Hayley was born and bred in a cattle breeding operation on the Dawson River. She graduated from Veterinary Science in 2000 and has spent the last 22 years working in the Rural Industry, as a Vet, as an Animal Health Consultant, as a Facilitator, and as a Grazier. In doing so she has had the opportunity to experience our industry from many different perspectives and has developed a broad range of expertise, which is invaluable in understanding what does and doesn’t work on the ground.

Email: hayley.webster@outlook.com

Wendy and her husband own and operate a grazing property “TwoSwans” in the Glenrock district of the South Burnett.  She has a keen interest in all things agriculture, biosecurity and advocating for rural and regional Queensland.

Wendy joined the BCCA team to develop partnerships and deliver projects in the South Burnett, specifically building the capacity of agricultural communities impacted by natural disasters and droughts.

Wendy has worked in various geographical locations and industries throughout rural New South Wales and Queensland.She has a wealth of knowledge about the Burnett Inland and has successfully delivered projects in the Burnett Inland for BIEDO, Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG), Blue Wren Connections, Red Earth Community Foundation and Vision Leaders.

Email: wendy@betterburnett.com

Ann is based at Murgon and lives on a grazing property run with her husband and children, near Goomeri. As an extension officer she has worked in the sugarcane industry, in land protection (weed and pest management), natural resource management based out of Charters Towers and most recently in the Inland Burnett with a focus on grazing land management, supporting farmers with information and providing them with linkages.

Ann is particularly passionate about healthy people and communities, nutritious food production, agriculture, good soil management and biodiversity

Email: ann@betterburnett.com