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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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