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R.M.Williams OUTBACK
by R.M.Williams Publishing
R.M.Williams OUTBACK reangles its authentic, experienced lens on rural and regional Australia into the audio space. The hugely successful OUTBACK magazine has been published for 25 years and knows the Australian bush like nobody else. This podcast is inspired by the informative writing and spectacular photography in the magazine but is not limited to this content. Explore Australian news, events, stations, nature, art, people, history, gear, tracks, travel, pubs, towns and much more.
Episodes
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Practising medicine 1400km off mainland Australia: Dr Jodie McCoy, Norfolk Island's first home-grown doctor
Dr Jodie McCoy shares her unique journey from growing up on Norfolk Island to becoming a medical leader in her community. She discusses the challenges and rewards of providing healthcare in a remote setting, the importance of community and family heritage, and her experiences in the military and...
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From a life threatening horse accident to an inspiration in the disability sector: Rebecca Huismann
Rebecca Huismann shares her inspiring journey from a childhood horse riding accident to founding Vision Fitness and Support, a business dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. She discusses her personal experiences, the importance of community, and her vision for the future of...
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Bringing art experience to the bush for 21 years: Michelle Leonard, founder of Moorambilla Voices
Michelle Leonard shares her journey from growing up in Coonamble, NSW< to leading Moorambilla Voices, an organisation transforming regional Australia's arts scene. Discover how her work promotes equity, cultural connection, and artistic excellence across remote communities. Some highlights:...
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Seeing the wood and the trees: the remarkable Ockert La Roux on forestry and photography
Ockert Le Roux's journey from a young boy with a camera to a renowned photographer and forestry expert is a testament to the power of passion and the beauty of the natural world. Ockert's love for photography sparked in 1976 during a school camp, where his father handed him a 1958 Pentax. His...
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Tasmanian farmer and farm safety champion Felicity Richards
Terri Cowley speaks with Felicity Richards about her path from Flinders Island to law, government work and eventually back to farming. They cover her leadership roles at FarmSafe and Tasmania’s Biosecurity Advisory Committee, plus the practical realities of running three cattle properties with…
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Reaching for the stars: aerospace engineer Angela Teale
This is the story of Angela Teale's journey from a childhood fascination with space in Iowa, USA, to becoming a leading aerospace engineer in Australia As the 2026 Western Australian Rural Woman of the Year, she emphasises the importance of community support in her achievements and advocates for...
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Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race
Jill Colwell shares her incredible journey participating in the 1988 Great Australian Camel Race, her experiences with camels, and the lessons learned from this extraordinary adventure. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and the historical significance of this unique event, as Jill's children's...
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Replay: Bryce Camm, beef industry leader
Bryce Cam is steering change from the helm of his family’s business, Camm Agricultrual Group, in southern Queensland. Bryce is a new breed of cattleman and he is raising the tenor of his industry, both literally and figuratively. He shares his insights on the future of Australian agriculture, the...
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The desert swimmer Brendan Cullen on keeping the black dog at bay and life beyond farming
Brendan Cullen shares his journey from rural Australia to swimming the English Channel, overcoming mental health challenges, and advocating for rural mental health awareness. Discover his training secrets, personal struggles, and how vulnerability transformed his life. Some highlights: •…
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Jenny Jenner: Turning a sunflower festival into a legacy cancer project
Drought was crippling the family’s lucerne farm in 2020 when Russell Jenner brightened his wife Jenny’s day with a bunch of store-bought sunflowers. Unknowingly, he planted the seeds for Kalbar’s annual Sunflower Festival. When Russell passed away with cancer in 2023, Jenny pressed on, and today...
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From stories in OUTBACK magazine to championing Australia's forgotten nurses of the Vietnam War: writer and former nurse Annabelle Brayley
Annabelle Brayley shares her journey from nursing to storytelling, focusing on the recognition of Vietnam nurses through a memorial in her home town of Morven, outback Queensland. Discover the history, challenges, and inspiring stories of these women, and learn how community efforts are…
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Peter 'Fingers' Taylor of Finniss River: a real Northern Territory character
Join us as we explore the fascinating life of Peter Taylor, a Top End character with a diverse background in wildlife, cattle station management, and oil rig operations. Discover insights into sustainable wildlife care, station life, and the unique ecosystem of Finniss River Station. Highlights...
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Seeing a better future: Professor Angus Turner has dedicated his life to bringing world-class eye care to some of Western Australia's most remote communities.
Opthalmologist Dr Angus Turner believes we can eliminate preventable blindness in Australia – and he's working to achieve this on a number of fronts, including using AI technology to diagnose eye problems on the spot and working with teams of professionals on the ground through his Lions Outback...
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Outback pub owner and social media star: the marvellous Maz Saunders
Maz Saunders shares her inspiring journey of transforming rural pubs, her vibrant social media presence, and her heartfelt poetry that celebrates life in the Australian outback. Discover how she combines entrepreneurship, community spirit, and authenticity to make a difference. Some key points:...
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How to save a small town: community guru Peter Kenyon on the importance of change from within
Peter Kenyon, known as the guru of small towns, shares his insights on community renewal, local leadership, and the power of stories in revitalising rural Australia. Discover practical examples, strategies for engaging youth, and the importance of assets and storytelling in small town…
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Behind Tasmania's iconic Bridestowe Lavender Estate: owner Robert Ravens on bringing this historic property back from the brink to become a social media sensation
Robert Ravens shares the fascinating story of Tasmania's Bridestowe Lavender Estate, from its ambitious origins to its global reputation for premium lavender products. Discover the innovative history, strategic marketing, and sustainable practices that have transformed this estate into a...
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From the great woolsheds to life-saving organ transplants and a lot in between: documentary photographer Andrew Chapman
Photographer Andrew Chapman shares his journey through rural Australia, especially his stunning documentation of the country's disappearing woolsheds and the hard-working shearers within them. Some highlights: Andrew Chapman's first encounters with shearing sheds The dramatic light and…
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Nurse, wool handler, shearer and mental health advocate Carol Mudford is the AgriFutures Rural Woman of the Year
In this engaging conversation, Carol Mudford, the Rural Woman of the Year, shares her journey from childhood on a sheep farm to becoming a mental health advocate through her initiative, Shedway. The discussion highlights the importance of community support in rural areas, the challenges faced by...
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From mustering cattle to showjumping on the world stage: Sugarbag Station's Rebecca Henry
Rebecca Henry, a dedicated horsewoman and owner of Sugarbag Station in North Queensland, shares her journey from managing a family cattle station to becoming an accomplished equestrian coach and course designer. She discusses her deep connection with horses, her experiences in show jumping, and…
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We bought the pub: how Brad and Belinda Seymour are bringing remote Arltunga back to life
Brad and Belinda Seymour have reopened the Arltunga Bush Pub in the NT's East Macdonell Ranges, sharing their journey of revitalising this historical site. They discuss their backgrounds, the challenges of running a business in a remote area, and their vision for creating a unique outback...
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Everything you need to know about taking a gap year with journalist Kirsty McKenzie
This conversation delves into the concept of gap years in Australia, exploring the diverse experiences of young people who take a year off between school and further education or work. Journalist Kirsty McKenzie shares insights from her feature in Outback Magazine, highlighting the motivations,...
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The last days of Zane Grey: how a Hollywood legend came to be loved in Australia
This fascinating conversation between author Vicki Hastrich and host Terri Cowley delves into the final years of Hollywood legend Zane Grey and his trips to Australia to go game fishing and make films. Some key takeaways: Grey filmed the first Jaws-type move on Hayman Island called White Death…
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The scoop on Australian ice cream: Bulla Dairy CEO Allan Hood
In this engaging conversation, Terri Cowley interviews Allan Hood, CEO of Bulla, who shares his journey from the alcohol industry to leading one of Australia's oldest dairy companies. The discussion covers Bulla's partnership with R.M.Williams, the importance of farmer relationships, the…
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Race caller Bluey Forsyth, the voice of Queensland racing
Race caller John 'Bluey' Forsyth fell in love with racing aged seven, and it’s been a lifelong dream run since then. Known as the voice of Queensland racing, Bluey has spent more than a quarter of a century presiding over country tracks, and loving every minute of it. Bluey features in Issue 163…
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Putting Australia on the map: revisiting the extraordinary story of Matthew Flinders, the explorer who gave us our name
Matthew Flinders' 1914 Terra Australis map was the first to name Australia and the first to picture it as a self-contained island continent. In this talk with Flinders biographer Grantlee Kieza we delve into the man behind the map. Why did he do what he did and who was he? What is his relevance...
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Chasing Storm Boy, a charity cattle drive, silo art in town and a surprising garden: photojournalist Mandy McKeesick's many stories
From making tracks in the Coorong, SA, to joining a charity cattle drive across Queensland, appreciating silo art in a small town and immersing herself in a garden with a difference in northern NSW – these are just some of the recent stories Mandy McKeesick has contributed to OUTBACK. Hear about...
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Getting bush kids to the medical care they need: Little Wings CEO Clare Pearson
Charity Little Wings connects children with lifesaving healthcare services – for free, in NSW and Queensland. Last year, they travelled 250,000km by road and 500,000km by air to transport children to their five partner hospitals and essential medical services in major cities. Hear from CEO Clare...
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Connections across the outback: R.M.Williams Publishing's Editor in Chief Mark Muller
Whether on a cattle station in the Kimberley, WA, or a sheep property in Victoria, Mark Muller delights in telling stories and has done so for more than 20 years at the helm of OUTBACK magazine. In this discussion we catch up on Mark's recent travels and explore the many diverse connections…
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Bringing rural women together: Jackie Elliott, founder of Rural Women's Day
Jackie Elliott has created the type of events she wanted for herself, to be able to make connections and find friendships with like-minded rural women. Since a one-off event seven years ago, Rural Woman's Day has evolved into a multi-state events calendar centred on celebrating rural women and...
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How to save an icon: Christine Chirgwin from the Friends of Toganmain Woolshed
The 110-stand Toganmain woolshed, one of the largest in Australia, has been lovingly restored by a community of dedicated volunteers in the NSW Riverina. But how did they do it? Councillor Christine Chirgwin, one of the powerhouses behind the project, shares the highs and lows of this impressive...
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The Great Gascoyne: Tim Bray, the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission unpacks this often overlooked but surprising region of Western Australia.
With thriving horticulture and pastoralism industries, and 2.4 million tourist visitor nights a year, the Gascoyne region is an often-forgotten powerhouse. Hear from one of its champions, Gascoyne Development Commission CEO Tim Bray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A journey in hats: Becky-Jane Fortin, international milliner and Akubra repairer
From her studio in regional Victoria, Becky-Jane Fortin is one of just a few milliners lovingly restoring Akubras. It was working with fur felt during her training in Germany and at a millinery master’s workshop in France, that the seed for working with Akubra was planted. In any given week there...
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Tiny Holly: auctioneering through dyslexia, depression and the loss of both legs
Tiny Holly is one of WA's most sought after auctioneers, whether of livestock or at a corporate gig. He has helped raise more than $45 million for charity, which is so impressive by any measure. That Tiny has done this through a life with dyslexia, depression, anxiety, and type 2 diabetes…
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In good times and bad: how the FRRR seeks to fortify rural Australia with CEO Natalie Egleton
The FRRR (Foundation for Rural and Regional Australia) has raised and distributed more than $180 million across the bush in Australia over the past 25 years. It is currently helping parts of Queensland and NSW recover from massive floods. FRRR CEO Natalie Egleton takes us behind the organisation,...
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My island home: business owner Adam Hely loves his life on Tasmania's King Island
Beautifully windswept King Island – a flat, green oval emerging from Bass Strait about halfway between Victoria and Tasmania – is best known for 3 things: cheese, golf and beef. The owners of a new business that makes much of the place’s wide-open spaces, bracing Roaring Forties, abundant…
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We bought the vets: Longreach farmer James Walker, three years after he and his family came to the rescue of Longreach Veterinary Service
In 2022, Longreach vets was set to close, which would have meant locals had to travel over three hours to keep their animals healthy. Enter fifth-generation cattle farmer James Walker and his family, who bought the practice, taking their business diversification to a whole new level. See...
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Revealing Australia's wildlife to the world: John and Elizabeth Gould
Hear from the author of the recent book Mrs and Mrs Gould about the grand story of the famous 'Birdman' John Gould and his talented wife Elizabeth, who revealed the astonishing world of Australian birds and wildlife in one of the most important naturalist expeditions in history. See...
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Bush nurse: John Wright tried several jobs before he found his calling in remote health care
John Wright has led a fast-paced adult life of farming, shearing, tank-building, studying, truck-driving and a host of other jobs – before giving them all up to be a bush nurse. He is now a passionate advocate for remote health, teaching the next generation of outback healthcare professionals.…
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Fighting for a seat at the table for producers: AgForce's Mike Guerin's life-long leadership
The peaks and troughs of a life in leadership have prepared Mike Guerin well for his role as CEO of Queensland's AgForce where he spearheaded the case to save the Great Artesian Basin from mining interests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From master craftsman to keeper of the flame: a journey in boots with long-time R.M.Williams employee Michael Williams
Michael Williams worked at R.M.Williams for more than 40 years, progressing from apprentice boot maker as a teenager, through to head of production and master craftsman. Now semi-retired, he takes visitors to the R.M.Williams workshop in Adelaide on a maker's tour they will never forget. See...
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Australian cattle in Indonesia: a positive live-export story
Associate Editor Ken Eastwood meets our live-exported cattle in Indonesia and concludes that positive change continues following the shock live export ban of 2011. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The bravest scout at Gallipoli: remembering forgotten war hero Harry Freame
Every year, on April 25 Australians gather to make a promise. That at the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. But memory is a slippery thing, and some stories slide through the cracks, lost to time and history. Among them is Harry Freame – a name that barely…
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Recovering from the fire: Tim and Sally Haslam
Fire is our best friend and our biggest foe. Associate Editor Ken Eastwood interviews Tim and Sally Haslam about the devastating paddock fire that nearly claimed Tim's life in Popanyinning, WA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On the belt line in the R.M.Williams workshop with Christopher Collins
Chris Collins ia craft team leader in the amazingly productive R.M.Williams workshop in Adelaide. in this first episode of a number we'll be doing to look behind the scenes of the iconic boot and apparel maker, Chris talks about his love for the iconic premium brand and the careful leatherwork…
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From the long paddock to the big blue paddock: former heli-musterer Munro Hardy
The new owners of Darwin’s Cape Adieu Harbour Cruises – Munro Hardy and Grace McLeod – have adapted their impressive agricultural backgrounds to the business of unforgettable sunsets and delectable cuisine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Outback legend Ron Moon on controversial explorer Leichhardt
Ron Moon is one of the bigest names in the Australian 4-wheel-drive community, having led hundreds of expeditions and written a list of guidebooks. Recently he followed the course of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt’s first big expedition, from the Darling Downs to Port Essington on the NT coast. Ron...
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Small investors buy into virtual farms: IIF founder Nathan MacPhee
In what’s believed to be a world first, small-scale Australian investors are putting money into farm production, placing needed cash in the pockets of farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alternative country singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden
Humble, hardworking alternative country singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden has reignited the genre with her honest storytelling and strong melodies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Great Artesian Basin with photojournalist Mandy McKeesick
The Great Artesian Basin is one of the largest groundwater reservoirs in the world, sustaining life wherever its ancient waters come to the surface. Mandy McKeesick takes a deep dive into this fascinating resource in the wake of threats to its future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Back to the Birdsville Track
Birdsville Track veteran John Dunn unearths the story of the little-known first mailman on this challenging desert route. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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R.M.Williams OUTBACK reangles its authentic, experienced lens on rural and regional Australia into the audio space. The hugely successful OUTBACK magazine has been published for 25 years and knows the Australian bush like nobody else. This podcast is inspired by the informative writing and spectacular photography in the magazine but is not limited to this content. Explore Australian news, events, stations, nature, art, people, history, gear, tracks, travel, pubs, towns and much more.
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