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Secret Harvest is excited to share our impactful successes with the media, shedding light on our tireless efforts to intertwine Indigenous wisdom with contemporary technology for land stewardship. As we continue to honour our cultural roots and innovate for the future, we invite you to follow along with us on this journey. Witness the story of Secret Harvest unfold, and be a part of our commitment to nurturing both the land and our community.
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CSIRO: Helping Secret Harvest to further Native Secrets’ botanicals

Working with Indigenous-owned businesses on research and products involving Indigenous knowledge requires deep respect and understanding from CSIRO and our people.

UNSW Sydney: Cherie Thompson AGSM

It's just had such a positive impact on me, you know, for my self-belief, my confidence, but also creating lifelong friends to go with on this journey.

Qantas Magazine: AGSM leading a culture of success

A connection to culture underpins the success of this AGSM student’s skincare brand

ABC’s Movin’ To The Country, S1 E1: Orana, NSW

Craig sets off to Nyngan in the Orana region of central west NSW to meet two former big city lawyers who run a national legal enterprise from home, while also inventing a brand-new species of cow in their lunchtime.

Qantas, Supporting Supplier Diversity

Qantas is proud to support supplier diversity. We travelled to Longreach and Barcaldine, QLD to meet Phil Thompson from Native Secrets and learn more about his unique range of products.

ABC News: Ancient Indigenous Knowledge the Key to Turning Pest Trees into Essential Oils

On land owned by a mining company, a tree thought to be a pest has turned into an incredible opportunity.

SBS News: The Indigenous Couple Hoping to Share Australia’s Native Ingredients with the World

Cherie and Phil Thompson are reviving Indigenous uses for Australian native plants near the NSW town of Dubbo, as global demand for natural ingredients rises.

Cherie Thompson - UNSW AGSM MBA Executive 2022

Cherie says being a responsible leader means leading from the front when you need to – but also stepping back and letting others lead and have their time to shine.

AU Manufacturing Site Visit: Native Secrets

Dubbo’s Native Secrets has caught a whiff of interest in their essential oils and skincare products lately. Co-founder Phil Thompson reckons they are about to break through as a supplier to a multinational hospitality company.

UNSW AGSM: Caring for Country is better business

Cherie Thompson, a Wailwan woman from the Dubbo region of NSW, is passionate about raising up her community.
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Clearing Invasive Species on a Mine Site: A Case Study on Secret Harvest for Australian Strategic Minerals (ASM) and its Beneficial Impact on the Land

Introduction Invasive species pose a significant threat to ecosystems worldwide,

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Sustainable Utilisation of Extracted Oils from Cleared Invasive Species: A Case Study of Secret Harvest’s Collaboration with Native Secret Cosmetics

Introduction This case study highlights the collaboration between Secret Harvest,

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Biodiversity Offset Management and Cultural Liaison

Introduction This case study focuses on the partnership between Secret

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