Agriculture has long been a cornerstone of Australia’s economy. As the sector again surges - or “saves our economic bacon” - after 28 per cent growth in 2016 and high expectations for 2017, we’re again reminded of its key place in our economic mix.

Dylan Alcott’s journey is extraordinary, his story inspiring. An elite athlete, Alcott won his first Paralympic gold medal as a member of the Australian Wheelchair Basketball Team at 17.

Almost 20 per cent of Australians, around four million people, live with a disability.

The economic, demographic and environmental challenges in regional Australia are real but so too are the opportunities. The strengths in regional communities and businesses provide the foundation to unlocking their growth potential.

The resurgence of rural and regional Australia is real. We are seeing fresh evidence of renewed confidence almost every week.

It's easy to think cybercrime and identity theft only happens to big business. It doesn't. With over two million small businesses in Australia, lifting awareness, improving education and taking real action to prevent these incidents is fundamental for the health of the sector.