319 Available Episodes (319 Total)Average duration: 00:25:55
Apr 24, 2023
A Big Country
00:25:46
Outback charity horse trek aiming to raise funds for horse rescue and mental health programs; a record hop harvest caps off 50 years in the industry for third generation hop farmer Allan Monshing; combining old hops with old yeast for unique beer with a nod to the past; how dogs in the classroom are helping instil confidence in junior readers.
Apr 10, 2023
Sharing stories of a threatened frog species and eating mutton bird
00:25:47
Celebrating threatened frog and keeping its traditional stories alive; island residents share culinary tips for eating fishy, oily bird; long-time shearer still going strong at 75; converting classic cars from petrol to electric engines comes at a cost, but with no regrets for EV enthusiast.
Apr 03, 2023
Remote school bus run and planting trees for koalas
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Bus service for one of the country's most remote schools boosts student numbers; community group reaches milestone in mission to create wildlife corridor for koalas; patient farmer waiting for harvest of first crop of world's most expensive nut; Ancient Viking alcoholic drink gets a modern makeover.
Mar 26, 2023
Resurrecting historic hut and swapping shearing for making spirits
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Special family connection behind volunteer's drive to resurrect historic mountain hut; farmer swaps shearing for distilling; hot and sweaty past-time of sword play in the tropics; mystery artist has rural community bemused and delighted.
Mar 19, 2023
Performing music in a lighthouse and distilling rum with locally grown sugar cane
00:30:00
Musicians experimenting with sound in unique tin lighthouse; young students learning through distance education from island classroom; how a dive instructor became a rum distiller and blacksmith sharing skills of the trade.
Mar 13, 2023
Volunteers harvesting hops for beer-making and the Darling River in flood
00:30:00
Brewery's hop harvest brings community together for day out in the sun; back to back flooding on the Darling River bringing back birds, fish and life; country women cook up a plan to cut through pineapple glut; martial arts world champ, sharing her love of the sport in country Queensland gym.
Mar 05, 2023
Growing garlic in red desert soil and planting native trees for birds and butterflies
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Central Australian garlic crop offers pathway out of poverty; outback retreat providing veterans and first responders with a place of peace; planting native trees to attract birds, butterflies and bugs; gay graziers breaking stereotypes.
Feb 26, 2023
Connecting with culture at traditional camp and wet season burning
00:30:00
Saltwater women reviving traditional cultural practices with camp on New South Wales far south coast; support donkey helping staff and students at high school in flood affected region; wet season burns helping rangers and traditional owners stamp out weeds in Kakadu National Park; self-taught artist uses chainsaw skills to carve out wood spirits.
Feb 19, 2023
Restoring timber pub and creating an urban oasis for bees
00:30:00
Piano playing publican brings life to country pub; meet the Tassie grannies devoted to caring for rescued dogs; robot fruit pickers helping out with harvest; garden oasis on top of concrete car park providing a sanctuary for native bees.
Feb 13, 2023
Farming worms and celebrating a century of family winemaking
00:30:00
One hundred years after Italian ancestors bought grapevines in suitcases, family celebrates winemaking history; farming earthworms proving perfect lifestyle job for young family; horse riding lessons building confidence and character; nature school expands to secondary education as demand grows for outdoor learning experience.
Apr 24 | 00:25:46
A Big Country
Apr 10 | 00:25:47
Sharing stories of a threatened frog species and eating mutton bird
Apr 03 | 00:30:00
Remote school bus run and planting trees for koalas
Mar 26 | 00:30:00
Resurrecting historic hut and swapping shearing for making spirits
Mar 19 | 00:30:00
Performing music in a lighthouse and distilling rum with locally grown sugar cane
Mar 13 | 00:30:00
Volunteers harvesting hops for beer-making and the Darling River in flood
Mar 05 | 00:30:00
Growing garlic in red desert soil and planting native trees for birds and butterflies
Feb 26 | 00:30:00
Connecting with culture at traditional camp and wet season burning
Feb 19 | 00:30:00
Restoring timber pub and creating an urban oasis for bees
Feb 13 | 00:30:00
Farming worms and celebrating a century of family winemaking
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