2025 National Rural Carriers Convention
4-5 April 2025 | Canberra
The 2025 National Rural Carriers Convention will be held in Canberra at Thoroughbred Park, the home of horse racing Canberra.
LBRCA is hosting the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) to bring to you the largest gathering of rural carriers in Australia to celebrate 40 years of the ALRTA.
Our event will provide a unique opportunity for the rural transport industry from across Australia to meet and reflect on the past 40 years and focus on the next forty.
Our dynamic program, focusing on genuine issues, people, and solutions, will feature Ministers, regulators, state and federal transport authorities, local government representatives, supply chain partners and transporters from all federation partners including the LRTAWA, LRTAV, LRTASA, LRTAQ and LTAT.
Registrations now open!
4-5 April 2025
Thoroughbred Park, Canberra
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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
FOCUSSED CONTENT AND SPEAKERS
Our 2025 conference program content is focused on the issues that matter most to our members, and we’ve matched our program with relevant speakers and decision-makers!
TEST DRIVE A NEW TRUCK
Put yourself behind the wheel and test drive the latest diesel and electric vehicles in the purpose-built on-site racetrack!
FRIDAY DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT
Come dressed in your best ‘Eighties’ get-up for our ‘Back to the 80’s’ themed event. You’ll need your dancing shoes to dance the night away to local music by the Diane Mason Band.
LIVESTOCK TRAILER CONVERSION CHALLENGE
Put your skills to action to compete for the title of Champion Livestock Trailer Converter in our conversion challenge.
TYRE CHANGING CHALLENGE
Test your tyre-changing speed in the tyre changing competition. There are some great prizes up for grabs for the fastest competitor.
SATURDAY GALA DINNER, AUCTION AND ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday evening is dedicated to the ALRTA and its rich 40-year history. To be held at the prestigeous Rex Hotel in Canberra, this black-tie event, including a three-course meal and evening entertainment by internationally renowned speed-painter Brad Blaze, will be an event not to miss!
INDUSTRY AUCTION
In the market for a new King Bars bull bar, a new ICEPACK, or some merchandise? Maybe you’re in the market for some tyres or a gift for somebody else. Whatever it is you are after, look no further! You are sure to find what you are looking for in our industry auction.
Entertainment
FRIDAY
Local Musicians
Local music duo Graham and Diane Mason will entertain with their classic hits from the 80’s. Get your dancing shoes on!
SATURDAY
Brad Blaze
Brad Blaze is a world-renowned artist and entertainer who has combined his talents with showmanship. Brad has painted four prime ministers and some of the world’s leading sportsmen ‘live’ at events including Tiger Woods, Sir Ian Botham, the late Richie Benaud, Shane Warne, and movie stars Eric Bana and Chris Hemsworth.
Past Conferences
2024 LBRCA Annual Conference
The 2024 LBRCA Conference was held on 23-24 February in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
2023 LBRCA Annual Conference
The 2023 LBRCA Conference was held on 9-10 March 2023 in Tamworth, NSW.
2022 LBRCA Annual Conference
The 2022 LBRCA Conference was held on 10-12 February 2022 in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
2020 LBRCA Annual Conference
The 2020 LBRCA Conference was held on 5-7 March 2020 at Tamworth, NSW.
2019 LBRCA Annual Conference
The 2019 LBRCA Conference was held on 21-23 February at Griffith, NSW.