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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The latest and greatest in Australian agtech with journalist Ken Eastwood
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Australian agtech is ushering in a new era for the way we farm. There are now over 500 agritech companies now in Australia, with the industry entering a critical period when the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is being realised. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Saving our native animals with ecologist Katherine Moseby
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Ecologist Katherine Moseby has spent her career working to solve one of Australia’s most complex environmental challenges – feral animals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Inside the Akubra workshop with art director Peter Pap
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OUTBACK’s art director Peter Pap recently captured the Akubra workshop in action to mark its 50th year in Kempsey, NSW. He says that on entering the corrugated-iron building, the nearly 150-year history of this Aussie icon was apparent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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A new chapter for libraries with writer Amanda Burdon
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Gone are the days of libraries being stuffy, silent book repositories. Today’s libraries, especially in rural and regional Australia, are vibrant community hubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Conventional farming is not in Nan Bray’s lexicon. Instead, the Tasmanian scientist-turned sheep farmer uses a range of sustainable and ethical practices that led to her wool being snapped up by a high-end New York fashion label. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Eileen Breen is at the forefront of efforts to create more sustainable Northern Territory businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Mark Coombe’s experience around cattle and horses infuses a relatable authenticity to his paintings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Catch Up With OUTBACK Editor In Chief Mark Muller
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From the architecture of the Limestone Coast of South Australia to the life of a great adventurer and a surprising trip to the Tamworth Country Music Festival, editor in chief Mark Muller shares his recent preoccupations with an eloquent behind-the-scenes conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Australia’s ultimate adventures with author Andrew Bain
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If you’re looking for that extra ‘wow’ factor for your next holiday, look no further. Author of Ultimate Adventures Australia, Andrew Bain, shares the many amazing adventures he covered, from wildlife encounters, hikes and kayaking, to heli-mountain biking and a sleepover you can do while suspended off the side of a mountain. See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Telling the story of the Deshon Goat Depot with Siggo Deshon
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On the front hoof: Merchandise and a social media presence are keeping the slightly madcap Deshon Goat Depot afloat in a challenging market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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The architecture of the Australian bush with writer Andrew Hull
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From the salt of the coast to sands of the desert, via the breezy tropics and the tempestuous grasslands, the architecture of our nation is as much a function of the landscape, as an attempt to live in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Changing the way we think about wallabies: Lenah Game Meats
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For the past 30 years, Launceston-based Lenah Game Meats – represented by John and Katrina Kelly – has been at the forefront of the wallaby industry, pioneering the meat for human consumption in Tasmania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Iconic Wave Hill station in the Victoria River District of the Northern Territory is now under the care of only its fourth owner in 140 years. At the heart of Wave Hill’s 1.25 million hectares are the people living and working there under the MacLachlan Pastoral Group banner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Back to the Red Centre with photojournalist Ken Eastwood
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Although it’s faced some negative publicity in recent years, the Red Centre is as vibrant as ever. From the area’s cattle industry to the world’s biggest permanent drone show, this is OUTBACK’s love letter to the heart of the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Community Protector: Snr Sgt Erica Gibson
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Senior Sergeant Erica Gibson has spent her career building connections and helping create safe places, particularly for women victims of domestic violence, in the remote Northern Territory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Celebrating larrikinism: the Crackup Sisters.
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After years of touring the country with their funny, acrobatic show, the Crackup Sisters have found a home for their energetic act in Winton, Qld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Journey among the well-managed pastures and landscape of the Kimberley’s Jubilee Downs cattle station, a testament to decades of careful stewardship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Powering future farms with journalist Bruce McMahon
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Can electric tractors, 4WDs and harvesters work in the bush? Bruce McMahon looks at the energy options for agriculture as Australia decarbonises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Queensland dairy farmer Ross Blanch once wandered his paddocks talking to a herd of cows. Today he’s still out there on the family farm, yet more often Ross is on his mobile phone talking to troubled farmers as Farmer to Lifeline Farmer counsellor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Call of the Wild with Sound Artist Kim V. Goldsmith
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Against a backdrop of climate change, biodiversity loss and land care challenges, Kim V. Goldsmith makes soundscapes featuring everything from worms to people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Young Farmers of the Year Mitchell McNab and Mark Foletta
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One is an orchardist pursuing robotics and other innovations, the other a mushroom forager and boutique producer but these two Victorians have more in common than being recognised at the 2023 Farmer of the Year awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Jumbuck Pastoral’s Mulgathing station relies on a foundation of history, relentless hard work and technological advances to produce fine Merino fleece. Join OUTBACK on the ground on the eastern fringe of the Great Victoria Desert, as we meet the people on Mulgathing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Kerrie Richards has often been an outsider in the wool industry but that hasn’t stopped her pushing the boundaries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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Connectivity in the bush with writer Amanda Burdon
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Connectivity has never been more important but it’s far from guaranteed in rural, regional and remote Australia, as Amanda Burdon found. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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The Australian stock saddle with Fiona Carruthers
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The evolution of the Australian stock saddle was quite the wild ride and Fiona Carruthers has written a beautiful book about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing
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