Eliza Spencer
@amelizajane.bsky.social
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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Very grateful to have been awarded the Star Prize for Rural Writing with NSW Farm Writers in Sydney last week, for my feature article "Green and Gold: how a farming community responds when miners come to town." 🧵
Under new firearms reform, primary producers would need to be members of a gun club, & meet attendance requirements.
But if you or your staff are on a station, or the local range is for .22s, not .308s, there are some problems on the horizon.
www.theland.com.au/story/9171951/
#NSWpol #gunreform
But if you or your staff are on a station, or the local range is for .22s, not .308s, there are some problems on the horizon.
www.theland.com.au/story/9171951/
#NSWpol #gunreform
'More questions than answers': farmers hit out at gun laws, demand clarity
Are country gun clubs fit for use if farmers are required to attend?
www.theland.com.au
February 11, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Under new firearms reform, primary producers would need to be members of a gun club, & meet attendance requirements.
But if you or your staff are on a station, or the local range is for .22s, not .308s, there are some problems on the horizon.
www.theland.com.au/story/9171951/
#NSWpol #gunreform
But if you or your staff are on a station, or the local range is for .22s, not .308s, there are some problems on the horizon.
www.theland.com.au/story/9171951/
#NSWpol #gunreform
🏫 NSW state parliament is back for 2026 🏫
Trying something new for The Land News today, with a parly preview before the day kicks off. Seven pollies shared their priorities, and there's more in common across party lines than you might think. 👀
#AusPol #AusAg
www.theland.com.au/story/9166061/
Trying something new for The Land News today, with a parly preview before the day kicks off. Seven pollies shared their priorities, and there's more in common across party lines than you might think. 👀
#AusPol #AusAg
www.theland.com.au/story/9166061/
Parliament returns: firearms, renewables and crime on the rural agenda
Drought, pests, and parks unite politicians as parliament returns.
www.theland.com.au
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
🏫 NSW state parliament is back for 2026 🏫
Trying something new for The Land News today, with a parly preview before the day kicks off. Seven pollies shared their priorities, and there's more in common across party lines than you might think. 👀
#AusPol #AusAg
www.theland.com.au/story/9166061/
Trying something new for The Land News today, with a parly preview before the day kicks off. Seven pollies shared their priorities, and there's more in common across party lines than you might think. 👀
#AusPol #AusAg
www.theland.com.au/story/9166061/
The surprise from people when I explain I'm bound by my employer's editorial code, the Australian Press Council guidelines, and the MEAA code of ethics when they call with an issue. Real reporters, freelance, big time, or at the local paper, have a strong ethical framework - for a very good reason.
The violent occupation of Minneapolis started with a vlog. I've wanted to find a framework to describe Nick Shirley & others like him: "Influencer" is too quaint. "Journalist" is obviously wrong.
I landed on "slopagandist."
Gift link (open in a web browser) www.theverge.com/news/869824/...
I landed on "slopagandist."
Gift link (open in a web browser) www.theverge.com/news/869824/...
What is Nick Shirley?
Slop doesn’t need to be AI-generated
www.theverge.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:24 PM
The surprise from people when I explain I'm bound by my employer's editorial code, the Australian Press Council guidelines, and the MEAA code of ethics when they call with an issue. Real reporters, freelance, big time, or at the local paper, have a strong ethical framework - for a very good reason.
Reposted by Eliza Spencer
Preach girl, preach. As always, an incredibly insightful and important read from @miasato.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Preach girl, preach. As always, an incredibly insightful and important read from @miasato.bsky.social
First sale of the year, and a mercifully quick one at that for the Yass first-cross ewe sale. Prices were a little softer on last year, with the full report coming up this afternoon.
#AusAg
#AusAg
January 9, 2026 at 1:20 AM
First sale of the year, and a mercifully quick one at that for the Yass first-cross ewe sale. Prices were a little softer on last year, with the full report coming up this afternoon.
#AusAg
#AusAg
Grief has been one word used by those on both sides of the proverbial fence near renewables projects. With some great insights from mental health professionals, I asked what it will take to find a productive way forward.
www.theland.com.au/story/9137927
#AusAg #AgChatOz #AgSky
www.theland.com.au/story/9137927
#AusAg #AgChatOz #AgSky
'We've lost some friends': resilience takes a toll as renewables ramp up
Mental health professionals and landholders described a 'wearing down' of resilience.
www.theland.com.au
January 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Grief has been one word used by those on both sides of the proverbial fence near renewables projects. With some great insights from mental health professionals, I asked what it will take to find a productive way forward.
www.theland.com.au/story/9137927
#AusAg #AgChatOz #AgSky
www.theland.com.au/story/9137927
#AusAg #AgChatOz #AgSky
More than 4000 people have donated to a crowdfund campaign to test new gun laws in NSW, following the December 14 Bondi terror attack, raising nearly $500,000.
www.theland.com.au/story/9146411/
#AusAg #AgSky #AgChatOz #GunReform
www.theland.com.au/story/9146411/
#AusAg #AgSky #AgChatOz #GunReform
Former police prosecutor leads nearly $500k fight against new gun laws
Crowdfunding will support a court campaign to test new gun reforms.
www.theland.com.au
January 7, 2026 at 1:14 AM
More than 4000 people have donated to a crowdfund campaign to test new gun laws in NSW, following the December 14 Bondi terror attack, raising nearly $500,000.
www.theland.com.au/story/9146411/
#AusAg #AgSky #AgChatOz #GunReform
www.theland.com.au/story/9146411/
#AusAg #AgSky #AgChatOz #GunReform
In a Christmas miracle, the ACM Agricultural Publications EA has been approved on Christmas Eve! 🎊
It includes 3.75% pay rise, backpaid to Jan 1, 2025, and comes into effect on New Year's Eve.🎇 A very festive solidarity celebration and a huge thanks to the House Committee and MEAA.
#UnionStrong
It includes 3.75% pay rise, backpaid to Jan 1, 2025, and comes into effect on New Year's Eve.🎇 A very festive solidarity celebration and a huge thanks to the House Committee and MEAA.
#UnionStrong
December 24, 2025 at 2:49 AM
In a Christmas miracle, the ACM Agricultural Publications EA has been approved on Christmas Eve! 🎊
It includes 3.75% pay rise, backpaid to Jan 1, 2025, and comes into effect on New Year's Eve.🎇 A very festive solidarity celebration and a huge thanks to the House Committee and MEAA.
#UnionStrong
It includes 3.75% pay rise, backpaid to Jan 1, 2025, and comes into effect on New Year's Eve.🎇 A very festive solidarity celebration and a huge thanks to the House Committee and MEAA.
#UnionStrong
Five years in charity comms and the amount of data on donors is astounding, and often on really old software (Blackbaud circa 2020 I'm looking at you!)
It can be really helpful as a copywriter, but when donors realise just how the sausage is made, it doesn't always go down well.
It can be really helpful as a copywriter, but when donors realise just how the sausage is made, it doesn't always go down well.
Australians give billions to charity each year. But how do charities treat their donors?
An ex-charity data scientist reveals how 31 of Australia’s biggest & most trusted NFP profile, rank and predict how much you’ll give and what messages will push your buttons.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
An ex-charity data scientist reveals how 31 of Australia’s biggest & most trusted NFP profile, rank and predict how much you’ll give and what messages will push your buttons.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
December 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Five years in charity comms and the amount of data on donors is astounding, and often on really old software (Blackbaud circa 2020 I'm looking at you!)
It can be really helpful as a copywriter, but when donors realise just how the sausage is made, it doesn't always go down well.
It can be really helpful as a copywriter, but when donors realise just how the sausage is made, it doesn't always go down well.
GO PHEEEEBS 🧡
#MediaMovement: Phoebe Loomes has joined Australian Community Media as a Journalist
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December 18, 2025 at 4:53 AM
GO PHEEEEBS 🧡
Reposted by Eliza Spencer
With victims fighting for their lives and many dead in the Bondi terrorist attack, misinformation online is exploiting their suffering.
www.aap.com.au/factcheck/mi...
www.aap.com.au/factcheck/mi...
Misinformation exploits confusion, grief after Bondi attack
With victims fighting for their lives and many dead in the Bondi terrorist attack, misinformation online is exploiting their suffering.
www.aap.com.au
December 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
With victims fighting for their lives and many dead in the Bondi terrorist attack, misinformation online is exploiting their suffering.
www.aap.com.au/factcheck/mi...
www.aap.com.au/factcheck/mi...
Most of the time it'd be considered trespassing, but when the drive home was right next to a harvest well underway near Canowindra, I couldn't help but head up the driveway and ask to take some pics with Fraser and Oliver Wythes.
#AusAg #HarvestingTheCrop2025 #AgSky
#AusAg #HarvestingTheCrop2025 #AgSky
December 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Most of the time it'd be considered trespassing, but when the drive home was right next to a harvest well underway near Canowindra, I couldn't help but head up the driveway and ask to take some pics with Fraser and Oliver Wythes.
#AusAg #HarvestingTheCrop2025 #AgSky
#AusAg #HarvestingTheCrop2025 #AgSky
Pinging @euanritchie.bsky.social and the #AgSky / Dingo researchers. Does anyone know any researchers who specialise in the spread of dingoes/wild dogs in Central West NSW?
Speaking to some farmers about new populations popping up 👀
Speaking to some farmers about new populations popping up 👀
December 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Pinging @euanritchie.bsky.social and the #AgSky / Dingo researchers. Does anyone know any researchers who specialise in the spread of dingoes/wild dogs in Central West NSW?
Speaking to some farmers about new populations popping up 👀
Speaking to some farmers about new populations popping up 👀
In the time it took for me to get back to Golspie, Amy Croker grew a whole human being! Lil' George was a very helpful model, for one of my favourite stories to write this year on why there are no atheists in foxholes... or farming.
Read more 👉 www.theland.com.au/story/9121673
#AusAg #AgSky
Read more 👉 www.theland.com.au/story/9121673
#AusAg #AgSky
Faith, fleece and a 40pc cull rate: Golspie woolgrowers rise to the challenge
How one family farm has pushed the limits of Merino genetics.
www.theland.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
In the time it took for me to get back to Golspie, Amy Croker grew a whole human being! Lil' George was a very helpful model, for one of my favourite stories to write this year on why there are no atheists in foxholes... or farming.
Read more 👉 www.theland.com.au/story/9121673
#AusAg #AgSky
Read more 👉 www.theland.com.au/story/9121673
#AusAg #AgSky
🏘️'Tis the season for bush block stories 🎶
The annual bargain block list has arrived, with some genuinely decent spots on the market this year. Sadly, I did have to push the list up from $50k to $75k because, well, house prices 🤷♀️
www.theland.com.au/story/9126546/
#AusAg #AgSky #Housing
The annual bargain block list has arrived, with some genuinely decent spots on the market this year. Sadly, I did have to push the list up from $50k to $75k because, well, house prices 🤷♀️
www.theland.com.au/story/9126546/
#AusAg #AgSky #Housing
Ten budget bush blocks under $75,000 where you can build your dream home
Agents say the Aussie dream isn't out of reach for savvy buyers.
www.theland.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
🏘️'Tis the season for bush block stories 🎶
The annual bargain block list has arrived, with some genuinely decent spots on the market this year. Sadly, I did have to push the list up from $50k to $75k because, well, house prices 🤷♀️
www.theland.com.au/story/9126546/
#AusAg #AgSky #Housing
The annual bargain block list has arrived, with some genuinely decent spots on the market this year. Sadly, I did have to push the list up from $50k to $75k because, well, house prices 🤷♀️
www.theland.com.au/story/9126546/
#AusAg #AgSky #Housing
Actually cried listening to Millie Bernasconi with her national radio pkg on The Country Hour's 80th birthday, we are so lucky to have so many wonderful rural journos and even more folks in ag willing to share their stories. 🧡 HBD COUNTRY HOUR 🎉
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Actually cried listening to Millie Bernasconi with her national radio pkg on The Country Hour's 80th birthday, we are so lucky to have so many wonderful rural journos and even more folks in ag willing to share their stories. 🧡 HBD COUNTRY HOUR 🎉
Everybody say GOOD BOY MAXI because today Max not only didn't react to off leash dogs chasing him but he even cuddled with new people at the dog park.
Old dogs can learn new tricks 🥹
Old dogs can learn new tricks 🥹
December 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Everybody say GOOD BOY MAXI because today Max not only didn't react to off leash dogs chasing him but he even cuddled with new people at the dog park.
Old dogs can learn new tricks 🥹
Old dogs can learn new tricks 🥹
We all know that when a story's made the paper, it's finally real! 🗞️
This week's edition is a little special, a chance to share the very exciting news that I've been awarded the National Rural Press Club's Young Journalist of the Year for 2025. 🎊
This week's edition is a little special, a chance to share the very exciting news that I've been awarded the National Rural Press Club's Young Journalist of the Year for 2025. 🎊
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
We all know that when a story's made the paper, it's finally real! 🗞️
This week's edition is a little special, a chance to share the very exciting news that I've been awarded the National Rural Press Club's Young Journalist of the Year for 2025. 🎊
This week's edition is a little special, a chance to share the very exciting news that I've been awarded the National Rural Press Club's Young Journalist of the Year for 2025. 🎊
Reposted by Eliza Spencer
The way 2025 is going, we're going to end up with an outbreak of kuru like in that X-Files episode.
"While no one was watching: Tenuous status of CDC prion unit, risk of CWD to people worry scientists"
www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast...
"While no one was watching: Tenuous status of CDC prion unit, risk of CWD to people worry scientists"
www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast...
While no one was watching: Tenuous status of CDC prion unit, risk of CWD to people worry scientists
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The way 2025 is going, we're going to end up with an outbreak of kuru like in that X-Files episode.
"While no one was watching: Tenuous status of CDC prion unit, risk of CWD to people worry scientists"
www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast...
"While no one was watching: Tenuous status of CDC prion unit, risk of CWD to people worry scientists"
www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast...
#BREAKING - Dugald Saunders has quit as NSW Nationals Leader, after promising to modernise the party of the bush back in 2023.
Full coverage coming later today 👇
www.theland.com.au/story/9113205
Full coverage coming later today 👇
www.theland.com.au/story/9113205
Dugald Saunders quits as NSW Nationals Leader in shock resignation
The Dubbo MP said now was the 'right time' for new leadership.
www.theland.com.au
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
#BREAKING - Dugald Saunders has quit as NSW Nationals Leader, after promising to modernise the party of the bush back in 2023.
Full coverage coming later today 👇
www.theland.com.au/story/9113205
Full coverage coming later today 👇
www.theland.com.au/story/9113205
You know that gross sludge on the bottom of the water tank that makes your clothes smell whenever it rains? Just me?
That sediment has been tested and uncovered alarmingly high levels of heavy metals in rainwater harvest drinking water tanks.
www.theland.com.au/story/9111151/
#AgSky
That sediment has been tested and uncovered alarmingly high levels of heavy metals in rainwater harvest drinking water tanks.
www.theland.com.au/story/9111151/
#AgSky
Heavy metals 100 times higher than safe levels found in water tank sediment
High lead levels were found in 90pc of water tanks sampled in NSW.
www.theland.com.au
November 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
You know that gross sludge on the bottom of the water tank that makes your clothes smell whenever it rains? Just me?
That sediment has been tested and uncovered alarmingly high levels of heavy metals in rainwater harvest drinking water tanks.
www.theland.com.au/story/9111151/
#AgSky
That sediment has been tested and uncovered alarmingly high levels of heavy metals in rainwater harvest drinking water tanks.
www.theland.com.au/story/9111151/
#AgSky
Big roads story and my first (lofi) piece to camera coming up in 10min pls be hyped
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Big roads story and my first (lofi) piece to camera coming up in 10min pls be hyped
Some 200c/kg marvels at Braidwood today - not quite your usual prime sale offering but very sweet all the same.
November 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Some 200c/kg marvels at Braidwood today - not quite your usual prime sale offering but very sweet all the same.