By: Samantha Townsend
Sam Thomas, Nutrien Milling Thomas, Dubbo, was crowned winner of the 2026 ALPA NSW Young Auctioneers Competition with parents Lyndal Shanks and Peter Thomas.


Samantha Townsend is a Journalist at The Land. Based on the Mid North Coast, she specializes in agriculture and farming, climate change and environment, and cultural topics, weaving together narratives that highlight the intersection of these themes. Samantha's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Examiner Newspaper Pty. Ltd., The Canberra Times, and Queensland Country Life, among others.
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Samantha Townsend's articles predominantly focus on local issues within rural communities, agriculture, and education in Australia, with a notable emphasis on government announcements. If you are reaching out to her, consider providing insights or commentary related to local Australian politics, agricultural developments or educational policies.
Given the significant coverage of rural communities and agriculture-related topics in her articles, sources who can provide firsthand experiences from these areas or have expertise in agribusiness policy may capture Samantha's interest. It is also worth noting that she often cites data so providing statistics or relevant research findings could enhance the appeal of your pitch.
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