About Us
Our Story.
Our founder grew up on a property in Central Queensland where, from every corner, the iconic Mount Ramsay could be seen as an unmistakable “blue hill” silhouette.
To this day, it stands proudly amidst some of the best grazing and farming land in the country.
Like Mount Ramsay, Blue Hill PR works to be a trusted vision in the agricultural landscape. We combine our farming heritage and agribusiness expertise with our deep understanding of the sector and extensive experience across public relations, corporate affairs, media, content creation, advocacy and strategy to deliver communications services that are customised to the unique needs of this special industry.
It’s with this backing we can tell your stories, and position your business as a global leader in the production of safe, sustainable and nourishing food for the world.
Our Approach.
Audiences need to be confident you care about the issues they care about and have their back, for the long term. That’s why at Blue Hill PR we’re firm believers in the power of values-based communications to build trust in your organisation as an industry and community leader.
To do this, we help our clients demonstrate not just their knowledge, skills and innovations, but their commitment to a thriving agriculture sector and vibrant rural communities.
Our Team.
Stacey Wordsworth
Stacey is a widely-experienced and committed agribusiness communications specialist who founded Blue Hill PR on her staunch belief agriculture should be good for people, good for business and good for the world.
For 20 years, Stacey has worked across journalism, public relations, stakeholder engagement, corporate affairs, issues management and advocacy. She has a diverse track record spanning both rural and mainstream media having held senior editorial, PR and management positions with ABC Radio and ABC Rural (on-air broadcaster), Rural Press Ltd (now Australian Community Media), AgForce, the National Farmers’ Federation and large PR agencies.
In this time, Stacey has sat on both sides of the fence, taking out awards for her reporting on some of the biggest issues in rural Australia as a journalist as well as devising complex communications, engagement and promotional strategies for some of the most recognisable agribusinesses in the country.
Stacey has an ongoing interest in her family’s stud and commercial beef operation south west of Rockhampton and was proudly President of the Rural Press Club of Queensland from 2020 to 2023.
Matt Wordsworth
Matt Wordsworth is a multi-award-winning television reporter and presenter with more than 25 years’ experience at the highest levels of journalism.
Matt has anchored the 7PM News for the ABC in Queensland as well as presenting many of the ABC’s flagship programs including 7:30, Lateline, RN Breakfast, AM and PM, interviewing Prime Ministers, Premiers and high-profile figures.
He’s covered major events here and overseas including the London Olympics, natural disasters as well as several state elections including anchoring the ABC’s election night coverage for the 2015, 2017 and 2020 Queensland state elections.
He’s been a political correspondent in Queensland and New South Wales as well as a Federal Political Correspondent for Lateline.
Kate Scott
Kate is a corporate communication and public relations professional with more than 20 years’ experience delivering communication outcomes for diverse and complex organisations.
As a communication all-rounder and natural storyteller, Kate’s experience spans media relations, external and internal communication, branding, issues and disaster management, and event strategy and delivery.
One of Kate’s key strengths is building trusted relationships with clients to understand their business and ensure communication campaigns and strategies are tailored to meet organisational objectives. As the Communications Manager for the Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity, she received a combined CEO/Board award for her enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the organisation’s communication.
Before moving to Queensland, Kate spent her teenage years on a small wheat and sheep property in northern Victoria. Kate loves to travel and spending time in rural and regional locations.
Tim Vetter
Tim began his career as a journalist in his hometown of Gympie, before going on to work in communications and public relations across corporate, government and education sectors. He is passionate about brand storytelling, combining a knack for writing with skills in digital marketing, social media and content creation.
His upbringing involved annual trips to the family farm west of Charleville, and visiting friends on properties around the Gympie region. He enjoys getting out of the city and heading back home for country race days and staying on his friend’s dairy farm.
Hayley Kennedy
A lover of all things agriculture and a keen story-teller, Hayley has been privileged to find herself in a variety of journalism and communications roles which have allowed her to combine these passions.
Working from her family’s mixed farming operation in central Queensland, Hayley feels most at home when she’s ‘boots on the ground’ in rural Australia.
With a strong desire to see farmers prosper, she is committed to helping the voices of agriculture be heard.
In addition to her role as Content Editor at Blue Hill PR, Hayley is undertaking a Bachelor of Agriculture through the University of New England.
Grace Wickson
Grace has had a strong passion for all things agriculture her whole life, that runs deep in her family roots, which extend all the way to Roma, QLD. As she pursues her bachelor's degree in agribusiness, she has taken on the role of Account Manager at Blue Hill PR.
Coming from a rural background she has a unique love and appreciation for the land and offers the ability to “speak ag”. Grace helps manage clients across various industries, leveraging their expertise in account management to build strong relationships and drive results.
With a strong work ethic, a passion for agriculture, and a drive to make a difference, Grace plans to propel her career, to one day stand as a role-model and voice for the agriculture industry.
Outside of work, Grace loves to explore the great outdoors, often spending weekends 4x4 driving and attending rodeos.
Jasper Free
Jasper is our in-house graphic designer. A very visually minded person, he holds a Bachelor of Creative Industries majoring in interactive and visual design, and many years experience freelancing. He is consistently developing his creative practice whether it be in the office or through his personal art practice, striving to make every new project better than the last.
Blue Hill PR is motivated to bring contemporary design aesthetics into the agricultural industry and Jasper’s work ensures we deliver on that goal.
Judy Kennedy
Judy Kennedy is a highly experienced journalist with over 20 years’ experience in print, broadcast and online writing and PR, specialising in the agricultural space.
Judy worked with the ABC for 12 years as a rural reporter, TV presenter and radio broadcaster in all parts of Australia. She became well known to listeners during her time with the iconic ABC Country Hour, as a presenter for Landline and Executive Producer of the ABC Radio National’s Rural Unit.
In her work in regional public relations she has supported clients like GRDC, AgriFutures Australia and MLA.
Hannah Hardy
With a deep belief in the critical importance agriculture plays in the world, Hannah has set about carving a career in agribusiness.
As a journalism student at the University of Queensland, she became captivated by the allure of the bush. She had her heart set on becoming a rural reporter and gained experience with Fairfax Rural Media (now Australian Community Media), ABC Rural and the Queensland Rural Press Club. However, it soon became clear to Hannah communications and public relations was where she could make most impact.
Hannah has worked across communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, and events in Australia and overseas. During this time, she has also gained a Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness. Recently, she finished a stint in London, as Marketing Director for an international sustainable agriculture exhibition.
She currently sits on the Young Agribusiness Rural Network (YARN) Committee, and is a keen country race goer.
