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Jess Armstrong shares a powerful perspective from young people living in regional Australia.
Jess speaks about the strong support many young people have for renewable energy and the opportunities it presents for environmental sustainability, growth and the future of regional communities. But alongside that support comes an expectation that projects are delivered properly.
Transparency, place-based decision making, cultural sensitivity and genuine care for country are all central to building trust and creating positive outcomes for communities.
It’s a thoughtful conversation about what meaningful engagement and long-term regional development should look like.
Listen now https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast
Part of the Regions at the Helm series, supported by The Energy Charter.
12/05/2026
The Riverina Murray: Where National Ambition Meets Local Reality
Our latest emPOWER episode explores how change is unfolding across the Murray Riverina, where communities, industries and agriculture are navigating the energy transition in real time.
Wendy Agar is joined by Sarimah Hellyar (Regional Development Australia Murray) and Jessie Armstrong (AGRISHIFT), bringing both a systems lens and on-the-ground experience to the conversation.
In this episode, 35, we unpack what the energy transition looks like on the ground ⚡ the opportunities and trade-offs shaping regional communities ⚖️ why language and narrative matter in engagement 💬 how to move beyond consultation to genuine participation 🤝 and the role of young people in shaping what comes next 🌱
If you’re working across renewable energy, agriculture, government or community engagement, this is a valuable listen on connecting strategy with lived experience and delivering better outcomes.
Part of the Regions at the Helm series, supported by The Energy Charter.
🎧 Listen now https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast
Regional Development Australia Murray
In Episode 34, Kieren and Wendy unpack the realities of town hall conversations.
When the loudest voices take over, it can silence others – especially those who are simply curious, open to learning, or hold a different view. In some communities, even engaging in the conversation can carry real risk.
It’s a reminder that how we create space for dialogue matters just as much as the conversation itself.
Listen now https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast
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