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Apr 2025
Visionary Focus – Natalie Fryar
Natalie Fryar is a local champion. Her dedication to producing sparkling wine that truly reflects our island’s unique beauty is outstanding, and her label, Bellebonne, is further proof of her passion and commitment.
“Our island state is brimming with knowledgeable and charismatic individuals. We can connect you directly with these Tassie characters and assist with their involvement in your conference or incentive event.”
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Jul 2024
Visionary Stories: Catriona Hurd Professor in Seaweed Physiology and Ecology
Recently we launched a new series of Visionary Stories highlighting some of the pioneers who call Tasmania home. This week we introduce you to Professor in Seaweed Physiology and Ecology, Catriona Hurd.
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Jul 2024
Visionary Stories: Stephanie Trethewey, providing support for rural mothers across the country.
After giving up life in the city for life on a farm in central northern Tasmania, Stephanie was confronted by the isolation she now felt as mother in this rural setting. This inspired her to found Motherland and create a community to support other rural mums.
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Jul 2024
Visionary Stories: Andrew Flies, Associate Professor working to save a state icon
Around the mid-nineties there was estimated to be around 60,000 Tasmanian Devils, but now due to a transmissible cancer that has spread across the state this number has dropped to about 15,000. Andrew Flies along with his team at Menzies Institute for Medical Research have been working to create a vaccine to save this iconic animal.
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Mar 2024
The BET Visionary Spotlight reaches the half-way point
With the release of episode 3 last week, we have officially reached the half-way point for season 1. In celebration we have written a recap for you along with a teaser of what’s to come.
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Mar 2024
Episode 3 of the BET Visionary Spotlight
Episode 3 of the BET Visionary Spotlight is now live!
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Mar 2024
Episode 2 of the BET Visionary Spotlight
Wherever you visit in Tasmania you are sure to come across locals who work tirelessly to advocate and progress our state’s leading industries. They’re courageous doers who work passionately and have become leaders not because they sought prominent positions but instead because they’ve done remarkable things and ended up as leaders along the way.
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Feb 2024
Business Events Tasmania Visionary Spotlight Ep. 1
Episode 1 of the BET Visionary Spotlight is now live!
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Feb 2024
BET Visionary Spotlight Series
A Visionary is a pioneer. A Visionary sees thing that others don’t. A Visionary inspires. A Visionary lights the way for others.
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Jul 2023
A Visionary Story – Rachel Power
The year is 2007, Facebook is in its infancy, MySpace is still the largest social networking site in the world, and Burbn - the app to eventually become Instagram - hasn't even been prototyped yet. For Rachel Power and her husband Greg they were living in Canberra unaware that they were about to embark on an adventure that would change their lives.
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Mar 2023
Visionary Highlight – Theo Kapodistrias
Theo Kapodistrias is someone who embodies the Tasmanian spirit, the desire to connect with one another and to empower those around us to share their stories. It is through these stories that we may be inspired, challenged, and educated to make a meaningful difference.
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Mar 2023
Visionary Highlight: Greg Oates
Greg Oates has spent his entire career passionately advocating and advancing mathematics learning and teaching. Upon meeting Greg, you will come across an infectious enthusiasm and welcoming nature that will have you wanting to share in his passion and get involved in whatever event he might be a part of.