGLLEN – Careers In Agriculture Day
On Monday 22 July 2024, Fifty year 9 students from Monivae College, Baimbridge College, Good Shepherd College Hamilton , The...
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Kerry Hume takes home Employee Award at the
Kerry HUme – Dairy News Australia The 2024 Great South West Dairy Awards, were held...
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RIST ROUND UP 🤝 June Recap
Welcome to another ROUND UP! June was filled with a hive of activities for students...
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We’re Hiring! Are you our new People &
Are you passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and making a real impact? Join...
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Funding support announced for Spring intake of Weaners
On Monday this week, Bec Malseed, RIST National Program Manager, shared the evening with members of the...
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RIST ROUND UP 🤝 End of May
Welcome to another ROUND UP! This week has been a special one for the groups...
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Dates announced for 2024 Short Courses
Sharpen up your Chainsaw Skills, Learn to Weld, Operate a Tractor, Quad Bike, Side by...
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RIST Alumni Shine Bright at Great South West
RIST Alumni Shine Bright at Great South West Dairy Awards ✨ Last week’s Great South...
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RIST ROUND UP 🤝 AGM, Student Happenings and
RIST ROUND UP 🤝 AGM, Student Happenings and Upcoming Events! May 17 Welcome to another...
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RIST Weekly Round Up 🤝April Recap
RIST Weekly Round Up April Recap It is hard to believe April has been and...
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INFO SESSION DATES ANNOUNCED 🤝
INFO SESSION DATES ANNOUNCED 🗓️ Considering Studying Agriculture or Shearing in 2025 ? Join us...
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RIST welcoming mid – year enrolments 🎓🚀
RIST welcoming mid – year enrolments 🎓🚀 https://youtu.be/OswmsXgO2kU Graduate as Class of 2025! We are...
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RIST Weekly Round Up 🤝 Students hit the
RIST Weekly Round Up 🤝 Students hit the road on Industry Tour – April 22...
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RIST Weekly Round Up 🤝 Sneak Peek! Renovations
RIST welcoming mid – year enrolments 🎓🚀 Graduate as Class of 2025! We are now...
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Student in the Spotlight 🔦
RIST welcoming mid – year enrolments 🎓🚀 Graduate as Class of 2025! We are now...
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RIST Weekly Round Up 🤝 Students from Wool
RIST welcoming mid – year enrolments 🎓🚀 Graduate as Class of 2025! We are now...
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Class of 2023 Graduation 🎓
RIST welcoming mid – year enrolments 🎓🚀 Graduate as Class of 2025! We are now...
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RIST’s Wool Overview Program: A Deep Dive into
RIST’s Wool Overview Program: A Deep Dive into Wool Industry Skills RIST is excited to...
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RIST is Hiring: Explore Our Latest Job Openings!
RIST is Hiring: Explore Our Latest Job Openings! Join us at RIST and contribute to...
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