02/06/2026
Great to see Bill Oram taking on this role. A massive influence in real training in schools.
St Teresa's College, Abergowrie
🌾 Board Member Highlight | Bill Oram
Central Queensland Delegate
From the dust and determination of Baralaba show rings to classrooms shaping the next generation, Bill Oram’s connection to agricultural shows runs deep, and it’s never really left him.
His earliest memories take him back to those Baralaba shows, alongside his dad, hands-on with horses and cattle, learning by doing. It wasn’t just competition. It was time spent together, and the beginning of something that would stay with him for life.
Over the years, Bill became a familiar and trusted presence in the show community. From his time with the Baralaba Show Society, including leadership roles and involvement in the campdraft committee, to more recent years with the Yeppoon Show, he’s always been someone willing to step in wherever needed.
Whether it’s the stud cattle section or supporting the broader team, his approach has stayed the same: practical, steady, and community-first.
🌿 His journey is one many will recognise:
• From competing as a young exhibitor to supporting the next generation
• From local committee roles to representing his region at Board level
• From learning alongside family to honouring that legacy through leadership
Today, as Central Queensland Delegate, Bill brings both experience and perspective. His focus is clear. Ensuring smaller country shows have a voice, and that the traditions which shaped communities like his continue to be valued and supported.
At the heart of it all is family. Bill speaks often of his late father, whose decades of service to the Baralaba Show left a lasting mark, not just on the committee, but on the community itself. This year, that contribution will be honoured with the naming of the main ring in his memory. A fitting tribute, and a reminder of what these shows represent beyond the program.
Professionally, Bill leads as Head of Agricultural Science at St Brendan’s College, a role that reflects his deep belief in education and the importance of helping young people understand where their food and fibre come from.
Because for Bill, agricultural shows are more than events.
They are part of the fabric, the thread that keeps our agricultural story alive.
And as communities evolve, he sees real opportunity ahead. A growing curiosity about agriculture, paired with the right balance of tradition and innovation, gives the next generation a reason to stay connected.
