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Life on the Land
by Graziher
A Graziher podcast telling stories of women who live in rural, regional and remote Australia. Hear from farmers, mothers, photographers, business owners as well as teachers, nurses and doctors. Hear from women who have moved to the country and who have moved out of the country. Everyday women who have a story to tell. Join our hosts Emily Herbert and Sammie O'Brien, as they speak to women from all over Australia.
Episodes
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Life on the Land with Ivy McGufficke
Australia is on the cusp of the largest transfer of intergenerational wealth the country has ever seen with nearly $5 trillion to be transferred from Baby Boomers over the next 30 years, with around 65 per cent of that wealth to be controlled by women. Ivy McGufficke is the youngest of three...
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Life on the Land with Belinda Murphy
There can be some impressive distances covered in boardingschool drop offs across Australia, but surely Julia Creek to Switzerland takes the cake? Belinda and Wayne Murphy are preparing to send their incredibly talented daughter Maddie overseas to dance on the world stage. Hailing from the small...
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Life on the Land with Jenny Jenner
Jenny Jenner's inspired consideration of sunflowers as a drought alternative for her Scenic Rim farm has cumulated in not just a commercial success, but a driving force behind cancer care support in Queensland's south-east. Jenny is the founder of the Kalbar Sunflower Festival, which welcomes...
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Life on the Land with Julie Cameron
This story started with a chance encounter between students in Western Australia and has ended with one of the greatest success stories in Australian farming. Julie and Sandy Cameron have pivoted from their early years as a nurse and a vet respectively, to wool growers to now one of the most...
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Life on the Land with Millie Hardie
Six months ago, Millie Hardie had just started her small telehealth psychology practise. Looking for more clients, and to share her knowledge, she started an Instagram page, called @the.pocket.psychologist One hundred and eighty two days later, the teacher and psychologist has nearly 700,000...
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Life on the Land- Summer Series- Cass' pick!
Summer time means a dive into the archives for the Life on the Land podcast to highlight our favourite episodes. Cass is part of Graziher's partnerships and advertising team at Graziher and has enjoyed digging through some of the older episodes. It was Sammie's conversation with iconic Australian...
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Life on the Land- Summer Series- Jayne's pick
It's summer time and we're celebrating by sharing some of our favourite podcast episodes. As the producer of the Life on the Land podcast, Jayne Cuddihy has the pleasure of listening to all of the conversations Sammie and Em have. While it's difficult to pick a favourite, the all encompassing...
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Life on the Land- Summer Series- Em's pick
Graziher's summer season is always festive and to celebrate, our team picks their favourite podcast episode to share again. Life on the Land's co-host Em Herbert can't go past her conversation with Queensland Senator Susan McDonald. Quite often it’s hard to ask for help, especially when there’s a...
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Life on the Land-Summer Series- Amie's Pick
It's the time of year when the Graziher team can pick their favourite episode to share again with our listeners. Digital editor Amie can't go past this gorgeous interview Sammie O'Brien did with Kelly Shann- Amie's mum. Amie not only discovered a few stories she didn't know about Kelly's amazing...
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Life on the Land- Summer Series- Victoria's Pick!
Graziher's Life on the Land podcast is celebrating summer with a few favourite episodes from previous seasons. Graziher’s editor, Victoria Carey has dug right into the archives and is excited to share the story of Leila McDougall. There's not a lot Leila hasn't done! In her own words, she’s had…
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Life on the Land- Summer Series- Sammie's pick!
Graziher's Life on the Land podcast is celebrating summer with a few favourite episodes from the previous year. Co-host Sammie O'Brien can't go past her chat with the delightful Penny Button. In this special edition, Sammie reflects on a special trip to interview Penny at home and how much that...
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Life on the Land with Amanda Ferrari
Amanda Ferrari is loud, proud and fiercely passionate aboutrural and regional Australia. With a personal mantra of ‘Lead with love, not ambition,’ Amanda takes on her many projects with enthusiasm and grit. At the helm of the Boarding School Collective, Amanda helps families across the country…
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Life on the Land with Margot McKinney
Dame Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and former Australian Ministerfor Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop have one thing in common — they have all been spotted wearing Margot McKinney’s extraordinary jewellery. Flashing aquamarines, the exquisite lightning strike of opals, tumbling tourmalines, the creamy…
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Life on the Land with April Cavanagh
Women like April Cavanagh are redefining what it means to work at a national board level with heart and vulnerability. Hers is a story of grief and resilience, as well as tenacity and big-picture thinking. Highly regarded for her leadership and outcomes focus, April is a strategic thought leader...
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Life on the Land with the 2025 AgriFutures Australia Rural Woman of the Year
Carol Mudford is the 2025 Agrifutures Australia Rural Womanof the Year. The AgriFutures award celebrates women who are making animpact on rural industries, businesses and communities, and aims to inspire the next generation of female leaders. The award shines a spotlight on some of the most...
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Life on the Land with Susan McDonald
In the 20th season of the Life on the Land podcast, we'recelebrating women in business. Quite often it’s hard to ask for help, especially when there’s a family legacy stretching back seven generations, but today’s guest, Susan McDonald, says it’s one of the keys to success. Susan grew up on...
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Life on the Land with Laura Hockey
In the 20th season of the Life on the Land podcast, we'recelebrating women in business. As a mum and personal development coach with a background in fitness and teaching, Laura Hockey has spent the last six years searching for her own identity. As she told our Emily Herbert, it's been made more...
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Life on the Land with Kelly Shann
In the 20th season of the Life on the Land podcast, we're celebrating women in business. Kelly Shann is right where she needs to be. After an idyllic childhood spent riding ponies through the creek next to her house, she has traversed the world, had a stint in the city and now spends her time...
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Life on the Land with Penny Button
In the 20th season of the Life on the Land podcast, we're celebrating women in business. Penny Button has spent a lifetime in western Queensland as a grazier on expansive properties around the Longreach area. She took over the management of her family's property Crossmoor following the sudden…
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Life on the Land with Isabella Thrupp
If a worker is only as good as their gear, what does that mean for a stockwoman and her jeans? When Isabella Thrupp couldn’t find the perfect pair of work jeans, she started her own denim label, Prinking in Pindan — a brand born from the ancient landscape of Western Australia’s Kimberley.Isabella...
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Life on the Land with Kristy Hollis
Kristy Hollis is a naturopath, herbalist, entrepreneur, industry advocate and mentor with more than 23 years of experience. Having worked with with more than 8000 women across the Northern Territory, Kristys' passion about reshaping health outcomes in the bush has earned her the accolade of the...
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Life on the Land with Sarah De Jonge
In Australia, around 43 per cent of people have experienced a mental illness, 33 per cent experience loneliness and about nine die by suicide every day. These are not just numbers — they are people who are distressed, isolated and struggling. These are statistics Sarah De Jonge wants to change....
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Life on the Land with Nicole McNaughton
Nicole McNaughton is the first to admit she has the best stocked pantry in Queensland. As the CEO of the Food and Agribusiness Network, she has spent her career connecting small but mighty players in the agricultural supply chain, giving her exposure to some of the most delicious parts of the...
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Life on the Land with Kelly Johnson
Kelly Johnson's connection to agriculture was formed at a young age, as the daughter of dairy farmers from Victoria’s Gippsland region. Now based in the rural town of Mypolonga in South Australia, Kelly has combined her love of the land with her experience as a scout leader to create SPhiker — a...
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Life on the Land with Dr Mary Cole
With a career spanning several decades, Dr Mary Cole is an absolute powerhouse. In this interview with Sammie O'Brien, her passion for sustainable agriculture is as fierce as when she first started in the industry over 45 years ago. As the VIC AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award State Winner &…
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Life on the Land with Carol Mudford
Carol Mudford is the 2025 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award State Winner and National Finalist. She’s also the cover star of the current issue of Graziher magazine. The AgriFutures award celebrates women who are making an impact on rural industries, businesses and communities, and aims to...
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Summer Series- Life on the Land- Sally's Pick!
We’re wrapping up our Summer Series with a favourite episode from Sally- Graziher’s Advertising and Relationship Manager. Sally is so impressed with the story of Jackie Elliott, the founder of Rural Women’s Day. Rural Women’s Day Ltd is a registered not-for-profit and a bit of a household name…
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Summer Series- Life on the Land- Em's Pick!
Graziher’s Life on the Land Summer Series continues with co host Em Herbert’s favourite pick. It was her conversation with Jillian Kilby that bubbled to the surface. Jillian is not afraid of the big decisions. As an engineer and farmer’s daughter from Coonamble, in the central west of New South...
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Summer Series- Life on the Land- Claire's Pick!
The spark that ignited the Graziher concept was founder Claire Dunne's frustration at not seeing enough farming women represented in the media. She didn't rest on her laurels, but created not just a media stable, but an ethos. A way rural women can not only see themselves represented, but their...
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Summer Series- Life on the Land- Victoria's Pick!
Life on the Land's Summer Series continues with Graziher's Editor Victoria Carey digging into the archives for her pick, Maya Linnell. The bestselling Rural Romance, or RuRo author has an amazing story to tell. From a startling introduction into journalism following America’s September 11 attack,...
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Summer Series- Life on the Land- Jayne's Pick!
Our Summer Series continues with a favourite pick from our podcast producer Jayne Cuddihy. For Jayne, it’s the way people tell their stories that’s as fascinating as the events themselves. The way Western Australian artist Lori Pensini described getting interested and adept at art has lingered...
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Summer Series- Life on the Land- Sammie's Pick!
We're highlighting some amazing Australian authors this summer and it just so happens Life on the Land's Sammie O'Brien's favourite interview for 2024 was acclaimed children's author Alison Lester. If you haven't had the pleasure of reading Magic Beach or My Farm to yourself or a young person in...
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Summer Series Life on the Land- Amie's Pick!
It's summer time! Which of course means the Graziher team pick a favourite Life on the Land podcast episode to reshare with you. This week it's Amie's pick. Amie is one of the digital producers here at Graziher and has dug deep into the archives to Em Herbert's original conversation with Tracey...
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Summer Series Life on the Land with Clare Fletcher
The sounds of an Australian summer- it can be the blast of a branding furnace, cricket on the radio, delighted giggles from children playing on the beach. Or if you are lucky, the bliss that comes from being absorbed in the pages of a new book. In today's Life on the Land podcast, Em Herbert…
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Life on the Land with Lucy Campbell
According to the Grattan Institute - statistically – those with a non-English language background have twice the chance at meeting grade level expectations for reading than those from regional and remote areas. In this episode, Lucy Campbell tells Em Herbert how she is determined to turn the...
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Life on the Land with Melissa Neilson
Melissa Neilsen is a remarkable woman whose journey has taken her from the small Central Queensland town of Biloela, to the expansive plains of North Western Queensland. Growing up on a hobby farm, she’s now settled on some 60,000 acres with her husband, Stewart, and their three children, where...
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Life on the Land with Chanel Bowen
Chanel Bowen is a producer and film maker based in Western Australia. The 31-year-old was awarded the Australians In Film Screenworks Regional Screen internship in 2022 - going on to intern in Hollywood - and has worked on films like Mystery Road and High Ground; all while living and travelling...
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Life on the Land with Jackie Elliott
Five years ago, Jackie Elliott took the ultimate leap of faith. Despite being in a loving relationship, surrounded by good people, she felt isolated in her community and it was starting to effect her mental health. The then 25-year-old with no experience planning events did something very brave....
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Life on the Land with Heidi Trusler
Heidi Trusler knows all too well the challenges of getting consistent, quality health care in the bush. But instead of relying on other people to solve the problem, she founded the second online health service in Australia, POP. With 64 speech pathologists on staff, Heidi ironed out the kinks of...
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Life on the Land with Tegan Nock
Did you know a teaspoon of soil contains more microorganisms than there are people on the planet? Tegan Nock does. The 33-year-old has made the jump from farmer to founder – her company, LoamBio raising $105-million last year in its series B investment raise. Based in Orange, NSW, LoamBio is...
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Life on the Land with Pip Kensit
Pip Kensit is one of those remarkable women who can draw inspiration from whatever surroundings she finds herself. Be it during her idylic childhood on a sheep and cattle property in country New South Wales, or living with a Maasai tribe in Kenya or witnessing traumatic health events in remote...
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Life on the Land with Ella Edwards
To say that Ella Edwards is fiercly passionate about regenerative agriculture is an understatement. She believes that's not just a moral imperative, it’s an economic imperative. Ella grew up on Bohara, her family’s sheep station on the Southern Tablelands of NSW between Goulbourn and Yass. The...
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Life on the Land with Kate Lamason
We celebrate the winners of the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award in this special series of Graziher's Life on the Land podcast. Did you know as a nation, we consume a staggering 336-million tins of tuna a year – roughly the same weight as the harbour bridge? And that 99 per cent of the 50,000…
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Life on the Land with Rebecca Keeley
We celebrate the winners of the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award in this special series of Graziher's Life on the Land podcast. In this episode you'll meet Rebecca Keeley, the 2024 New South Wales winner. Rebecca is fiercely passionate about closing the gap for regional and remote children being...
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Life on the Land with Belle Binder
We celebrate the winners of the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award in this special series of Graziher's Life on the Land podcast. In this episode you'll meet Belle Binder, the 2024 Tasmanian winner. Belle has established the Farm Work Loop, a first-of-its-kind proactive approach that blends work,...
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Life on the Land with Grace Larson
We celebrate the winners of the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award in this special series of Graziher's Life on the Land podcast. In this episode you'll meet Grace Larson, the 2024 Victorian winner, who founded the Sisterhood Project with her with her sister Skye. She’s in conversation with Em...
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Life on the Land with Tanya Egerton
We celebrate the winners of the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award in this special series of Graziher's Life on the Land podcast. In this episode you'll meet Tanya Egerton, the 2024 Northern Territory winner. She's been recognised for her sustainable, ethical, and culturally-focused Indigenous...
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Life on the Land with Nikki Atkinson
We celebrate the winners of the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award in this special series of Graziher's Life on the Land podcast. In this episode you'll meet Nikki Atkinson, the 2024 Victorian winner who is asking brides across Australia to say ‘Yes to the wool dress’. The AgriFutures award shines a...
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Life on the Land with Mandy Walker
We celebrate the winners of the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award in this special series of Graziher's Life on the Land podcast. In this episode you'll meet Mandy Walker, the 2024 Western Australian winner who is supporting regional businesses to diversify and flourish, in conversation with Sammie...
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Life on the Land with Leila McDougall
Leila McDougall… There’s not a lot she hasn’t done. In her own words, she’s had ‘a very elaborate career path’. Fashion designer, school teacher, showgirl, and now film maker; the latter, possibly her greatest role yet. Just a Farmer is an independent film, set in rural Victoria, exploring...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A Graziher podcast telling stories of women who live in rural, regional and remote Australia. Hear from farmers, mothers, photographers, business owners as well as teachers, nurses and doctors. Hear from women who have moved to the country and who have moved out of the country. Everyday women who have a story to tell. Join our hosts Emily Herbert and Sammie O'Brien, as they speak to women from all over Australia.
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