Turning dust to daisies in the outback and conserving land for the future
Meet the outback gardeners creating colorful oases in the dusty, dry outback landscape; farmers locking up land in conservation trusts; avid spearfisher breaking record after comeback from cancer; three generations of one family sharing love of horses on the polo-cross pitch.
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Boxing troupe bids goodbye to Birdsville and life on a tiny tropical island
Bush boxing legend Fred Brophy bids goodbye to Birdsville; wildlife cameras giving landholders a look at creatures that call their properties home; lighthouse caretakers reflect on life on tiny, tropical island; hairdresser a hero for remote outback residents.
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Retirees helping rural communities rebuild and the running of the 'gumboot gift'
Retirees picking up the tools to give back to rural communities hit by flooding; dashing through the mud in gumboots for annual community race; reflecting on career change to flower farmer; next generation of butchers keeping traditional business running.
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Cultural burning for rare orchid and teaching outback kids to write rock songs
How cultural burning is helping a rare species of orchid thrive; outback kids writing songs celebrating life in the bush with the help of touring rock band; expanding the growing season for flavoursome fungi.
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A Big Country
Stories from around Australia by the ABC's rural reporters.
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