Podcasts about Birdsville

Back for another ripper, Dogger Dare unleashes classic stories from the sheds, the Birdsville racetrack, and outback pubs where fights were just part of the fun. From losing a car he won in a card game to running one of Australia's biggest catering operations with nothing but grit, laughs, and a good woman beside him, this episode dives deep into the wild characters and hard truths of country life. Oh — and his racehorse "Persevere"? It didn't just run — it romped in by six.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After experiencing a childhood filled with outback road trips, RFDS Policy and Advocacy Advisor Doug Wyllie carries the red dust of a million miles of the Australian outback in his veins. From the stories of wearing swimming goggles while his parents negotiated driving along an outback road without a windscreen, to the real-life RFDS rescue mission he launched on the remote Birdsville track, Doug shares his crazy adventures along distant 'tracks less travelled'. And this episode also comes with a listener WARNING! You may be at risk of wanting to jump in your car or hop aboard a motorbike and immediately head 'out bush', after listening to Doug's tall tales. But if you do, just make sure to look out for any bull dust!***Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the Flying Doctor Podcast. It is lovely to have you along on the journey with us. You can also find out more about the volunteer HF Radio network mentioned in this interview at VKS-737 The Australian National 4WD Radio Network. There has been some wonderful feedback from listeners about our podcast and the incredible people we have interviewed. Word of mouth is always the best promotion for a podcast – so if you enjoy this podcast, or a specific story, please share with family and friends. Reviews and ratings help our podcast to be found by others, so if you can take the time to do that it would be appreciated. You can also send feedback, questions or comments through to podcast@rfds.org.au. We'd also love you to become part of the Flying Doctor Podcast Facebook group, where passionate listeners and incredible outback communities come together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Locals "blown away" by the volume and speed of Queensland floodwaters now reaching the north-east of South Australia, farmers welcome State Government drought funding for standpipes for critical water needs in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu, and entrepreneur Kelly Johnson named South Australia's 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner.

Mithaka Country is 55,425 square kilometres of beautiful red sand dunes  west of Windorah and east of Birdsville, in the heart of Queensland's Channel Country. The three major rivers that feed Lake Eyre – Cooper Creek, Eyre Creek, and the Diamantina River.Today, my guest is Trudy Gorringe, a Mithaka woman, who I had the good fortune of meeting, while I was in Windorah travelling around. Trudy and I talked about a range of topics associated with native title and First Nation's control of traditional lands. You'll notice quite a bit of background wind and noise. That's because we did this interview on the sprawling lands of the Mithaka Aboriginal Corporation.

In this Proper True Yarn episode, Tiny recounts his unforgettable experiences traveling with Fred Brophy's legendary boxing tent to the iconic Birdsville Races. From becoming the surprise Goanna Pulling Champion to being KO'd by a seven-foot giant in his first fight for the tent, Tiny paints a vivid picture of life under the canvas. Add in mud-soaked escapades, flooded tents, and the chaos of navigating remote Australia, and you've got a yarn as wild as the outback itself. Tune in for a hilarious and heartfelt dive into one of Australia's last great traditions.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Mick Oates woke up in his campervan, completely unable to move, he couldn't even recall how he'd ended up there. As anyone who has had the opportunity to travel outback Australia already knows, taking 'the road less travelled' doesn't always go exactly to plan! But for Mick, a series of unfortunate events had finally caught up with former police officer's spine. Mick had officially 'done his back' on the Birdsville track! This is also the story of how Mick and his mates found themselves returning for a third, Big Red Bash experience in Birdsville this year - carefully hiking down a sand dune in full 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' costume in the famous RFDS fundraising Drag Race. Seriously! *** Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the Flying Doctor Podcast. It is lovely to have you along on the journey with us. To find out more about Birdsville's Big Red Bash, you can head to Home - Big Red Bash There has been some wonderful feedback from listeners about our podcast and the incredible people we have interviewed. Word of mouth is always the best promotion for a podcast – so if you enjoy this podcast, or a specific story, please share with family and friends. Reviews and ratings help our podcast to be found by others, so if you can take the time to do that it would be appreciated.  You can also send feedback, questions or comments through to podcast@rfds.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephan Pursell n'est pas un policier comme les autres. Son poste à Birdsville est unique. Installé depuis huit ans dans cette commune d'une centaine d'habitants, il doit couvrir, seul, un territoire plus vaste que celui du Royaume-Uni, comprenant notamment un gigantesque désert...

Le Big Red Bash est le festival musical le plus isolé de la planète. Organisé aux portes du majestueux désert de Simpson, près d'une ville minuscule, Birdsville, dans le Queensland, il n'est accessible qu'après avoir parcouru plusieurs centaines de kilomètres de piste. Un trajet épique qui fait partie de l'expérience du festival, et qui nous aura valu un détour de plus de 1 000 kilomètres...

À Birdsville, un gros programme nous attendait entre la rencontre avec le policier le plus seul au monde, les concerts du festival du Big Red Bash, et une interview avec la plus française des chanteuses australiennes : Tina Arena. Côté culinaire, nous avons eu l'occasion de tester une tourte un peu spéciale...

Malgré une nuit d'attente à Cameron Corner, les routes qui mènent à Birdsville sont toujours fermées, et nous poussent à faire demi-tour. Un gigantesque détour de plus de 1000 kilomètres nous attend donc pour rejoindre le festival du Big Red Bash. Un trajet plein d'incertitudes.

Après une nuit marquée par l'arrivée de la pluie, notre road-trip prend une tournure inattendue. Entre pistes boueuses, routes fermées, et conditions météorologiques imprévisibles, la suite de notre trajet vers Birdsville et le festival du Big Red Bash est ralentie, voire incertaine. Un épisode enregistré au milieu de nulle part, mais à la frontière entre trois États, à Cameron Corner.

Emma Morton grew up on Pandie Pandie Station, 30kms from Birdsville. The Birdsville races have been a big part of her, and her family's life. Growing up with horses and races Emma always wanted to follow in her grandfather and father's footsteps and become a trainer. Life got in the way for a little while, but Emma has come full circle and took out her trainer's licence 12 months ago. She now continues her family legacy. This weekend is a big one for Emma and her family, with them all heading 'home' to Birdsville for the Birdsville races - which is basically Birdsville Christmas. Emma isn't lining any horses up this year, but there's plenty of time for that in years to come. For now, it's about catching up with those she grew up with. More Than Mail is proudly brought to you by Brodie Agencies, McKinlay. Contact Jim Brodie on 0427468713. You can follow More Than Mail adventures on Instagram, on Facebook, or at morethanmail.com.au  Or, you can send me an email hello@morethanmail.com.au  

Showman Fred Brophy, from the world's last boxing troupe, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive ahead of performing at Queensland's iconic outback event, the Birdsville Races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most remote thoroughbred horse races in the world - the Birdsville Races - kick off in Queensland's Simpson Desert tomorrow. Race caller Josh Flemming joins John to talk about the history of the races and what people can expect this weekend. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm-12am Monday to Thursday on 2GB/4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't have time for terrible ❤️ books? Kim and Aimee have a great time reviewing ‘Back to Birdsville' by Fiona McArthur. Aimee goes on a trip down memory lane and we plan the series of romance novels no-one ever asked for…(With reference to Episode 75: ‘Lonely in Longreach') Want to recommend a book? Send us a text!We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Twitter @or_treasure or email trashortreasurepodcast@outlook.com

This interview first aired on Tuesday the 27th of August, 2024 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM breakfast announcer Plemo talks to author Fiona McArthur ahead of her talks at the Goulburn Valley Libraries about her new book 'Back to Birdsville'. Fiona will be at the Yarrawonga Railway Station Library on Tuesday the 10th of September from 2pm - 3pm. The Mooroopna Library on Tuesday the 10th of September from 6:30pm - 7:30 and the Nagambie Library on Wednesday the 11th of September from 10:30am - 11:30am. To book or for more information head to https://www.gvlibraries.com.au Listen to One FM Breakfast with Plemo live on weekday mornings from 6am-9am. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

You'd be forgiven for thinking you'd slept through spring and woke up in summer with the temperatures across Queensland at the moment.

In this episode, Fiona McArthur joins Jeremy Cordeaux live from the Romance Writers Conference in Adelaide. McArthur discusses her latest novel, "Back to Birdsville," and shares insights into her creative process, the romance writing community, and her experiences attending the conference. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting in her novels, the challenges and rewards of being a romance writer, and the supportive environment within the romance writing community. Key Topics Discussed Fiona McArthur's Latest Novel: Discussion of "Back to Birdsville" and the inspiration behind it. The Romance Writers Conference: Details about the conference, including the sense of community and the quality of speakers. Writing Process: Insights into how McArthur develops her characters and settings, with a focus on small towns like Birdsville. The Supportive Nature of Romance Writers: The camaraderie and mutual support within the romance writing community. Awards and Achievements: McArthur's nomination for the Ruby Award and her recent win at the New Zealand Coru Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

We welcome back Peter Wickham with some yarns about his horses he took to the Birdsville Hotel Cup, which he ended up winning two years in a row with two different horses! He then tells us some yarns about Brophy's Boxing tent, and a couple more yarns about the first trucks with tyres filled with air which they thought would be a passing fad! #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pour assister au Big Red Bash, il faut se rendre en plein cœur de l'Australie, au pied du majestueux désert de Simpson, près d'une ville minuscule, Birdsville, qui n'est accessible que par la piste, sur plusieurs centaines de kilomètres. En cas de pluie, ladite ville peut se retrouver coupée du monde... ce qui est arrivé juste avant la dernière édition de ce festival de musique, le plus isolé de la planète.  De nos envoyés spéciaux au Big Red Bash, Grégory Plesse et Léo Roussel,C'est en caravane ou en 4X4 que près de 8 000 festivaliers se sont rassemblés pour quatre jours de concerts en plein désert, du 2 au 4 juillet. Craig est venu en famille, il raconte son périple : ‬« Ça nous a pris trois jours pour venir ici. Près de 3 000 kilomètres depuis notre point de départ… » Un festival loin de tout. Pour le père de famille, c'était aussi une bonne occasion d'échapper aux tracas du quotidien : « Il n'y a pas de technologie ici, pas de réseau… Personne ne peut t'appeler ou te prendre la tête, c'est bien ! »La distance n'effraie pas les festivaliers, au contraire, elle fait partie de l'expérience, d'après Greg Donovan, l'organisateur du Big Red Bash : « C'est un festival qui attire des voyageurs intrépides. C'est vraiment le périple au cours duquel il faut traverser toutes ces petites villes… Ça fait autant partie de l'expérience que le festival en lui-même. »Pour ceux qui ont réussi à arriver au festival, ils ne sont tout de même pas arrivés au bout de leurs peines. Pour nos correspondants, Grégory Plesse et Léo Roussel, il leur aura fallu faire un détour de plus de 1 000 kilomètres à cause de la pluie qui a précédé cette onzième édition pour atteindre le festival. La pluie a transformé le site du festival en marre de boue géante. Mais il en faudrait plus pour décourager Robert, qui a fait 2 000 kilomètres en caravane depuis Melbourne pour venir : « On a automatiquement pris 15 centimètres avec toute la boue sous nos chaussures. C'était très dur de se déplacer. »Un festival pour des voyageurs intrépides qui séduit d'abord les seniorsL'expérience séduit visiblement d'abord un public senior. Si quelques enfants accompagnent leurs parents, la moyenne d'âge sur le festival se situe entre 40 et 60 ans, et cela convient très bien à Robert, un participant : « Les festivals de musique dans les grandes villes sont pour les plus jeunes. Celui-là est pour les générations plus anciennes, ce n'est que de la musique australienne. »Par le passé, le festival a accueilli les plus grands, comme le groupe Midnight Oil. Cette année, la tête d'affiche est sans doute la chanteuse australienne la plus connue en France : Tina Arena. Elle aussi est impressionnée par les efforts déployés par le public venu l'écouter : ‬« Ça me touche, l'effort que les gens font pour venir, pour faire un trajet, pour venir voir un spectacle… C'est précieux. » En effet, s'il fut difficile d'arriver au festival, repartir n'a pas été plus aisé. De nombreux festivaliers ont pris la route très tôt le dernier jour du festival, pour éviter la pluie annoncée... en attendant de revenir, l'année prochaine.À écouter aussiTina Arena, toujours plus haut

Pour assister au Big Red Bash, il faut se rendre en plein cœur de l'Australie, au pied du majestueux désert de Simpson, près d'une ville minuscule, Birdsville, qui n'est accessible que par la piste, sur plusieurs centaines de kilomètres. En cas de pluie, ladite ville peut se retrouver coupée du monde... ce qui est arrivé juste avant la dernière édition de ce festival de musique, le plus isolé de la planète.  De nos envoyés spéciaux au Big Red Bash, Grégory Plesse et Léo Roussel,C'est en caravane ou en 4X4 que près de 8 000 festivaliers se sont rassemblés pour quatre jours de concerts en plein désert, du 2 au 4 juillet. Craig est venu en famille, il raconte son périple : ‬« Ça nous a pris trois jours pour venir ici. Près de 3 000 kilomètres depuis notre point de départ… » Un festival loin de tout. Pour le père de famille, c'était aussi une bonne occasion d'échapper aux tracas du quotidien : « Il n'y a pas de technologie ici, pas de réseau… Personne ne peut t'appeler ou te prendre la tête, c'est bien ! »La distance n'effraie pas les festivaliers, au contraire, elle fait partie de l'expérience, d'après Greg Donovan, l'organisateur du Big Red Bash : « C'est un festival qui attire des voyageurs intrépides. C'est vraiment le périple au cours duquel il faut traverser toutes ces petites villes… Ça fait autant partie de l'expérience que le festival en lui-même. »Pour ceux qui ont réussi à arriver au festival, ils ne sont tout de même pas arrivés au bout de leurs peines. Pour nos correspondants, Grégory Plesse et Léo Roussel, il leur aura fallu faire un détour de plus de 1 000 kilomètres à cause de la pluie qui a précédé cette onzième édition pour atteindre le festival. La pluie a transformé le site du festival en marre de boue géante. Mais il en faudrait plus pour décourager Robert, qui a fait 2 000 kilomètres en caravane depuis Melbourne pour venir : « On a automatiquement pris 15 centimètres avec toute la boue sous nos chaussures. C'était très dur de se déplacer. »Un festival pour des voyageurs intrépides qui séduit d'abord les seniorsL'expérience séduit visiblement d'abord un public senior. Si quelques enfants accompagnent leurs parents, la moyenne d'âge sur le festival se situe entre 40 et 60 ans, et cela convient très bien à Robert, un participant : « Les festivals de musique dans les grandes villes sont pour les plus jeunes. Celui-là est pour les générations plus anciennes, ce n'est que de la musique australienne. »Par le passé, le festival a accueilli les plus grands, comme le groupe Midnight Oil. Cette année, la tête d'affiche est sans doute la chanteuse australienne la plus connue en France : Tina Arena. Elle aussi est impressionnée par les efforts déployés par le public venu l'écouter : ‬« Ça me touche, l'effort que les gens font pour venir, pour faire un trajet, pour venir voir un spectacle… C'est précieux. » En effet, s'il fut difficile d'arriver au festival, repartir n'a pas été plus aisé. De nombreux festivaliers ont pris la route très tôt le dernier jour du festival, pour éviter la pluie annoncée... en attendant de revenir, l'année prochaine.À écouter aussiTina Arena, toujours plus haut

Karen Brook is exceptionally well-positioned to deliver the inspiring material she offers through her coaching programs.  Mentored by the late Bob Proctor, Karen leads a life driven by a passion for serving others and possesses the expertise to teach her clients how to live a fulfilling and extraordinary life.It hasn't always been easy for her - far from it in fact - but with tenacity and her life's philosophy, she has overcome personal challenges with grace and determination.During our conversation, Karen shared her insight about growing up in Birdsville and the path that led her to where she is today.  I knew this conversation would be particularly inspiring and I wasn't disappointed.

As the iconic red dirt of Birdsville's desert country turns green after months of flooding, Queensland is emerging from more than a decade of drought. But with other parts of the nation still dry, the question is how long can it last?

Trainer Danny Williams chats Bandi's Boy...and tells a great story about a small plane flight to Birdsville.

Ben Fullagar, the Birdsville Hotel General Manager, chatting with Peter Gleeson about the iconic pub's Australia Day celebrations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine setting yourself the challenge to run 250 km in the searing heat of outback Australia. What lessons would you learn about yourself and how could you apply them to your life and business? That's what Kay Bretz set out to discover with his first ultramarathon – the Big Red Run in Birdsville – where he beat the race record by five hours. He's since run multiple ultra-distances and was awarded the Australian Ultra Performance of the Year in 2019. The challenges he's faced in his sport of choice has helped in many ways with his business success. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dalene Wray grew up in the small outback town of Birdsville, in far western Queensland, host of the famous Birdsville races and the Big Red Bash. With an idyllic childhood as one of six children in one of Australia's most remote yet well-known areas, Dalene was soon curious about the wider world. Starting her career as a radiographer in regional Australian hospitals and then in the United Kingdom, Dalene is now at the helm of Australia's oldest exporter of organic beef- OBE Organic. With a deep passion for people as well as delicious beef, Dalene drives innovative and progressive company policies and considers influencing government policy a necessity. 

Josh Fleming started racing calling at age 14.  It was Longreach, December 5, 1998. The following September Josh called his first Birdsville races.  Fast forward to 2023 and Josh is Brisbane's #1 race caller, calling Eagle Farm, Doomben and the Sunshine Coast. His voice is familiar to racing enthusiasts everywhere. And yet it's Birdsville that Josh holds the fondest memories of, calling the iconic race meet for the 20th time this year. Josh grew up in Barcaldine, found his callers feet at country race meets across Queensland, and is an country racing advocate. Josh is very vocal about the opportunities he got in the country leading him to where he is today. More Than Mail is proudly brought to you by Brodie Agencies, McKinlay. Contact Jim Brodie on 0427468713 or Lachy Smith on 0401168915.  You can follow More Than Mail adventures on Instagram, on Facebook, or at morethanmail.com.au  Or, you can send me an email hello@morethanmail.com.au

Join us for another incredible installment in Episode 5 of the "Proper True Yarn" podcast as we continue our captivating conversation with Bubba Tilley, the Australian Jockey with an arsenal of unbelievable stories! In Part 4 of this epic four-part episode, Bubba takes us on a whirlwind journey through some of the most unexpected and unforgettable adventures.

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Irish eyes are still smiling. Jockey Emily Finnegan keen to return to Birdsville again in 2024 after taking out the Cup. Finnegan says the 16 hour drive was worth it.

Josh Fleming joins us from Birdsville to talk about the Cup. Can you believe 2023 will be Josh's twentieth call of the Cup. His first was in 1999 as a fourteen year old.

Τριακόσια αυτοκίνητα ήταν ακινητοποιημένα στο εσωτερικό της Κουηνσλάνδης αφοί οι δρόμοι είχαν κλείσει εξαιτίας των άσχημων καιρικών συνθηκών που επικρατούσαν στην περιοχή του Birdsville. Ωστόσο,τα εμπόδια ξεπεράστηκαν και φιλόμουσοι βρέθηκαν στο φεστιβάλ Big Red Bash.

After a quick trip north I put down some thoughts on outback road conditions. Current now, relevant for how long is anyones guess.

Councils in tourism hotspots around NSW are watching with interest as Byron Shire Council pushes ahead with plans for a 60-day annual cap on short-term holiday letting.

Iva Davies is a true legend of Australian music. As the founder of Icehouse, he has been responsible for countless hits including Electric Blue, Crazy and Hey Little Girl. Man of Colours remains one of the biggest selling Australian albums of all timeLater this year, Icehouse headlines the sold out "Big Red Bash in Birdsville."Chatting to Clinton Maynard, Iva explains how his iconic hit Great Southern Land came about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All four of the big banks have already passed on yesterday's interest rate hike, a heatwave grips Queensland, Indonesia has passed a law making sex outside marriage illegal and Morocco has knocked Spain out of the World Cup in Qatar. Matthew Perry has revealed that he can't watch Friends and Margot Robbie kisses Brad Pitt in her new movie, Babylon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we catch up with Pauline Calleja again after her recent reconnection with rural and remote nursing providing clinical support to the iconic Birdsville Races. As a self-confessed academic, Pauline talks about the ease of returning to clinical and how this has rekindled her love of rural and remote nursing. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: https://anurseoutwhere.com.au

The Birdsville Track is a notable outback road in Australia. The 517-kilometre (321 mi) track runs between Birdsville in south-western Queensland and Marree, a small town in the north-eastern part of South Australia. It traverses three deserts along the route, the Strzelecki Desert, Sturt Stony Desert and Tirari Desert.Birdsville Track is one of the most iconic dirt roads in Australia. Barren and isolated, drivers need plenty of water and fuel as they make their way from Maree all the way to Birdsville. It's an icon amongst Australian Outback tracks, and one we tackle this week "If there is any road not travelled then that is the one I must take." Edward John EyreCome on and get that bucket list underway! This podcast is produced right here in Australia, The Road Less Travelled, made in Australia for Australians. Listen to the podcast onApple Podcasts,Google PodcastAudibleI Heart Radio Spotify We do not receive any corporate dollars for this show. If you are able to support the show with ongoing payments, we would love it if you could do soDid you know that you can speak to us to feature this show on your community radio station, or website, we would love to talk with you. If you would like to reach out and help us with this fiercely Australian and independent podcast with sponsorship or product support, please contact us.We love your feedback and comments, and if you have something that you think we should feature, review, visit or discuss, then please drop us an email phatcat@iinet.net.auLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSupport us with regular contributions on PatreonTo make a once off contribution on StripePlease leave us a rating or review and share us with your mates!Thank you for supporting us, visit www.phatcatmedia.com.au for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a story of discovery. I discovered a dress I love and the woman who created the artwork for the dress. I am not known for wearing dresses, but when I saw my wattle dress at an exhibition of outback artists in Brisbane, I had to have it. Friends commented on how great the dress looked on me, and one woman said her auntie Jean Barr-Crombie from Birdsville was the artist. On a 6000km trip in outback Qld, I visited the Red Ridge Gallery in Blackall. Red Ridge the Label shines a spotlight on central western Qld Aboriginal artists expressing their work beautifully in fashion. Jean Barr-Crombie and her sister Joyce Crombie have a deep connection with Red Ridge the Label. Their artwork was the basis of the first two fashion collections Red Ridge the Label produced. The collections were recognised internationally with invitations to display dresses on the catwalks of the US and Europe. In Blackall, I bought a painting of the channel country in flood by Anpanuwa 'Joyce' Crombie. So now, with a dress and a picture created by the sisters, I wanted to know more.  In Birdsville, I was lucky to meet Jean and talk about art, culture and language.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat & Heals are joined by Jockey Robert Faehr after taking an emotional win at the Birdsville Cup.

Pat & Heals are joined by Jockey Robert Faehr after taking an emotional win at the Birdsville Cup.

Birdsville Hotel managaer Ben Fullagar says the pub has been busy today, after the Birdsville Cup was washed out due to heavy rain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Nelson and Sam Hyland talk to Gary Brook, President Birdsville Race Club

Catch up on the early markets at Birdsville tomorrow for the Birdsville Cup

Pat & Heals are joined by Chris Nelson from Racing Queensland to preview a the weekend in racing and some headaches for Birdsville with races are abandoned.

Pat & Heals are joined by Chris Nelson from Racing Queensland to preview a the weekend in racing and some headaches for Birdsville with races are abandoned.

Artist fees, set up costs, weather insurance and round the clock safety assessments - how are musical festivals really making their cash, and what's the profit margins on big Australian festivals. Greg Donovan is the founder and operator of the world's most remote musical festivals. Birdsville's and Broken Hill's Big Red Bash has hosted legends like Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins and Kate Ceberano.  Download the LiSTNR app for more episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birdsville in the Australian Outback will become a golfing mecca if President of nation's newest 18 hole golf course has her way. Nell Brook has dreamed of having a golf course at Birdsville for 26 years, ever since she moved from South Africa to marry cattleman David Brook and live in the channel country in remote SW Queensland.The dream has come true after decades of planning and community hard work. The Birdsville Dunes Golf Club Club celebrated its first event with 200 golfers playing in the Outback Queensland Masters Golf.Travellers can now add golf to their bucket list of things to do in Birdsville along with crossing the Simpson Desert, visiting Lake Eyre, placing a bet at the Birdsville Races or enjoying camping under the big sky at the Big Red Bash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly the Kelpie-coolie cross is quiet and composed as she lies under the caravan, but mention her name and she is out like a shot looking for her faithful owners Rudie and Edwina Christen. Molly and the Christen's are on the Outback Queensland Masters Golf tour, travelling thousands of kilometres to play golf each weekend for six weeks, hoping to win the prized orange jacket or a million dollars for a hole-in-one at Birdsville. Of the trio only Rudie plays golf, Edwina thinks ‘golf is for the birds' and Molly is dreaming of chasing birds. The trio are veterans of the tour and Edwina loves it even though she can't see the point of hitting a little ball around a paddock.. it's a waste of a good dog walk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episodes, guest host "Scout" takes the microphone and wanders around Birdsville pub interviewing riders from the Frontline safari.

Australia, the 1950s. Every two weeks a single mailman travels the remote Birdsville track, linking South Australia and Queensland. The Back of Beyond is a landmark documentary charting this expedition. It was produced by the Shell Film Unit in 1954 as a way of associating the company with quintessential ‘Australian-ness'. In this episode of Seeing Green we explore how The Back of Beyond represents the environment as an expression of national identity, touching on themes of water scarcity, extreme weather, cultural belonging, and white settler histories.In this episode:Associate Professor Ruth Morgan,  environmental historian and Director of the Centre for Environmental History the Australian National University. Ruth has published extensively on topics like water and climate history. She also is Vice President of the International Consortium of Environmental History Organizations, and Treasurer of the International Water History Association.And film expert, and the co-executive producer of this podcast Associate Professor Belinda Smaill from Monash University.

Covid, flu outbreaks pushing Victorian schools to breaking point; GDP numbers and Chalmers talking down the economy. Underpromising?; Queen's Platinum Jubilee; Finance Update with Scott Phillips; Grace period for businesses as single-use plastic law comes into place; Australia's construction industry facing huge challenges as companies go under; Top Royal Melbourne Hospital doctor's dire warning ahead of flu season; Sports Update with Brett Thomas; New Labor frontbench; Albanese needs to learn from Dan Andrews and not confuse popularity with credibility; Brighton residents 'living in fear' following home invasions; Ray “Rabs” Warren retires; 50km ultra marathon event in Birdsville; NRL + AFL this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's favorite outback racing carnival is back after a two year COVID hiatus. Luke sat down with Vice President of the Birdsville Racing Club to discuss what's in store for the races 140 year anniversary.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jockey John Keating reflects on his fruitful road trip to Birdsville

Big Monday edition with Andrew Bensley as he spoke to Damien Oliver, Rachel King, Nash Rawiller among others to review their rides over the weekend. Vice President of Birdsville Racing Club Gary Brook to chat about the Birdsville Cup this afternoon. American trainer Wesley Ward joined Andrew on chatting about Golden Pal and if it could collide with Nature Strip. Tim Auld from The Warrnambool Standard joined the program to break the news that Hugh Bowman will be coming to the Carnival

Apologies Folks! Sometimes life just gets in the way and no excuses, thats just what's happened to me. This podcast for some reason missed getting edited in a timely manner and my apologies to you. Here's an episode from February with Phil Van Wegen Owner of Arid Air and the Marree Pub. My mate Gary joined Phil and I for a meal around my place on a nice summery 40C Saturday. We enjoy a few beers and cover a lot of ground about Marree, Firepits, Flies, Lake Eyre, The Curdimurka Ball and a whole lot more.If your thinking of hitting The Simpson Desert, Birdsville or Oodnadatta tracks this year there's a ton of info in this one.Marree HotelPhone: 08 8675 8344

Racing Queensland superstar Chris Nelson joins Pat and Heals to pump up the Birdsville Cup this weekend and much more in Racing.

Six strange creatures are in need of one thing if they are to take dominion of Birdsville: physicality. Will Richard Price be able to help them?  Written by The Fradd Siblings Read by Soren Narnia of KnifePoint Horror Artwork by Joseph Daly

Imagine setting yourself the challenge to run 250km in the searing heat of outback Australia. What lessons would you learn about yourself that you could apply to other aspects of your life, like your business? That's what Kay Bretz set out to discover with his first ultramarathon – the Big Red Run in Birdsville – where he beat the race record by five hours. He's since run multiple ultra-distances and was awarded the Australian Ultra Performance of the Year in 2019. The challenges he's faced in his sport of choice has helped in many ways with his business success. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birdsville track. Sandy dunes and red desert stony plains. Steaming hot thermal springs. Nigel climbs out of the 4WD for a rest break and hears screams like he has never heard before… Join our Facebook Community here Call and leave feedback about this podcast on (02) 8405 7928 we'd love to hear from you! You can also ask questions about the Flying Doctor that you would like to have answered on the podcast, and we will do our best to get them answered in coming episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you get when you have two golf nuts and an event manager, The answer is the Outback Queensland Masters Golf Tournament. The three amigos -Theresa Famularo, Darren Weatherall and Luke Bates have pulled off a golfers dream to travel and play golf in the Australian outback. With the support of tourism, golf and regional sponsors.the three amigos have made a roving golfing tour, with good food, good entertainment and plenty of sand greens work. 2022 watch out we are heading to Birdsville vis Roma, Tambo, Winton and Mt IsaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birdsville in the Australian outback has a new golf course and will host the Outback Queensland Masters Million Dollar Hole in 2022. Nell Brook has dreamed of building a golf course at Birdsville and after 25 years the dream is being fulfilled. A keen golfer Nell has a course design that will make outback travellers pack their kit, hitch up the caravan and head to Australia’s Channel Country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine setting yourself the challenge to run 250 km in the searing heat of outback Australia. What lessons would you learn about yourself that you could apply to other aspects of your life, like your business? That’s what Kay Bretz set out to discover with his first ultramarathon – the Big Red Run in Birdsville – where he beat the race record by five hours. He’s since run multiple ultra-distances and was awarded the Australian Ultra Performance of the Year in 2019. The challenges he’s faced in his sport of choice has helped in many ways with his business success. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will a clean out of Rio Tinto's management and board lead to real cultural change for the Pilbara iron ore miner?

Will a clean out of Rio Tinto's management and board lead to real cultural change for the Pilbara iron ore miner?

More than 6000 sheep and cattle have been destroyed in the Blackford bushfire as well as nearly 15000 hectares of land, Many travellers are avoiding NSW due to covid and driving via the Birdsville track instead but locals say it is dangerous and travellers need to be prepared properly and Aussie farmers may soon have a new locally made fertiliser option if a proposed plant in WA go ahead.

More than 6000 sheep and cattle have been destroyed in the Blackford bushfire as well as nearly 15000 hectares of land, Many travellers are avoiding NSW due to covid and driving via the Birdsville track instead but locals say it is dangerous and travellers need to be prepared properly and Aussie farmers may soon have a new locally made fertiliser option if a proposed plant in WA go ahead.

What's the future of uranium mining after the closure of Ranger? Birdsville has one of busiest summers because of border restrictions.

What's the future of uranium mining after the closure of Ranger? Birdsville has one of busiest summers because of border restrictions.

Popular presenter and journalist Jo McKinnon has forged an enviable TV and radio career. Her name is synonymous with horse racing … Jo’s documentary series A Racetrack Somewhere tells the story of some of Australia's most iconic race meetings, including Birdsville, King Island and Warrnambool.  Find it online at - http://aracetracksomewhere.com.au/ Jo swapped the Melbourne big smoke for the country life and now lives on a 2 and a half thousand acre cattle property in Quirnidi, New South Wales. Jo makes magic out of meat and veg. She spoke to us about life on the land, great times, great coffee and the popularity of camp oven cooking. The Friday Food Poll examines the famous Allen's Lolly Mix, and we have five more Snotties nominations -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Food Bytes is proudly sponsored by CheeseLinks - Bringing cheese & yogurt making to your kitchen! www.cheeselinks.com.au  Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Prefer iHeart Radio? https://ihr.fm/2LqCbQ2 Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media - © 2020 www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owen Davies on his 98-day trek with goats and dogs, walking more than 990 kilometres down the Georgina River in outback Queensland (R)

Owen Davies on his 98-day trek with goats and dogs, walking more than 990 kilometres down the Georgina River in outback Queensland (R)

The town of Birdsville in Outback Queensland recorded a population of 140 in 2016. Come September every year the town welcomes anywhere from 6000 - 8000 people to the Birdsville Races. Gary Brook joins us as the Vice President and paints a picture of the history and what it takes to put on a race meet and event to this scale in outback Queensland. Although the event is held in Birdsville, people are travelling from all over Australia economically impacting businesses and communities along the way. An impact that results in better roads, facilities and opportunities.No matter your background or "status", going to Birdsville Races and rolling out a swag puts everyone on a level playing field. Gary and Kay talk about how this sets a tone for the event and how it becomes clear that stress levels are dropped for the simple reason there is nowhere else they need to be.

In this episode I speak with Greg Donovan, the founder and organiser of the most remote music festival in the world, Big Red Bash. Greg shares his insights into the power of events to promote and build a brand for a destination, providing tips on how other regional events can more successfully market their event and build the profile of their destination. He talks about undertaking your ideal attendee and what he believes to be the most effective marketing channels for his event.

The weather bureau is forecasting rain for large sections of eastern Australia including some firegrounds from tomorrow through to the weekend. 

In this episode, I talked to Wollongong musician Daniel Brokenborough from the band Birdsville about growing up in a DIY punk scene, friendships among other kids who needed to create music to feel themselves, and the nerves that come from performing. Dan also unearthed a lot of stories about the scene from the 90's/2000's that have been lost to time. Birdsville's debut album How To Lose Your Mind out now www.birdsvilleband.com Thanks to Dan and Ana Brokenborough. Take care of yourself and others. Music credits: Night Goat - How To Make Soap www.lintmusic.bandcamp.com

Birdsville is about as outback as it gets, so it might not seem the natural place to stage a music festival. However it’s the natural setting that has seen the annual Big Red Bash grow from almost nothing five years ago to a festival that sold out this year attracting 9,000 fans to the edge of the Simpson Desert. It’s expected to sell out again in 2020 following the announcement of next year’s lineup. Among those who’ll play in the shadow of a 40 metre high sand dune are names including Paul Kelly, Tim Finn, John Williamson, Ian Moss and Wendy Matthews. Wendy tells Mark she’s excited about the prospect of performing in the desert. www.bigredbash.com.au

Barney joins us for a footy season wrap & finals preview & Tony comes on to allude to some of the stuff he did on the way to Birdsville

Andrew Kuuse & RSN 'Racetracks Everywhere' features on Racing QLD Birdsville RC Racing NSW , Mendooran RC , Griffith RC

A rare event that took place 30 kilometres above the South Pole last week is expected to impact upon Australia's rainfall outlook.

No we're not getting lazy we had packing to do.. Ado & Trev talk a bit of footy, check in with Murph on the way to Birdsville & are super pumped for our weekend at Denman!

We owed you an episode and made up for it with a MAMMOTH live show! Barneys talks sports, Deano being stranded, Maz Darts, Tony & Pete are on the road to Birdsville and Hozza gives us a life update with Mick So much fun live!

On today’s episode, umbilical cord blood has been championed as a life saving innovation, and it is...but it’s not that simple. And Deepfake videos are feeding the fake news epidemic, so what are they?Feel-good Four 1. Dog lost on the Birdsville track 200km from anywhere reunited with owner at the Big Red Bash2. Kylie Kwong on coming out to her dad3. Police Officer Cared For Lonely Elderly Man for 2 Years After Meeting him on Duty4. Ottawa woman wants wading pool hours extended to accommodate homelessCord Blood Banking The Birth-Tissue ProfiteersEthical and legal issues raised by cord blood banking — the challenges of the new bioeconomy Cord Blood Banking Is Not Insurance For The FutureDeepfakes

The Bucket List Show airs on Saturday mornings in Melbourne on Australia's Premier Sports Network, SEN. Hosts Diana Simons and Beefy (The World's Biggest Sports Fan and World Record Holder) bring you the World's First Dedicated Sports Experience Show.This week's Bucket List spends a bit of time with Australian broadcasting icon George Donikian and catches us with Roller Derby superstar Harmem Miranda from the South Sea Roller Derby, and Daniel Cecconi from Sportsnet Holidays highlights a rather special and uniwuely Australian trip to edge of the SImpson Desert for the absolutely iconic Birdsville Races. Definitely add this incredible event to your Bucket List!The Bucket List Radio Show is sponsored by 1 Cover Travel Insurance , MyClubShop.com.au - your essential fundraising partners for all sports clubs and community groups and Sportsnet Holidays.Remember to drop by our facebook page and tell us about your bucket list events - https://www.facebook.com/BucketListShow/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese along with other ministers have visited Western New South Wales to meet with drought affected farmers as part of a Bush Summit.

Extra episode to provide travellers to the BRB an up to date road conditions report July 2019.

Talk Jumpers and Jazz in July, camping in WA, thermal cooking with Allan, and BRB road conditions from Birdsville.

Talk Jumpers and Jazz in July, camping in WA, thermal cooking with Allan, and BRB road conditions from Birdsville.

Singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers was in town this week to spruik her upcoming tour of the country. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of her classic album 'The Captain', Kasey is about to hit the road once again - starting at the Big Red Bash in neighbouring Birdsville next month.

These are destinations that are the hardest to get to, the most remote, sometimes the most dangerous, and yet they provide the best experiences. 

Helen speaks with Graham Reid, the owner operator of Travel West, a professional tour operator and licensed Travel Agent. Graham and his wife Deb also run the Charleville Bush Caravan Park. Graham tells Helen a bit about his background and how he ended up in the tourism industry in Australia. Helen and Graham then discuss the Tagalong Tours that Travel West operate in the Simpson Desert, around Birdsville and also a new tour across the Outback Way and up into northern WA. Graham also shares his tips for getting your vehicle prepared to travel, how to 'tagalong' and also the top 10 things to take with you on the Outback Way or any bush trip. Find out more about Graham's tours at travelwest.com.au or ask him yourself when you stop in at Charleville Bush Caravan Park! You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.

There's plenty of talk on radio, but with 20twenty you'll find Life, Culture & Current events from a Biblical perspective. Interviews, stories and insight you definately won't hear in the mainstream media. This feed contains selected content from 20twenty, heard every weekday morning. See www.vision.org.au for more details Help Vision to keep 'Connecting Faith to Life': https://vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The parkrun adventurers visit Mernda parkrun, struggle with sunset, and introduce parkrun to another wonderful community. We get into the nitty gritty on running from Tassie to Cape York when Birdsville local Jenna Brook joins us for a chat about Running for Bums. Plus Lakes Entrance parkrun in Victoria and Beach Strip and Whitby parkruns in Canada get the roving reporter treatment this week.

Summer Fashion Trends Racetrack bullying (The Sauceboy incident) Whitney Houston Rant - Group Project Dragon Dream Big Baller of the Week Safe bet of the week News: Ted Cruz, Birdsville, Masturbating Punch, oBike, Big Tits

The Simpson Desert is Australia's fourth largest desert and the largest sand dune desert in the world, containing the world's longest parallel sand dunes. On the western side of the desert, these dunes are as high as 3 metres, and on the eastern side as much as about 30 metres. The desert has no maintained roads, but there are tracks which were made in the 60's and 70's when surveys were done in the search for oil and gas. The tracks are navigable by four wheel drive, but without any services, extra fuel and water are necessary. It's very hot with summer temperatures reaching up to 50 Celsius. It doesn't rain often and sand storms happen regularly. The desert dunes are a cornucopia of colour, with oranges, pinks, reds and whites on brilliant display.  The first non-indigenous person to cross the desert did so on camels in 1936 and there have since been several crossings made on foot. It's inviting and terrifying all at the same time, and is compelling to adventurous motorcyclists, some who have made it across the desert successfully and some who haven't been so lucky and have needed rescue.  Stuart Ball is the founder of The Great Australian Ride, raising money for a charity called Red Nose. He recently completed two crossings of the Simpson Desert in one week. Sarah Taylor is a motorcyclist and paramedic, and a team medic for The Great Australian Ride. Sarah also recently rode through the Simpson Desert. The Great Australian Ride: http://www.thegreataustralianride.com/ Red Nose: https://rednose.com.au/ Show Sponsors: Max BMW Bestrest Products Green Chile Adventure Gear Motobriiz IMS Products TourUSA Road Dog Publications Music by Jason Shaw at www.audionautix.com

New market for melons as Japan protocols finalised. Fears a reduced ARENA may mean less funding for a planned biogas generator. An online directory that connects farmers, food manufacturers, restaurants and shoppers. The move away from large farms to smaller, niche outfits delivering fresh produce. Extracting precious phosphorous from urine and 40 years of maintaining the Birdsville track.