What They See: Yowie Encounters in the Australian Bush

In this episode of If These Trees Could Talk, Shannon sits down with Sarah Bignell, host of Yowie Central, to explore the growing body of firsthand Yowie encounter stories across Australia—and the deeper questions they raise. After years of speaking with witnesses, Sarah has heard hundreds of accounts from everyday people. While each story is unique, patterns begin to emerge: similar descriptions, repeated behaviours, and a consistent sense that these encounters are anything but random. Some describe fleeting glimpses in the bush. Others recount something far more complex—an awareness, an intelligence, an interaction that feels intentional. There are stories of communication beyond words. Of movement that challenges our understanding of the physical world. And of experiences that leave people questioning not just what they saw… but what we truly understand about reality itself. From the possibility of undiscovered species to theories that stretch into the interdimensional, spiritual, and deeply place-based, this conversation steps into the unknown without trying to force answers. Because beyond the theories… there are people. And the more these stories are shared, the harder they become to dismiss. If you’d like to explore more of Sarah’s work, you can find her through Yowie Central, with links available in the show notes at ifthesetreescouldtalk.com.au.