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!

Thoroughbred Park, Canberra

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

Travis Sinclair

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! 

Artist Brad Blaze seated in front of one of his colourful portraits.

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.

View images from the 2024 Conference here.

2023 LBRCA Annual Conference

The 2023 LBRCA Conference was held on 9-10 March 2023 in Tamworth, NSW.

View images from the 2023 Conference here.

2022 LBRCA Annual Conference

The 2022 LBRCA Conference was held on 10-12 February 2022 in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

View images from the 2022 Conference here.

2020 LBRCA Annual Conference

The 2020 LBRCA Conference was held on 5-7 March 2020 at Tamworth, NSW.

View images from the 2020 Conference here.

2019 LBRCA Annual Conference

The 2019 LBRCA Conference was held on 21-23 February at Griffith, NSW.

View images from the 2019 Conference here.