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.

Unconventional sheep farmer Nan Bray

Eileen Breen is at the forefront of efforts to create more sustainable Northern Territory businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From waste to wealth with Eileen Breen

Mark Coombe’s experience around cattle and horses infuses a relatable authenticity to his paintings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art from the saddle with Mark Coombe

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.

Catch Up With OUTBACK Editor In Chief Mark Muller

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/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s ultimate adventures with author Andrew Bain

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.

Telling the story of the Deshon Goat Depot with Siggo Deshon

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.

The architecture of the Australian bush with writer Andrew Hull

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.

Changing the way we think about wallabies: Lenah Game Meats

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.

Wave Hill station

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.

Back to the Red Centre with photojournalist Ken Eastwood

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.

Community Protector: Snr Sgt Erica Gibson

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.

Celebrating larrikinism: the Crackup Sisters.

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.

Powering future farms with journalist Bruce McMahon

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.

Jubilee Downs

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.

Lifeline Farmer Counsellor Ross Blanch

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.

The Call of the Wild with Sound Artist Kim V. Goldsmith

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.

Young Farmers of the Year Mitchell McNab and Mark Foletta

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.

Mulgathing sheep station

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.

Merino Country with Kerrie Richards

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.

Connectivity in the bush with writer Amanda Burdon

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.

The Australian stock saddle with Fiona Carruthers

OUTBACK Editor in Chief Mark Muller talks about the current issue of OUTBACK magazine, as well as the new Stations magazine, which covers 10 pastoral sheep and cattle stations across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R.M.Williams Publishing Editor in Chief Mark Muller

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R.M. Williams Outback Podcast Trailer

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.

Small investors buy into virtual farms: IIF founder Nathan MacPhee

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.

Alternative country singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden

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 information.

Great Artesian Basin with photojournalist Mandy McKeesick

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.

Back to the Birdsville Track

Step brothers David Freedman and Richard Steele hadn’t seen each other for more than 50 years due to a family estrangement. However, when artist David needed a fellow bird enthusiast to write the text to go with his beautiful illustrations for Australia’s Birds in Watercolour, Richard was just the man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bird book reunites step brothers

Brendan Eblen is known across the South Australian outback as a house painter, a cook, a storyteller and an RFDS fundraiser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renaissance bushman Brendan Eblen

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.

The latest and greatest in Australian agtech with journalist Ken Eastwood

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.

Saving our native animals with ecologist Katherine Moseby

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.

Inside the Akubra workshop with art director Peter Pap

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.

A new chapter for libraries with writer Amanda Burdon

Ian Hutton is rightly described as ‘Lord of the Birds’. Ian has spent the past four decades documenting and sharing Lord Howe Island’s beautiful natural history.  This interview was recorded with Ian from his rainforest home on Lord Howe Island, NSW.  Thanks to our sponsor Elders Insurance. With over 100 years of experience in the insurance business, Elders Insurance has built a strong reputation as a reliable, customer-focused insurance provider. Having more than 200 locations across Australia means that you'll always have someone to talk to and get you through those tough times, no matter where you are.  Visit R.M.Williams OUTBACK online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Australians - Ian Hutton

Working from her humble headquarters at a kitchen table in the Central West of NSW, enthusiastic Grace Brennan has improved the outlook for hundreds of small businesses across Australia with her ‘Buy From The Bush’ campaign.  This interview was recorded with Grace from her home in Warren, NSW.  Thanks to our sponsor Elders Insurance. With over 100 years of experience in the insurance business, Elders Insurance has built a strong reputation as a reliable, customer-focused insurance provider. Having more than 200 locations across Australia means that you'll always have someone to talk to and get you through those tough times, no matter where you are.  Visit R.M.Williams OUTBACK online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Australians - Grace Brennan

Fleur McDonald truly is a novel thinker. A farmer and rural crime writer, Fleur is a tenacious advocate for rural women. This interview was recorded with Fleur from her office in Esperance, WA.  Thanks to our sponsor Elders Insurance. With over 100 years of experience in the insurance business, Elders Insurance has built a strong reputation as a reliable, customer-focused insurance provider. Having more than 200 locations across Australia means that you'll always have someone to talk to and get you through those tough times, no matter where you are.  Visit R.M.Williams OUTBACK online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Australians - Fleur Mcdonald

The head of the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Denise Bowden is building important bridges for the people of North East Arnhem Land.  This interview was recorded with Denise in the YFF’s Darwin offices, just after the massive celebration that is the Garma Festival.  Thanks to our sponsor Elders Insurance. With over 100 years of experience in the insurance business, Elders Insurance has built a strong reputation as a reliable, customer-focused insurance provider. Having more than 200 locations across Australia means that you'll always have someone to talk to and get you through those tough times, no matter where you are.  Visit R.M.Williams OUTBACK online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Australians - Denise Bowden

Kimberley vet, Dave Morrell, has spent a lifetime servicing the Kimberley Pastoral Industry. This well versed vet is also known for spinning a poetic yarn.  This interview was recorded with Dave from his base in Broome, WA.  Thanks to our sponsor Elders Insurance. With over 100 years of experience in the insurance business, Elders Insurance has built a strong reputation as a reliable, customer-focused insurance provider. Having more than 200 locations across Australia means that you'll always have someone to talk to and get you through those tough times, no matter where you are.  Visit R.M.Williams OUTBACK online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Australians - Dave Morrell

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.  This interview was recorded with Bryce at the company’s Wonga Plains feedlot on the Darling Downs. Thanks to our sponsor Elders Insurance. With over 100 years of experience in the insurance business, Elders Insurance has built a strong reputation as a reliable, customer-focused insurance provider. Having more than 200 locations across Australia means that you'll always have someone to talk to and get you through those tough times, no matter where you are.  Visit R.M.Williams OUTBACK online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Australians - Bryce Camm

Bernie Shakeshaft is really shaking things up. A youth mentor and founder of support program BackTrack, Bernie is determined to mend a broken system that leaves broken people with broken dreams.  This interview was recorded with Bernie from his base in Armidale, NSW.  Thanks to our sponsor Elders Insurance. With over 100 years of experience in the insurance business, Elders Insurance has built a strong reputation as a reliable, customer-focused insurance provider. Having more than 200 locations across Australia means that you'll always have someone to talk to and get you through those tough times, no matter where you are.  Visit R.M.Williams OUTBACK online   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Australians - Bernie Shakeshaft

Anika Molesworth is a force of nature. Anika combines her love of farming and environment with a passion for giving voice to a new generation of concerned farmers.  This interview was recorded with Anika from her home in Broken Hill, NSW.  Thanks to our sponsor Elders Insurance. With over 100 years of experience in the insurance business, Elders Insurance has built a strong reputation as a reliable, customer-focused insurance provider. Having more than 200 locations across Australia means that you'll always have someone to talk to and get you through those tough times, no matter where you are.  Visit R.M.Williams OUTBACK online   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Australians - Anika Molesworth

The R.M.Williams OUTBACK Great Australians podcast features fascinating in-depth interviews with some great Australians who are doing amazing things away from the bright lights of our cities. They are not celebrities or publicity seekers – they are real people making an extraordinary difference in their everyday lives. People including drought mitigator Grace Brennan, beef industry leader Bryce Camm, island naturalist Ian Hutton, rural writer Fleur McDonald, youth mentor Bernie Shakeshaft, and climate change activist and farmer Anika Molesworth. The podcast is hosted by OUTBACK Senior Associate Editor Terri Cowley, an experienced journalist and broadcaster. https://www.outbackmag.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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