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Eliza Spencer

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Senior Journalist at The Land, Ngunnawal-Canberra via Wiradjuri-Cowra 📩 eliza.spencer@theland.com.au / amelizajane@proton.me 🌾 she/her seedisclaimer.com

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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Aggressively bringing back country town community to the big smoke by having a full yap with the postie and saying hello to everyone I pass because we do not live in a vacuum say hi to your neighbours!!!!!!!
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Back on the biosec beat with what could be a good news story, if there's someone willing to sign on the dotted line. #biosecurity #AgSky #AusAg www.theland.com.au/story/9364376
theland.com.au
A dollar now, or a billion later: pest control report calls for early support
Could a similar model be adopted for more invasive species?
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Paul Karp @paulkarp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
SCOOP: Australia eyes ripping up $2.3B immigration detention contract --new details of financial penalties being paid by Secure Journeys, US-owned private prison operator --Home Affairs asks AGS for all options including termination www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
politico.com
Australia eyes ripping up $2.3B immigration detention contract
ICE-linked contractor has been hit with millions in fines for its handling of immigration detention.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The best news!!! Hope its onwards and upwards from here
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MEAA @withmeaa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
MEAA members are calling on the government to implement a fair minimum rate for freelance media workers, with superannuation on top of fees through the News Bargaining Incentive. Read the report: meaa.io/FreelancerRe... #PayUp #NewsBargainingIncentive
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CAMERON WILSON @cameronwilson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Rick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Well, here goes. I tried to keep it contained. Ridicule is what we use to fight institutional hostility. Make no mistake, that's what this is. rick-morton.ghost.io/deliver-us-l...
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Deliver Us, Lord, From Ridicule
On Friday, Defence deputy secretary Celia Perkins began her evidence before a senate inquiry into asset sales by the department and Australian military with an embarrassing manoeuvre. 'In closing, I ...
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Poddy lamb preview of a very special story coming out Sunday morning
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In great timing I've written 350 words about this for this Thursday's editorial in The Land... "It takes a lot to drive a farmer to rally outside parliament, and many of us simply do not have the time to tune into every sitting week online." www.theland.com.au/story/9345108
theland.com.au
Political bickering is a luxury those in the bush can no longer afford
The cost of point-scoring makes waves far beyond the city limits.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"Theatre is a large part of all politics, but every minute spent sniping ... is wasting money we in the bush spend trying to get our fair share." After a particularly woeful few days listening to NSW budget estimates: this week's editorial. www.theland.com.au/story/9345108 #AgSky #AusPol #NSWPol
theland.com.au
Political bickering is a luxury those in the bush can no longer afford
The cost of point-scoring makes waves far beyond the city limits.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Absolutely! Maggie is an absolute powerhouse, she deserves all the recognition 💪
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Medianet Australia @medianet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
#MediaMovement: Brooke Littlewood is the new Editor of Farm Weekly. If you’d like to get media movements in your inbox, subscribe here: engage.medianet.com.au/media-moveme...
 Brooke Littlewood is the new Editor of Farm Weekly.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It's such a hard read, lived a town over when Molly was killed and our whole community still is very heartbroken. Such respect to Molly's family for continually showing up even with such distressing evidence.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"You can't breed them perfect, but I think that's the closest we've come." Record set at Millah Murrah today, for the price of some houses. www.theland.com.au/story/9342928
theland.com.au
Millah Murrah Angus sets breed record with nearly half-a-million dollar bid
Keep up with the latest action from the annual on-property sale.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Having a bit of a cry today, and always and forever grateful for AAP's Steph Gardiner for relentlessly reporting on this case. It's a heavy, heavy honour. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9342770
canberratimes.com.au
'Go crazy': Molly Ticehurst's killer's chilling threats
The man who murdered Molly Ticehurst recorded more than an hour of footage before and after the killing,...
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Is it a genetics/flock numbers or marketing issue - or both? If they're already doing the A2 work it does seem very odd not to make use of it, unless you need some seriously specialised sheep milking kits?
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This is the first I've heard of it! Goat milk is a bit more popular here, esp for lactose intolerant folks
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A little snippet from the transcript at Cooma, when I just about fell off my chair hearing a woolbroker with genuine positivity for the market.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Back on wool markets this week with good news: things look ... decent?! Consumer demand through search trends has more than doubled in the previous few years, and I spoke with folks on all parts of the supply chain to see what this means for Aussie wool. www.theland.com.au/story/9341256
theland.com.au
'Good business': rising demand, low numbers, put a floor in wool prices
Why some experts believe a 'hungry market' could continue.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
If you've ever wondered how one rural journo covers breaking news and farm profiles from across NSW, step #BehindTheByline for a sneak peek at how you can help keep ag reporting alive and well. 🤠 #AgSky #AusAg
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The field day itself may be very serious business, but it's all fun and games behind the camera for #AgQuip2026 🚜  While I keep trying to wash off the dust, sharing some of my fave pics from the past few days 📸 #AusAg #AgSky #FieldDays
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Dr Kostalas writes the seething rage so many of us in regional Australia feel at the completely preventable healthcare inequity baked into the system. www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/i-m-among-the-doctors-our-system-rejects-this-is-why-regional-healthcare-is-dying-20260804-p60lbj.html
smh.com.au
I’m among the doctors our system rejects. This is why regional healthcare is dying
We are told the regions cannot attract specialists. This is not true. They cannot keep them.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
CSU Wagga seems to be the 'it' spot for pollies launching policy updates, and one brave vet student made the most of it to bring their concerns direct to the nation's Education Minister. www.theland.com.au/story/9327433/
theland.com.au
'No promises': education minister refuses to be drawn on paid veterinary prac
One student confronted the federal education minister in Wagga.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
High drama at high noon against our AI overlords!! (I say very very tongue in cheek)
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A country journalist reporting from Sydney?! Back in the big smoke marking a shift in a community farming since colonisation. Generations have produced livestock and crops in the Sydney basin, now next to Western Sydney International Airport. Read more 👉 www.theland.com.au/story/9320070 #AusAg
theland.com.au
Paved for progress: farming community lands in Sydney's newest flight path
Around-the-clock flights have begun less than 3km from some farms.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Honestly, relatable
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
It's the first I've heard of it, but also because it's not a traditional 'crop' it's not fully in my wheelhouse. ABS may actually have industry specific bamboo stats, I'll have to do some digging!
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
There's country you grow potatoes on, and country you grow pine trees on, and Paul Cavanagh says his property falls firmly in the latter. See why he said without a wind farm, this farm would be sold off 👉 www.theland.com.au/story/9321512 #AusAg #AgChatOz #RenewableEconomy #WindEnergy
Rye Park farmer Paul Cavanagh shows off some restored soil in the shadow of wind turbines hosted on his property.Some of Rye Park farmer Paul Cavanagh's flock.Rye Park farmer Paul Cavanagh smiles with his flock of SRS non-mulesed sheep.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Good news Friday, NSW is forking out $$$ for rural vet scholarships!!!! The latest from my lovely colleague Lexi Bernard 👇 www.theland.com.au/story/9321361/ #AusAg #AgChatOz #AgSky
theland.com.au
New support for veterinary students to help solve critical industry shortages
Final year veterinary students can receive assistance through the new program.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The grin of a farmer getting the right rain, at the right time. Greg Sales at Bribbaree, photographed in June. Full story coming up next week ✈️ #AusAg #Drought #AgSky
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Outgoing NSWFA president Xavier Martin didn't pull any punches in a brutally honest final address to a packed conference room at Rosehill Racecourse. www.theland.com.au/story/9314491 #AusAg #NSWFarmersConference
theland.com.au
'Synthesised serfdom': outgoing NSW Farmers president challenges farming future
Xavier Martin left no stone unturned in his presidential speech.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
NSW Farmers Conference kicks off today, and it's already getting spicy. As usual, screaming into the void for city journo friends in Sydney - send me a DM or a text if you want to come along, or need some phone numbers, you'll never get this many farmers in one room any other time of year!
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I found African lovegrass seed on my boots washing them for this vid which was MORTIFYING!
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Op-ed alert: cranky about biosec as usual, but this time there's actually something NSW residents can do about it! www.theland.com.au/story/9306428
theland.com.au
Biosecurity is a bee in our bonnet: it's time to turn frustration into action
Biosecurity threats have more than doubled over in five years.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Very bold to assume I'd make it to the gym on a Monday with video editing and bird flu on the to-do list. BUT I do have a lil' reminder to wash your boots to show for a big day's work #AusAg #Biosecurity #BehindTheByline
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
More than 1200 words later, this tome is all ready for our national and print teams to run with as WA, SA, and NSW, all start to up surveillance and prepare for more cases. Went on a deep dive for this update 👇 www.theland.com.au/story/9304129
theland.com.au
Vaccines, poultry and preparation: CSIRO confirms sixth H5N1 bird flu case
The highly pathogenic virus was detected in WA, SA and NSW.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Journalism behind the scenes - writing #H5N1 breaking news from a late night bus service with merciful 5G coverage and a determination to beat the metros to the app alerts. (Very proud to say our tiny and mighty team beat the big city outlets!) #AusAg #RuralJournalism
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Written from a late night coach, confirming what we knew - Australia officially has six H5N1 cases, with the first confirmed in NSW. www.theland.com.au/story/9304129/
theland.com.au
Confirmed: NSW marks first H5N1 avian influenza case, sixth in Australia
The detection was confirmed by officials on Saturday night.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Not the news you want on a Friday. Following up responses from producers today, if you're a poultry or egg producers in NSW please get in touch - I'll have my phone on me all weekend 📩 eliza.spencer@theland.com.au
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
#BREAKING - Preliminary tests have come back positive for H5N1 avian influenza in NSW. www.theland.com.au/story/9304129
theland.com.au
'Incredibly concerning': state on alert after bird flu likely found in NSW
The preliminary detection marks the first likely case of H5N1 in NSW.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
STORY: Resilience is embedded in this Grenfell family's farming operation. www.theland.com.au/story/9302492 #AusAg #AgSky #MentalHealth #Biodiversity
theland.com.au
'I really struggled': young farmer's tough road to continue a farming legacy
Resilience is embedded in this Grenfell family's farming operation.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
One of my fave stories of this year coming up first thing tomorrow, here's a sneak preview: ✅ Young farmers keeping the dream alive ✅ Buying their own farm ✅ Trying new methods for biodiversity and soil health ✅ Tackling mental ill-health ✅ Succession planning ✅ Extremely cute sheep 🐑
Second-cross lambs enjoy a winter multi mix in the shadow of the Weddin mountains.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
It seemed like only a matter of time until greasy wool crossed the 2000c/kg mark once more. The best bit? These high-priced bales helped reach that threshold for a 'wooly' good cause. Details below, and don't forget to #WearWool 🐑 www.theland.com.au/story/9299089/
theland.com.au
Wooly good cause: charity bales smash the 2000c/kg mark in Sydney, Melbourne
Softening prices didn't touch the sides of these special bales.
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MEAA @withmeaa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Members are calling for a stronger News Media Bargaining Incentive that ensures funding goes directly to journalists and photojournalists jobs, including freelancers, and provides stronger support for regional and First Nations media workers – alongside fair pay and conditions across the industry.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Jason had a laugh about posing with some wire that any farmer knows wouldn't hold his weight for this photo, and about getting a cheeky #socceroos reference in, too! You can check out why I spent the morning in a future quoll pen at the link: www.theland.com.au/story/9299174/
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Really encouraging to see so many city mastheads on an avian influenza briefing today, particularly with practical advice shared for landholders and farm workers on how to stay safe and stay alert. www.theland.com.au/story/9299174/ #H5N1 #BirdFlu #Biosecurity #AgSky #AusAg
theland.com.au
Beyond poultry: cattle, pigs, farm cats on the frontlines of virus spread
Experts say further H5N1 incursions are only a matter of time.
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Dan Golding @dangolding.com · 25/06/2026
"The Guardian is aware that at least nine of the musicians who played in the Sydney concerts are now helping the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) with a workplace inquiry about the events surrounding the performance."
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The pianist from the audience at La La Land in Concert was a global feelgood story – but all was not what it seemed
Two orchestra members from the Sydney performance allege tensions behind the scenes were the cause of pianist failing to appear after intermission
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Fiery parliamentary debate, High Country Guardians, and bipartisanship gone to the dogs. The latest on the race to renewables below 👇 www.theland.com.au/story/9298684/
theland.com.au
'Not at the expense of farmland': proposal to rev up renewables in cities, Far West
Both sides of politics have clashed over a formerly bipartisan project.
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Is this an omen for tomorrow's story? 🤔 Who's to say! Either way, keep an eye out for the morning newsletter for the reason why a country journo is still at their desk at 5pm
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Eliza Spencer @amelizajane.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Forever grateful to every staunch editor who's yelled right back at the veiled-threats-as-corrections or the 'important context' emails. You need a stiff upper lip in this job but for so many women, the risks are magnified tenfold.
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