Acclaimed journalist Pip Courtney has reported for the ABC’s rural affairs program Landline for 30 years and hosted the popular series since 2012. She has won numerous awards including Queensland Journalist of the Year with Sally Sara in 2007, international Star Prize for Agricultural Journalism in 2011 and more recently, the national Star Prize for Rural Broadcasting. She was inducted into the Rural Journalism Hall of Fame in 2018. Click here to view full bio.

Diversification in Agriculture
As the host of the Katherine Business Dinner, Pip will deliver a keynote on the importance of diversification in agriculture. Drawing on a deep understanding of and experience in telling agricultural stories, she will touch on how diversification can increase income, open up new markets, spread risk & build long-term resilience to climate change.

During the evening, Pip will also have a fireside chat with local Territory Success Story, Simone Cameron, Cotton Australia’s Senior Policy Manager for Northern Australia. With an extensive career as an industry advocate, technical agronomist and educator, Simone’s farming journey, her love of Katherine and passion for the industry, will provide an interesting perspective on success.

Tickets include a 2 course dinner and drink on arrival, a cash bar will be available for additional drink purchases.

Table bookings
To purchase a full table, choose seats in groups of 6 and enter all guest names to ensure your group can be seated together.
Please note: If you do not have final names please enter 'TBA'. Once names are confirmed, please email obm@nt.gov.au so the name list and any dietaries can be updated. Dietaries must be advised by Monday 30 September to ensure they can be accommodated.