A Big Country: Recent Episodes
ABC Radio
The ABC's team of specialist reporters introduce you to the people and places that make up country Australia.
How moving to an ancient gorge brought this family closer together; farewelling family farm after 130 years; the challenges of motherhood living and working on a remote cattle station; teens collecting native seed for regeneration project.
Taking tiny marsupials back to island part of a plan to restore pre-colonisation native wildlife; rare penguin nursed back to health and released to the ocean a long way from home; tapping into trauma of Black Summer bushfires for artistic inspiration; teens with gift of the gab give livestock auctioneering a red hot go.
How a lifelong love of horses led Elaine to help others; maturation on the high seas, meet the distillers using the 'slosh method' to produce a special whisky; farmers on small acreage find the perfect small livestock - breeding snails; meet Benji the pet goat whose regular beach walks bring joy to many.
How reporting on the wine industry led to a new career making wine for former ABC presenter; artists beachcombing for seaweed to inspire creative works; Julie, the lifelong clown has settled in a small country town, after a career on the road as a traveller performer, but she still has some tricks up her sleeve; the couple who swapped lucrative mining salary for setting up a saddlery in regional Queensland.
The desert tree that can serve as a compass; wool producer selling her fleece by the skein, direct to knitters from farm shop; four-legged furry friends trained as assistance animals helping war veterans with PTSD deal with daily demands of life; how Liam is sharing his Aboriginal culture with next generation through music.
Family ties keeping traditional bush two-up game going in the WA goldfields; young women carving out a career working with leather and taking the reins of saddle industry; adventure on the high seas aboard replica tall ship helping teens detox from devices; hair dyers, clippers and glue at the ready as junior cattle handlers take their heifers into the show ring.
Meet the publican keeping the heart of her outback community beating; floodwater brings green oasis to desert landscape; horse lovers enjoying challenge and fun of extreme cowboy racing; cattle station training teaching skills for a job in the pastoral industry and changing young lives.
Power of the paintbrush helping rural community heal from bushfire trauma; traditional owners collecting green ants struggling to keep up with demand from restaurant trade; students getting a feel for the wool industry through shearing school; Western Australia's most inland winery growing grapes in challenging conditions.
Female artists telling outback stories one brush stroke at a time; perfect and precise tiny models of planes crafted by hand; plant breeders and farmers working on breeding next generation of fruit; entertainer using his whip to put on a cracking show for tourists.
Taking high tea in the bush, 1900s style; rusty old truck with rich history set for restoration ahead of becoming museum exhibit; celebrating 60 years with a lap of the country in beloved truck; couple discover big business in tiny animals as pygmy goats take off
Students gaining skills and helping the hungry with hands-on-learning in the veggie patch; olive growers helping others turn fruit to oil; replanting native trees to protect vulnerable parrot species; midwife taking skills into the paddock pregnancy testing on sheep.
Community spirit epitomised in co-operative tool library helping residents rebuild after fire; conservation project teaching preschoolers to care for country and koalas through sounds and song; truffle grower flat-out unearthing winter black truffle variety to feed festival goers; nifty contraption helps with rolling harvest of toughest nut to crack.
Camels come to the saviour of graziers battling invasive weed; community pooling picked olives to press for oil; flying doctor taking to the sky to see patients in rural town; cheese lover connecting consumers with farmers through new dairy range.
South American tropical fruit thriving in Australia's north; exhibition of Bangladeshi quilts telling the story of family, history and culture; breeding small cows for small farms; sheep farmer's passion project collecting historic shearing handpieces.
Woolgrowers turning fleece into family keepsakes; virtual reality changing lives in regional aged care; inside the niche sport of competitive ploughing; birdwatchers counting birds on farms to boost biodiversity.
The mail plane delivering to remote communities and cattle stations; sculptor burning through power tools as she carves legacy piece from granite block; from riding his family pet pig to riding bulls on world stage, teen takes on rodeo champs; father and son team in the business of breeding queen bees.
Breeding for cute factor with the 'labradoodle of sheep'; refugees gaining confidence through sewing lessons; growing beans from around the world and riding into town on a horse-drawn cart.
Celebrating threatened frog and keeping its traditional stories alive; island residents share culinary tips for eating fishy, oily bird; long-time shearer still going strong at 75; converting classic cars from petrol to electric engines comes at a cost, but with no regrets for EV enthusiast.
Bus service for one of the country's most remote schools boosts student numbers; community group reaches milestone in mission to create wildlife corridor for koalas; patient farmer waiting for harvest of first crop of world's most expensive nut; Ancient Viking alcoholic drink gets a modern makeover.
Special family connection behind volunteer's drive to resurrect historic mountain hut; farmer swaps shearing for distilling; hot and sweaty past-time of sword play in the tropics; mystery artist has rural community bemused and delighted.
Musicians experimenting with sound in unique tin lighthouse; young students learning through distance education from island classroom; how a dive instructor became a rum distiller and blacksmith sharing skills of the trade.
Brewery's hop harvest brings community together for day out in the sun; back to back flooding on the Darling River bringing back birds, fish and life; country women cook up a plan to cut through pineapple glut; martial arts world champ, sharing her love of the sport in country Queensland gym.
Central Australian garlic crop offers pathway out of poverty; outback retreat providing veterans and first responders with a place of peace; planting native trees to attract birds, butterflies and bugs; gay graziers breaking stereotypes.
Saltwater women reviving traditional cultural practices with camp on New South Wales far south coast; support donkey helping staff and students at high school in flood affected region; wet season burns helping rangers and traditional owners stamp out weeds in Kakadu National Park; self-taught artist uses chainsaw skills to carve out wood spirits.
Piano playing publican brings life to country pub; meet the Tassie grannies devoted to caring for rescued dogs; robot fruit pickers helping out with harvest; garden oasis on top of concrete car park providing a sanctuary for native bees.
One hundred years after Italian ancestors bought grapevines in suitcases, family celebrates winemaking history; farming earthworms proving perfect lifestyle job for young family; horse riding lessons building confidence and character; nature school expands to secondary education as demand grows for outdoor learning experience.
Catching feral cats to protect native species; family's unique business harvesting kelp on Tassie's wild and windy west coast; the couple who loved dragon fruit so much they decided to grow their own; life of an iron-ore train driver taking mineral to port in the Pilbara.
Grain farmers go from paddock to performing, taking band on tour after harvest wraps up; keeping it local paying off for country butchers defying industry decline; making pasta with native pepperberry fruit; cattle breeder says don't blame the breed after being trampled by bulls.
Researching native crops for drought resilience; saving saltmarsh eco-systems that serve as carbon sinks; flower farmers selling direct to public with 'pick your own' open days; filmmaker and traditional owners collaborate to tell story of central Queensland history.
Publican and distiller create urban farm on old car wash and gravel car park; mine reopening reviving rural town; swapping surfboard for tractor as harvest workers head west to help with farm work; scientists studying migrating whales to gauge what they can hear.
Collector's decades-long thrilling hunt for rare trees; brewery powering on renewable energy; remote community turning dead wood into valuable resource; female apprentice butcher following in mum's footsteps.
The French connection helping to grow beautiful roses in Tasmania's Tamar Valley; youth workers turned beekeepers plan to share their joyful job in remote communities; retiring fisherman reflects on dangerous and adventurous life at sea; giving a voice to the experience of young flood survivors.
Family restores pub that holds a special place in their history and hearts; farmers' role in saving world's largest freshwater invertebrate; long-time bird watcher tracking migratory species; buddy program linking generations and bringing joy to old and young.
Tiny country school prepare to harvest first wheat crop; community food swap takes off with edible produce exchange; couple's passion for horses leads them to establish brumby rescue clinic; why agriculture is a favourite subject for these high school students.
Young mum bringing creative colour to cow paddock; award-winning buffalo farmers swap research roles for working with animals; pet emus helping out on berry farm; enthusiastic whale watchers taking part in community day connecting to country and culture.
Young mum bringing creative colour to cow paddock; award-winning buffalo farmers swap research roles for working with animals; pet emus helping out on berry farm; enthusiastic whale watchers taking part in community day connecting to country and culture.
Farmer working with tea blender to turn fig leaf waste into a herbal tisane; family growing plants for essential oils to make soap; former nurse, police officer gearing up for first harvest as mango farmers; the sheep breeder producing what could be the country's cutest farm animals.
Farmer working with tea blender to turn fig leaf waste into a herbal tisane; family growing plants for essential oils to make soap; former nurse, police officer gearing up for first harvest as mango farmers; the sheep breeder producing what could be the country's cutest farm animals.
Kangaroo paw flowers prized for anti-wrinkle properties; turning seed collecting hobby into full-time job; 12-year-old's booming chicken business; bike appreciation group celebrating older and unusual rides.
Kangaroo paw flowers prized for anti-wrinkle properties; turning seed collecting hobby into full-time job; 12-year-old's booming chicken business; bike appreciation group celebrating older and unusual rides.
Hunting for heritage fig trees; rural fire brigade restoring old truck used by the first all Indigenous fire crew; farmers digging into the power of dung eating beetles; ranger caring for country from the sky.
Research aiming to halt spread of invasive starfish; tips on growing your own greens to reduce grocery bill; breeding Highland cattle with shaggy locks and distinctive horns; poultry club comes together for bird show after Covid hiatus.
Meet the tree-changers harvesting truffles in Tasmania; a winemaking family embracing an old-fashioned way of growing grapes; wildlife carers who spent their house deposit on looking after injured animals; and the young women taking the driving seat in motorsport racing.
Meet a woodchopping legend, come on a fossicking family trip around Australia and join the crowd gathered to meet some famous Muster Dogs.
Three generations of family keeping tourist railway on track; remote worker survives weeks alone in the outback with the help of his guitar; Tassie devils adjusting to life in tropical north as part of conservation project; breeding Boer goats for meat and weed munching.
Unwanted passionfruit pureed to make funky beer flavouring; relocating and restoring historic homestead in outback Queensland; turtle research focussed on keeping nests cool to prevent male drought; celebrating the rosella with plans to crank up jam business.
A gap year with a difference for teen horseback adventurer; environmental project helping to restore river; family reunion to remember Italian forbears who made a new life in the cane fields of northern Australia; talking tea cosies over a cuppa with an expert in the craft.
Appreciating biodiversity in the Capricorn Cays; photographer aiming to smash stereotypes of what a farmer looks like; lambs that love mangoes are helping farmers manage their orchard; growing rare varieties of bananas has kept this farmer in business.
Demand growing for unusual autumn fruit; cast and crew of Castaway series return to filming location nearly fifty years later for history project; adventurous tree changers swap beachside apartment living for farm life; after 21 years of tending to their olive grove couple pick final harvest.
Making beer with fresh, locally grown hops; accolades for century old wine; ambitious attempt to circumnavigate Australia in record speed; pony time helping with learning and relaxation.
Busy saffron harvest has bees in a flop; maritime restoration a labour of love; yachtsman finds connection to land through farm work; scientists make most of extraordinary breeding season to study pelican population.
Trading trout for Arctic greyling as female fly fishers head to northern hemisphere for ladies world champs; citizen scientists discover hidden koala colony during covid bush ramble; the wild, but true story that has inspired a film exploring a chapter of Australia's early colonial history; making May mum's month, florist's plan to spread out the joy of busy day.
Conservation detection dogs helping out with hunt for weeds; discovering distilling leads couple to new career working with botanicals and barley; short film project sharing stories of people living with dementia; beekeeper shares buzz for raw honey.
Australian-born sun bear Maly celebrates 14th birthday, Walking from Sydney to Darwin to raise addiction awareness, a seed library bringing a community together and an iconic pub re-opens its doors.
Australian-born sun bear Maly celebrates 14th birthday, Walking from Sydney to Darwin to raise addiction awareness, a seed library bringing a community together and an iconic pub re-opens its doors.
Reliving the 1980s through a double-decker bus restoration, music lessons from 1000km away, kids get up close with fresh produce and a couple swap the hospital for the orchard.
Reliving the 1980s through a double-decker bus restoration, music lessons from 1000km away, kids get up close with fresh produce and a couple swap the hospital for the orchard.
Growing edible flowers for chefs and cakemakers; family living off-grid in rainforest 'paradise'; bandicoot study aiming to better understand mysterious marsupial; fifty years of collecting Furphy water carts.
Growing edible flowers for chefs and cakemakers; family living off-grid in rainforest 'paradise'; bandicoot study aiming to better understand mysterious marsupial; fifty years of collecting Furphy water carts.
Award-winning cheese maker using ancient methods; tree-change takes apartment-dweller back home to become custodian of 180-year-old country homestead; outback school's 'happy heart hub' helping boost student attendance; native fish hatchery growing threatened species Murray Cod and golden perch to restock rivers.
Award-winning cheese maker using ancient methods; tree-change takes apartment-dweller back home to become custodian of 180-year-old country homestead; outback school's 'happy heart hub' helping boost student attendance; native fish hatchery growing threatened species Murray Cod and golden perch to restock rivers.
School teens getting a taste for shearing with training course to ease skills shortage; outback cricket match brings remote communities together; craftsman turning ancient timber into wooden treasures; demand growing for rare, historic cattle breed.
Wildlife filmmaker's grand plan to reveal marine secrets; regional artist's drawings capture humour of country life; prisoners learning horticultural skills, planting seeds of hope for future; farmer's beloved paddock bomb.
Next generation ringers learning skills of cattle trade; farmer swaps working the land for taking to the sky to pursue passion for flying; date farm in outback grazing country becomes popular tourist spot, pop-up garden project bringing post-lockdown joy for apartment dwellers.
Decades of tree planting paying off with birds returning to rural landscape; thermal imaging drones aiding rare wallaby conservation project; farmer recruits guinea pigs to help munch through weeds; foraging for seaweed snacks on beach walks.
Next generation of family farmers milling wheat crop into high-end baking flour; business blooming for hobby flower grower amid demand for locally grown bunches; modern day treasure hunter helping to solve mysteries, unearth precious items; teaching free divers to relax to dive deeper, for longer
Farmers and conservationists team up to help save endangered malleefowl; harvest with a difference as Indigenous led project experiments with native grain crops; , call out for volunteers to assist with farm flood clean up; getting up close with 'Old Mate'- the much loved 2.3 metre saltwater crocodile family pet.
Croc farm welcomes new baby hatchlings; former station master keeping regional rail memories alive with history museum; on-farm, off grid camping proving a hit and money winner for dairy farmers; making salt among the mangroves in the tropical north.
Farming town chips in to buy local pub; beekeeper's sweet business springs from unwanted swarm; blacksmiths lead community in forging a memorial to Black Summer bushfires; surfer back riding waves and trading boards after serious accident.
Farming town chips in to buy local pub; beekeeper's sweet business springs from unwanted swarm; blacksmiths lead community in forging a memorial to Black Summer bushfires; surfer back riding waves and trading boards after serious accident.
Couple living their dream job, showing off the mighty Murray with river cruises on a converted old lifeboat; hard-working matriarch at the helm of a family florist and nursery continuously trading for 90 years; young fossickers finding treasures leftover from volcanic age; life-long love of animals leads to passion for breeding heritage hens.
Couple living their dream job, showing off the mighty Murray with river cruises on a converted old lifeboat; hard-working matriarch at the helm of a family florist and nursery continuously trading for 90 years; young fossickers finding treasures leftover from volcanic age; life-long love of animals leads to passion for breeding heritage hens.
Local surfer shares his love of photographing Midwest W.A wildflowers; farmers putting their grass fed beef on the menu at local pub; 21-year-old egg entrepreneur reflects on first 12 years in business and plans for the future; stormy summer plays havoc with ‘Santa on the beach’ photo shoot sessions.
Local surfer shares his love of photographing Midwest W.A wildflowers; farmers putting their grass fed beef on the menu at local pub; 21-year-old egg entrepreneur reflects on first 12 years in business and plans for the future; stormy summer plays havoc with ‘Santa on the beach’ photo shoot sessions.
Restaurant owner buys a farm to source food direct from paddock to plate; making homes for native wildlife; crocodile and kangaroo baked into a multicultural 'Aussie' meat pie; volunteers helping feed community through soup kitchen.
Restaurant owner buys a farm to source food direct from paddock to plate; making homes for native wildlife; crocodile and kangaroo baked into a multicultural 'Aussie' meat pie; volunteers helping feed community through soup kitchen.
Collective feeding the community from local farms; Indigenous rangers surveying turtles with help of school children; flying history lesson ready to take to the skies again; organic business success for former university lecturer.
Collective feeding the community from local farms; Indigenous rangers surveying turtles with help of school children; flying history lesson ready to take to the skies again; organic business success for former university lecturer.
Coffee roaster making tea from discarded coffee cherry husks; retired farmer bringing joy to aged care residents with his guitar and friendly dog; journey from inner-city vegetarian to beef farmer; sustainable farmer hits on 'worm lasagne' recipe to naturally fertilise land.
Coffee roaster making tea from discarded coffee cherry husks; retired farmer bringing joy to aged care residents with his guitar and friendly dog; journey from inner-city vegetarian to beef farmer; sustainable farmer hits on 'worm lasagne' recipe to naturally fertilise land.
Finding unexpected happiness at home on family farm; Fashion designer's work goes from rainforest studio to London catwalk; couple embark on agri-tourism venture; Jacob is getting back into the workforce after a debilitating bout of rare bacterial disease.
Finding unexpected happiness at home on family farm; Fashion designer's work goes from rainforest studio to London catwalk; couple embark on agri-tourism venture; Jacob is getting back into the workforce after a debilitating bout of rare bacterial disease.
Life returning to forest after fire; veteran sharing healing power of bee therapy; social sewing circle helping community come together in recovery; and young and old shearing team aiming to shear 12,000 sheep.
Life returning to forest after fire; veteran sharing healing power of bee therapy; social sewing circle helping community come together in recovery; and young and old shearing team aiming to shear 12,000 sheep.
Growing spice crops in northern Australia; keeping native bees; how a country town embraced Croatian stone artist into their community; generations of farming family planting trees to increase biodiversity and birdlife.
Growing spice crops in northern Australia; keeping native bees; how a country town embraced Croatian stone artist into their community; generations of farming family planting trees to increase biodiversity and birdlife.
Catching big Barramundi on the mighty Fitzroy River; island mums enjoying sunset bike rides for fun and fitness; farmer owes life to neighbour’s dog; saleyards focus of rural mental health initiative.
Catching big Barramundi on the mighty Fitzroy River; island mums enjoying sunset bike rides for fun and fitness; farmer owes life to neighbour’s dog; saleyards focus of rural mental health initiative.
Hobby farmers trying their hand at growing star anise; volunteers helping to keep the show going at outback picture houses; Indigenous ranger working on country; and disability support program teaching participants skills to grow and prepare their own food.
Hobby farmers trying their hand at growing star anise; volunteers helping to keep the show going at outback picture houses; Indigenous ranger working on country; and disability support program teaching participants skills to grow and prepare their own food.
Conservation dog sniffing out fox dens to protect turtle nests; pre-dawn start to top-end waterfowl hunting season; native bushfoods flourishing in spring; restoration project to help revitalise rural community.
Conservation dog sniffing out fox dens to protect turtle nests; pre-dawn start to top-end waterfowl hunting season; native bushfoods flourishing in spring; restoration project to help revitalise rural community.
Coffee grower's missions to educate customers about process from bean to cup; citizen scientists helping with nature audit; boat-loving couple building dream vessel for next big voyage; and regional road trip revival.
Coffee grower's missions to educate customers about process from bean to cup; citizen scientists helping with nature audit; boat-loving couple building dream vessel for next big voyage; and regional road trip revival.
Wood fire potter returns to the kiln after Black Summer bushfire; next generation of central desert artists sharing their work with the world; Indigenous youth helping out on project to heal country; construction worker becomes native nursery owner.
Wood fire potter returns to the kiln after Black Summer bushfire; next generation of central desert artists sharing their work with the world; Indigenous youth helping out on project to heal country; construction worker becomes native nursery owner.
Distiller and winemaker collaborate on unique muscat-infused gin; regional zoo reunion to remember daring chimpanzee rescue; passion project to restore century-old steam-powered tractor; appreciation for little beetle doing big job for the environment.
Distiller and winemaker collaborate on unique muscat-infused gin; regional zoo reunion to remember daring chimpanzee rescue; passion project to restore century-old steam-powered tractor; appreciation for little beetle doing big job for the environment.
Strawberry grower makes 25,000 jars of jam to save fruit from going to waste; childcare centre giving kids a farm experience; baby emu joins the crew at outback roadhouse; farmers sharing tips on rehabilitating land.
Strawberry grower makes 25,000 jars of jam to save fruit from going to waste; childcare centre giving kids a farm experience; baby emu joins the crew at outback roadhouse; farmers sharing tips on rehabilitating land.
Olive growers pass on grove to new generation; country highway becomes pop-up art gallery; future farmers learning to grow crops inside a hi-tech pod; outback motorbike charity ride to remember a lost mate.
Olive growers pass on grove to new generation; country highway becomes pop-up art gallery; future farmers learning to grow crops inside a hi-tech pod; outback motorbike charity ride to remember a lost mate.
Teenage female bull-rider hoping to make it big star on rodeo circuit; outback vet jetting into remote station for animal health checks; primary school nurturing next generation of green-thumbs, with garden classes and wildlife carer looking after injured birds of prey in new raptor rehab centre.
Teenage female bull-rider hoping to make it big star on rodeo circuit; outback vet jetting into remote station for animal health checks; primary school nurturing next generation of green-thumbs, with garden classes and wildlife carer looking after injured birds of prey in new raptor rehab centre.
Passion for floristry fuels career change from city designer to country flower grower; the catch-up that’s helping keep country communities connected; chicken and cattle sharing the paddocks and the travelling school for show kids.
Passion for floristry fuels career change from city designer to country flower grower; the catch-up that’s helping keep country communities connected; chicken and cattle sharing the paddocks and the travelling school for show kids.
Black garlic adding distinctive sweetness to ice cream and beer; the tiny lamb that survived against the odds; kidding season marks the start of new farming cycle for goat cheese producers; pet food for pampered pooches.
Black garlic adding distinctive sweetness to ice cream and beer; the tiny lamb that survived against the odds; kidding season marks the start of new farming cycle for goat cheese producers; pet food for pampered pooches.
Fruit grower hoping to introduce next generation to mulberries, tourists tasting the tropics with Far North Queensland guided brewery and distillery tours; WA station getting a name for its goat pies; award-winning cinematographer looks back on life behind the lens.
Fruit grower hoping to introduce next generation to mulberries, tourists tasting the tropics with Far North Queensland guided brewery and distillery tours; WA station getting a name for its goat pies; award-winning cinematographer looks back on life behind the lens.
Botanist on a mission to revegetate farm land; research investigates whether drones could replace working dogs; crowds flock to red dirt race meet; bountiful school veggie garden helping to feed isolated rural community.
Botanist on a mission to revegetate farm land; research investigates whether drones could replace working dogs; crowds flock to red dirt race meet; bountiful school veggie garden helping to feed isolated rural community.
Flower grower turning passion into business bursting with colour; Aboriginal language lessons move from classroom, onto country; gourmet mushroom grower takes out produce award; small rural school leading the way in sustainability.
Flower grower turning passion into business bursting with colour; Aboriginal language lessons move from classroom, onto country; gourmet mushroom grower takes out produce award; small rural school leading the way in sustainability.
Continuing family tradition, bringing the show to country towns; students helping green up a bushfire blackened farm; small scale farmers breeding a menagerie of tiny farm animals; twin sisters inspiring next generation of learners in their remote community.
Continuing family tradition, bringing the show to country towns; students helping green up a bushfire blackened farm; small scale farmers breeding a menagerie of tiny farm animals; twin sisters inspiring next generation of learners in their remote community.
Continuing family baking tradition for 95 years; Aboriginal community harnessing cultural burning to protect significant site from weeds; rangers and scientists collecting environmental DNA; and noisy baby camels announce their arrival in the world.
Continuing family baking tradition for 95 years; Aboriginal community harnessing cultural burning to protect significant site from weeds; rangers and scientists collecting environmental DNA; and noisy baby camels announce their arrival in the world.
Far North Queensland spirit makers hit on success using tropical fruits and botanicals; Aboriginal students swap classroom for time learning from elders on country; coming together to sing sea shanties as social media sparks resurgence for old folk songs; and cider makers turn apple waste into gluten-free flour.
Far North Queensland spirit makers hit on success using tropical fruits and botanicals; Aboriginal students swap classroom for time learning from elders on country; coming together to sing sea shanties as social media sparks resurgence for old folk songs; and cider makers turn apple waste into gluten-free flour.
Keeping the art of spinning wool alive; turning farmland back to nature; fourth generation citrus growers and breeding Koolie working dogs.
Keeping the art of spinning wool alive; turning farmland back to nature; fourth generation citrus growers and breeding Koolie working dogs.
Communal olive pressing makes local oil blend; orphaned lambs in knitted jumpers get worldwide social media following; demand grows for nature-based learning; celebrating Pacific Island culture with inaugural sports day.
Communal olive pressing makes local oil blend; orphaned lambs in knitted jumpers get worldwide social media following; demand grows for nature-based learning; celebrating Pacific Island culture with inaugural sports day.
Truffle hunting dogs helping out with harvest; surf healing for teens moving on from black summer bushfires; school opera program heads to the outback; going bush with father and son birdwatchers.
Truffle hunting dogs helping out with harvest; surf healing for teens moving on from black summer bushfires; school opera program heads to the outback; going bush with father and son birdwatchers.
Spotting of critically endangered swift parrots sparks excitement; bush honey business training next generation of Indigenous beekeepers; bike mechanic takes skills on the road; project aims to shed light on the zamia palm endemic to Western Australia's south coast.
Spotting of critically endangered swift parrots sparks excitement; bush honey business training next generation of Indigenous beekeepers; bike mechanic takes skills on the road; project aims to shed light on the zamia palm endemic to Western Australia's south coast.
Training for bored backyard working dogs; music lover amasses more than 20,000 records; meeting baby alpacas; visiting 'piece of paradise' on Cape York Peninsula.
Training for bored backyard working dogs; music lover amasses more than 20,000 records; meeting baby alpacas; visiting 'piece of paradise' on Cape York Peninsula.
Making wine in huge terracotta pots; celebrating 70 years of School of the Air; horse therapy program expands to remote communities; end of an era for island sheep crossing.
Making wine in huge terracotta pots; celebrating 70 years of School of the Air; horse therapy program expands to remote communities; end of an era for island sheep crossing.
Forager picking edible weeds for nutritious meals; YouTube clips helping pecan grower learns tricks of the trade; landowner's mission to save trees from extinction; teaching trades to girls.
Forager picking edible weeds for nutritious meals; YouTube clips helping pecan grower learns tricks of the trade; landowner's mission to save trees from extinction; teaching trades to girls.
Hot scones helping seniors find connection; father and son continue violin making legacy; fisherman feeding island community; six-year-old greeen-thumb sharing gardening joy through seed sales.
Hot scones helping seniors find connection; father and son continue violin making legacy; fisherman feeding island community; six-year-old greeen-thumb sharing gardening joy through seed sales.
Distiller using pest plant to make bespoke gin; worm farmer’s sales soar; first time duck farmers trying their luck with breeding program; and passionate collector adds to vintage cinema memorabilia.
Distiller using pest plant to make bespoke gin; worm farmer’s sales soar; first time duck farmers trying their luck with breeding program; and passionate collector adds to vintage cinema memorabilia.
Butcher and farmer encouraging customers to try eating emu; cattle producer turns children's book author; bountiful pomegranate harvest; the heiress who used her inheritance to care for wounded soldiers.
Butcher and farmer encouraging customers to try eating emu; cattle producer turns children's book author; bountiful pomegranate harvest; the heiress who used her inheritance to care for wounded soldiers.
Former chef growing saffron; new outfits giving regional women a confidence boost, helping them get back into work; police using sport to build better relationships with young people; cave diver exploring underground labyrinth.
Former chef growing saffron; new outfits giving regional women a confidence boost, helping them get back into work; police using sport to build better relationships with young people; cave diver exploring underground labyrinth.
Mum’s microgreen side hustle thriving; guardian dogs making friends with the free-range hens they are protecting from predators; trainee Indigenous rangers take on important weed control work; pursuing passion for cider with tree-change orchard.
Mum’s microgreen side hustle thriving; guardian dogs making friends with the free-range hens they are protecting from predators; trainee Indigenous rangers take on important weed control work; pursuing passion for cider with tree-change orchard.
Restoring beautiful old building, pilgrims take on local camino walk, art as therapy helping to heal trauma, volunteers kept busy with fencing more than a year after fire.
Restoring beautiful old building, pilgrims take on local camino walk, art as therapy helping to heal trauma, volunteers kept busy with fencing more than a year after fire.
Farmer getting a taste for chillies; counting fish after good summer rain in desert country; bushfire affected towns compete in community cricket match; father and son fishers ridding river of pest species.
Farmer getting a taste for chillies; counting fish after good summer rain in desert country; bushfire affected towns compete in community cricket match; father and son fishers ridding river of pest species.
Farmer's 60 year mission to protect rare malleefowls; making craft cider from local, seasonal produce; all-female, all-guitar band rocking out; counting dung beetles for national research project.
Farmer's 60 year mission to protect rare malleefowls; making craft cider from local, seasonal produce; all-female, all-guitar band rocking out; counting dung beetles for national research project.
Tradies in demand for campervan conversions; old trees hold connection to ancestors; chess teaching children problem solving skills; farmers' battle with birds goes high-tech.
Tradies in demand for campervan conversions; old trees hold connection to ancestors; chess teaching children problem solving skills; farmers' battle with birds goes high-tech.
Police dog squad put through paces with real life training scenarios; dairy bringing back milk in glass bottles; winning the war on food waste; Indigenous farmer growing native bush foods.
Police dog squad put through paces with real life training scenarios; dairy bringing back milk in glass bottles; winning the war on food waste; Indigenous farmer growing native bush foods.
Learning to walk after freak accident; farming family leaving the land after 80 years; demand for sweet and creamy custard apples grows; contemporary sound artist brings exhibition to regional Queensland.
Making speciality chocolate using berries destined for waste; isolation inspires eighty-eight year old musician's hit song; country music legend becomes accidental beekeeper; former rodeo star breeding bucking horses.
Rescue mission to help platypus in peril; honeymoon with a difference leads couple to new career in goat farming, cheesemaking; making old-fashioned cosies for tea drinking traditionalists; florist gets to work on flower farm.
Ecologists buy 1,000 acre timber plantation and transform it into wetlands; family continues droving tradition; bountiful lychee harvest; tea expert aiming to convert Australians to appreciating a 'slow' cuppa.
Tattoo artist reflects on after 61 years on the needle; goats put to work munching weeds; exotic mushroom growers expand business; retiree finds creative outlet through glass.
Flying vet taking care of outback animals; young electrician trades power points for running a cattle joint; summer rains provide a bounty for enthusiastic fungi hunters; family celebrates 100 years of pineapple farm.
Native birdsong providing inspiration for original orchestral music; how a gift of goats became a lifesaver; saddle maker practising dying art; learning the art of rearing Queen bees.