Municipal Works Australia was delighted to host a highly successful networking event during the 2026 Primex Field Days at the Lismore Showgrounds, bringing together representatives from local government, industry and the broader MWA member network for an afternoon focused on connection, collaboration and industry engagement.
As one of regional Australia’s leading agricultural and infrastructure exhibitions, Primex provided the ideal backdrop for MWA members and guests to come together, share ideas and strengthen relationships across councils and industry partners who play a vital role in supporting regional communities and infrastructure delivery.
The event attracted attendees from a range of councils and organisations, with representatives from Lismore City Council, Richmond Valley Council, Quilpie Shire Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council. MWA was also pleased to welcome John Tannerhill from Komatsu Australia, whose continued support and engagement with the sector are greatly valued.
A major highlight of the afternoon was an outstanding guest presentation from Australian sporting icon David Campese. Widely regarded as one of rugby union’s greatest players, Campese delivered an engaging and entertaining address that combined stories from his remarkable international career with valuable insights into leadership, teamwork, adaptability and resilience.
Drawing on his experiences competing at the highest level of international sport, Campese spoke about the importance of building strong teams, embracing challenges and maintaining focus under pressure — themes that strongly resonated with attendees working across local government and infrastructure sectors. His ability to connect personal experiences with practical leadership lessons created an enjoyable and memorable presentation that generated strong discussion throughout the evening.
