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Tom O'Toole

Tom O'Toole

Baker from Beechworth

One of Australia’s greatest success stories, be inspired by the “Baker from Beechworth” who turned a poorly performing regional bakery into a thriving business that not only enjoys $4 million of annual turnover, but is credited with reviving an entire community. A self confessed kindergarten drop out, Tom’s instinctive business skill and acumen has him at the top of his game, and his business model emulated world-wide. Audiences relate to his Aussie larrikin style and charming guile.

Kerry O'Keeffe

Kerry O'Keeffe

Test Cricketer/ Commentator

A few of the first things you’ll notice about Kerry is wit, wisdom and a penchant for sport. This former Test cricketer turned media personality packed up his vast sporting knowledge and became a regular presenter on popular TV show The Fat. He has continued a strong and successful media career commentating for ABC radio, and combines it with his role as a specialist tutor with Adelaide’s AIS Cricket Academy. His presentations are jam packed with inside stories and humour.

James O'Loghlin

James O'Loghlin

TV host, author and performer

New Inventors host James O’Loghlin blends comedy and thought provoking ideas to engage and entertain audiences across the country. A guest on almost every national television program, James speaks regularly on topics of creativity and innovation, and is the author of Umm…a Complete Guide to Public Speaking of which he teaches and coaches. His versatility means James easily assumes the role of MC, facilitator, moderator, panellist, after dinner speaker, corporate comedian and debater.

Laurie Oakes

Laurie Oakes

Foremost political commentator

Sunday Morning News political commentator, Laurie Oakes has had a long and distinguished career reporting, interviewing and commentating on Australia’s political landscape. Laurie is renowned for his cutting interviews and ability to obtain leaked information. In 1997, Laurie used leaked documents to break the "travel rorts saga" that ended the careers of three Ministers and several other high ranking politicians and staffers. He has several political books to his name for which he is highly regarded.