Podcasts about Western Queensland

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rural Aid CEO John Warlters about the recent flooding in rural Western Queensland, the enormous stock losses incurred and the downstream consequences for other parts of Australia, including South Australia and Victoria... He talks with Future Post founder Jerome Wenzlick about winning the Supreme Award at the Marlborough Environment Awards, the expanding uses for the 100% recycled plastic posts and the growing international interest in its products... And he catches up with former NZ farmer, turned Life Coach, Shane Bird. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Rural Aid CEO John Warlters about the recent flooding in rural Western Queensland, the enormous stock losses incurred and the downstream consequences for other parts of Australia, including South Australia and Victoria. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In today's National Rural News: Push back against new Emergency Services Levy, Australian sharemarket plunges, calls for permanent weather stations across Western Queensland-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Rural News Tuesday April 1 In today's National Rural News: Funding made available for flooded farmers in Western Queensland, grocery code becomes mandatory, beef producers anxious wait for tariffs from the U.S -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a rookie with no formal ag training transforms a startup cattle operation into one of Australia's top-performing beef producers? Meet Andrew Miller, manager of Braidwood Station in Western Queensland. In this episode, Andrew reveals the grit, mistakes, and mindset shifts that took him from overstocked paddocks and sleepless nights to running a powerhouse operation ranked in the top 20% of the beef industry.Discover how Andrew's relentless focus on knowing his numbers, building robust systems, and surrounding himself with the right people not only turned Braidwood into a financial success but also inspired the creation of Herd XL, a game-changing cattle marketing app designed for producers like him.This isn't just a story of resilience—it's a masterclass in innovation, problem-solving, and creating value in agriculture. Whether you're managing a station or just curious about the power of data-driven decisions, this episode will leave you inspired to aim higher and work smarter.Find out more about Herd XL here: https://herdxl.com.au/ -----------------------Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family's wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

Outback Queensland has experienced a year's worth of rain in just six days with the rain to continue to fall over the weekend. An emergency alert was issued this morning for the region with swift water rescue crews airlifted in from Charleville to help evacuate residents and the Premier also arrived in Winton last night. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "There's predictions that the Thompson River will hit about eight and a half metres, that is uncharted territory." David Crisafulli also confirmed that he will be looking into getting Western Queensland a rain radar saying the current situation is "unacceptable."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kimmie Cameron, a rural mother, grazier, and The Rural Dietitian. Kimmie's journey is one of resilience, love, and finding purpose through both heartbreak and opportunity.Growing up in Western Queensland, Kimmie's career took her into the world of nutrition and dietetics, where she built a name for herself in regional health. But after moving to New England, NSW, and marrying her husband Sando, her life took on new challenges—juggling motherhood, rural life, and eventually, navigating immense personal loss.In 2022, Kimmie and Sando lost their daughter Pippa to stillbirth at 36+4 weeks, an event that deeply shaped their family's story. Through grief, growth, and courage, Kimmie has used her experience to help rural women through The Rural Dietitian, providing accessible nutrition support for mums juggling farm life, family, and their own well-being.In this episode, we dive into:The transition from a thriving career in dietetics to life on the land The realities of rural motherhood and the grief of losing a childHow Kimmie and her husband navigated loss while keeping their family strongThe courage to start over and build The Rural DietitianHow rural women can prioritise their health without the overwhelmFinding balance in farm life, business, and familyThis episode is raw, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring. Kimmie's story is a reminder of the strength found in rural women, the importance of open conversations around loss and resilience, and why supporting one another is more crucial than ever.Follow Kimmie on Instagram and follow her Instagram picks or social suggestions:Instagram: @theruraldietitian@los-kitchen@doctimcroweFarmHER Hands UPF50+ sun protection gloves our mission to safeguard the hands of rural and remote women as they work, live, and play. Our UPF50+ sun protection gloves empower them with confidence and comfort, enhancing their well-being and resilience in agriculture. We are dedicated to nurturing and celebrating these extraordinary women who shape our agricultural landscape. www.farmherhands.com.au

Proactive's Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts' of the latest news from Moho Resources Ltd. Moho's signed a binding Sale and Purchase Agreement with Queensland Australian Graphite (QAG) for the sale of its Empress Springs Project in Western Queensland. The transaction is valued at up to A$1.258 million. Under the agreement, Moho will receive an initial cash payment of A$258,000 upon completion, with a further A$1 million payable as a deferred cash payment after 12 months. The company will also retain a 1% net smelter royalty (NSR) on the project, with details to be outlined in a formal royalty deed. The sale is expected to be completed within 10 days. Moho stated that this decision aligned with its strategy to realise value from its existing portfolio while seeking new project opportunities. The company cited the high exploration costs and administrative demands associated with Empress Springs as factors that made the project inconsistent with its financial strategy. #MohoResources, #Mining, #Exploration, #Queensland, #EmpressSprings, #Gold, #Minerals, #MiningInvestment, #NetSmelterRoyalty, #ASX, #MiningNews, #BusinessNews, #Investment, #ResourceSector, #Australia, #StockMarket, #MineralExploration, #MiningDeals, #MiningProjects, #Finance

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the York RLFC Chairman Clint Goodchild to discuss York's quest to reach Super League status, the clubs goals for 2025 and when they expect to be promoted to the top tier. They discuss Clint's business career, his humble upbringing in a small regional town in Western Queensland and what lead him to purchase York in 2022. They discuss the future of the sport, whether the game could be sold to American fans the success of the York Valkyire.

In the hot Summer months, beekeepers from Western Queensland seek out cooler climes for their bees, with plenty of pollen for food. But with destructive varroa mite surging in NSW, their usual options are off the table.  

In this episode of the GovComms Podcast, host David Pembroke interviews Tim Gavel, a veteran sports broadcaster who has transitioned into the role of Media Director at Sport Integrity Australia, an Australian Government agency aimed at promoting safe and fair sports.Tim shares insights from his extensive career in media and broadcasting, detailing his journey from a disc jockey in Western Queensland to a highly respected commentator in Canberra. The discussion highlights his relentless work ethic and the skills he developed over decades, which he now applies to his current role in the public service.Tim provides an in-depth look at the multifaceted issues managed by Sport Integrity Australia, including anti-doping, sexual abuse, integrity in sports betting, and racial abuse. He discusses the dynamic leadership of David Sharpe, the CEO of Sport Integrity Australia, and the challenges of building a robust framework for the organisation on the go. Tim elaborates on his daily routine, which involves early morning media analysis and maintaining strong relationships with journalists to ensure transparency and accurate reporting.The conversation also touches on the importance of collaboration with key stakeholders, such as the Minister's office and national sports organisations. Discussed in this episode:Tim's strategy for handling media inquiries and building trust with journalists.The role of the National Integrity Framework in Australian sports.The evolution of Sport Integrity Australia's communication strategies.Innovative educational initiatives for athletes using virtual reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The only left-winger in the family. That's Sue Bolton, well-known to many in Melbourne's left and socialist communities, long-standing councillor at Merri-Bek. Sue is always standing up for what is right, for people's rights, in her community. Sue hails from Western Queensland and says the class divide was really vivid in the bush. After boarding school she went and studied psychology for a little bit, then went fruit picking around the country before turning onto the revolutionary movements in Latin America. Sue eventually joined the Socialist Worker's Party and both during that time and before she drove buses and trucks. Sue moved to Melbourne in the early 90's and began full-time organising at the Resistance Centre, getting involved in the student movement, including organising a school walk-off against Pauline Hanson, industrial struggles, anti-nuclear testing, anti-logging and the East Timor struggle. Sue has a good memory of all her activities and what was going on politically in Australia throughout that time. Let's face it: Sue is a bit of a legend and so very well-respected in our communities. She has packed a lot of activity into her life and we will have her back on in March. We hope you enjoy this chat getting to know Sue and where she comes from. Thanks so much, Sue.Radical Australia producer, Kelly Whitworth (l), with Sue (c) and host, Joe Toscano (r) outside 3CR.

Chances are if you're a Queenslander you're obsessed with pineapple, but how did the original foodie influencer get us to start putting pineapple in our cakes? Featuring: Aunty Dale Chapman of My Dilly Bag talks about growing up in Western Queensland, and her memories of upside-down pineapple cake. Ann and Anne of The Pineapple Princesses blog (inspired by Ruby Borrowdale, featuring over 1000 pineapple recipes) share their tips/tricks for cooking with pineapple. A living relative of Ruby Borrowdale (of Golden Circle's Tropical Cookbook fame) talks about what it was like having her come to Christmas lunch. Kaitlyn Sawrey's 99-year-old grandmother shares the secret recipe behind her pineapple pie.   __   Uncle Gary's version of Grandma Dean's Pineapple Pie  This makes two in an average dessert bowl    Ingredients:  Base  ½ cup of sugar  4 x dessert spoons of butter  Pinch of salt  1 x egg  5 ½ cups of flour    Filling/topping  2-4 cans of crushed pineapple (depending on how much you are making)  1-2 tablespoons  custard powder, and water to mix  Caster sugar (to taste, adding 1-2 tablespoons at a time)  Cream  Vanilla essence    Method:  Base  In a bowl, mix together the sugar, butter and salt.   Add an egg, then 5 ½ cups of flour, mix by hand until firm but soft.   Roll out base on floured surface, then transfer to pie dish.  Prick with a fork, and then bake in an oven at 250 degrees.    Filling/topping   Add the cans of crushed pineapple and caster sugar to a saucepan and cook on low heat.  In a separate cup, mix 1-2 tablespoons of custard powder with water. Stir until lump free.  Slowly add custard powder mixture to pineapple sauce. Take off heat and let cool.   Whip cream, adding  caster sugar to taste and a dash of vanilla essence.  Pour pineapple filling into baked base, then top with cream to serve. 

One of the best bits about being part of Farm Owners Academy is the life-long friendships we see being fostered across our incredible and growing community.   One of the greatest privileges of being a Coach is supporting great people to make meaningful and lasting changes in their personal and business development journeys.   Our members achieve huge amounts in their 3-year Platinum Mastermind journey. Sure, their business profitability grows, their farms expand, their families become more aligned, and they set up teams and more professionally lead their farms.   But what inspires me the most is seeing the personal growth that so many individual members achieve and how this can completely change their lives.   In this episode, I am pleased to introduce you to Peter Moloney, one of our recent Platinum Mastermind graduates. Peter, his wife Kate and their 3 young men own and operate a 50,000 acre property and successful beef operation at Auguthella, north of Charleville in Western Queensland.   In this episode, and from his speech at our recent graduation ceremony in front of 400 people, we learn about Peter's life-long struggle with dyslexia. We learn how this has limited him, impacted him and challenged his sense of self and mental well-being. We learn how he did all he could for over 40 years of his life to keep this a secret from everyone in his world, ashamed and in fear of being called ‘dumb' and made ‘look stupid.'   More importantly, in this conversation, we see how – with courage and a commitment to deeper self-work – Peter has shown the courage to be vulnerable about his reality, face his fears, overcome limiting childhood conditioning, let go of ego, realise he had more potential, face head-on all that was holding him back, change some limiting beliefs, create a new and more meaningful personal story and ultimately find a level of peace and happiness he has strived for, for so long.   Peter, I commend you on the strength you have shown through this process and the courage you show now in standing up in front of hundreds and thousands and sharing your story in the hope it might just make a positive difference to someone who might hear it.   You are a good man, Pete. An inspiration. Thank you, and well done.   Here's to a very bright future full of love and happiness.   In friendship,   Hutch & the Farm Owners Academy team.

This episode we travel from Charleville in Western Queensland 455km to Chinchilla, and camp at a fantastic bush camp on the lagoon. We are the home stretch now, having already travelled over 7500km on our Uluru road trip. But first we stop through Roma and visit the Big Rig, a great tourist attraction with a sound and light night show that explores the history of the region.  Then we are headed back to the Gold Coast to close off this epic road trip adventure to the Red Centre! We've driven over 7500km across a 28 day period to complete this mini lap of Australia – a road trip we believe every Aussie should experience in their lifetime!   This episode is proudly brought to you by our mates at Adventure Pumps – extend your time camping off grid with their fantastic 12v water transfer pump kit! Take advantage of our 10% Discount - https://adventurepumps.com.au(ENTER FEELGOOD DISCOUNT CODE) Listen to our Feel Good Road Trip Spotify playlist here -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47S2LkmpBxztMEH8sw6Frt?fbclid=IwAR0Xk2BwpoAhbk5Xvl1cwadO2FzPVl2PHboIWNDPmtzW_F-1-4fKfw4AalU Be sure to Subscribe and join us for all of the road trip adventures! Check out the footage from our latest episodes on our Family Travel Australia YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@TheFeelGoodFamily Get your hands on a copy of our 2023 updated Ultimate Travel Australia eBook and start planning your dream travels -  https://thefeelgoodfamily.com/product/ultimate-australia-road-trip-ready-pack-travel-guide/ Subscribe to Jasperoo - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceGx3esRSQBYZfWvf4KVtw  Our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/thefeelgoodfamily has a new destination video every Sunday night at 6.30pm (AEST). We would love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram and our website www.thefeelgoodfamily.com  Our Family Travel Australia Podcast is now LIVE and available on all podcast platforms, with a new episode aired every Friday night 8:30pm [AEST].

Brad Miers is a Senior Operations Supervisor and Critical Care Paramedic for the Queensland Ambulance Service. He has over 32 years' of experience in both rural and urban response. Of these, 25 years were spent working in fixed and rotary-winged aircraft. He was born in a small shearing town in Western Queensland and he grew up being raised by the stoic and resilient men and women of the bush. This provided him with the necessary adaptive attributes to provide the highest pre-hospital clinical care in an unpredictable environment.  Follow me on Instagram and  YouTube. For more, go to  https://www.paramedicmindset.com.au/ Music by Ehrling Music.

Effie Bateman and Clancy Overall kick off another day in news, live from the Desert Rock FM studioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we meet Peadiatric Registered Nurse Jordan Allen. Jordan tells tales of crocs in swimming pools and the opportunity to specialise in paediatrics while still working and living in a remote Western Queensland hospital. 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

From sharing a childhood to cramped living quarters, then to a business, sisters Casey Bowie and Sara Anning are the gold star example of making family businesses work. The dynamic duo grew up around Western Queensland's Hughenden district and have built a paddock to plate frozen food business called Black Rock Beef Co. In this episode we delve into how they built their business and what is slowing up their distribution- the reason will surprise you! They also give a very candid reason why the storytelling aspect of the beef supply chain is an elephant in the room for the industry.

A Filipino woman from Warrnambool, Victoria shares doubts over months of waiting to see a GP. - Ilang buwan na ding nagbibigay ng medikal na serbisyo ang Filipino-Australian na si Dr Earl Pantillano mula Brisbane sa mga Aboriginal at ibang Australians sa tuktok ng Cape York Peninsula at liblib na lugar sa Western Queensland.

Our guest today is Lachlan Dunsdon, Certified Property Valuer and National Director Rural & Agribusiness at Acumentis. In this episode we will be discussing the current thinking on how Carbon Credits, Biodiversity and Natural Capital can affect land values for the better - or the worse. Lachlan grew up on a sheep, cattle and cropping property in Western Queensland and has been valuing rural property and providing corporate advisory expertise for around 16 years. Learn more about Lachlan at: https://acumentis.com.au/people/lachlan-dunsdon/-----------------------Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family's wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The Financial Bloke each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

Don't miss this special co-production of KAPcast and Citizens Insight! Queensland Member of Parliament and leader of the Katter Australia Party (KAP) Robbie Katter invited Australian Citizens Party (ACP) Research Director Robbie Barwick onto KAPcast to discuss why Australia needs the Commonwealth Postal Savings Bank, which is the name of the bill that Bob Katter Sr. is preparing to introduce into federal Parliament. Robbie Katter vividly describes the economic conditions on the ground in his vast Western Queensland electorate that is crying out for the public investment that a government post office bank could provide. Robbie Barwick shares his years of research knowledge of public banking to confirm that a postal ban is the answer Australia needs. Both KAP and ACP are sharing this discussion on their respective KAPcast and Citizens Insight platforms to increase the viewership to share these insights as widely as possible. Please watch and share! Discussion with Robbie Katter, Member for Traeger - Queensland State Parliament, and Robbie Barwick, Research Director of the Australian Citizens Party

Kristin lives on a sheep and cattle station north of Winton QLD with her husband and toddler. Kristin is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, completing her bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics with research honours in 2014 and several years experience in providing dietitian clinics across Western Queensland for North and West Remote Health. The Dusty Dietitian is a recent consulting and communications initiative Kristin has started from her passion to provide sensible, evidence-based and body-positive nutrition advice that is relatable for rural and remote families. Email: dustydietitian@gmail.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dustydietitian Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustydietitian/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/your-daley-pass/message

Bags to Riches: Gidgee Smith's Almost Accidental Road To Success and Self-Discovery Gidgee Smith started making bags as a way of supporting her family during the millennial drought. Almost twenty years later, Gidgee Smith Bags are going strong, employing local women to sew and market the bags, and the business has opened up other networking and entrepreneurial ventures for Gidgee and her family. Now, Gidgee's property near Morwen in South-West Queensland hosts a camping ground and coffee shop, and Gidgee works tirelessly throughout Western Queensland as an advocate for mental health. In this podcast, Gidgee discusses how these ventures have happened, and shares some life lessons that she has picked up along the way. Website: https://www.gidgeesmith.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gidgeesmith

Red Ridge is building stronger communities in the Central Western region of Qld, Red Ridge The Label wants to see aboriginal inspired design recognised on the international stage and seen on catwalks in the USA and Europe. The concept of this social/ economic enterprise promoting, arts, culture and well being was conceived by Louise Campbell nearly 20 years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season breaking rain in dry Western Queensland. JBS Global financial conduct under scrutiny. New Speckle Park heifer record.

In the midst of the religious freedom bill debate, and just hours before Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame took to stage at the National Press Club, the Betoota Advocate's editors interview our town's local member David Littleproud MP. As he's known in the Maranoa Electorate, “The Thrilla From Chinchilla” explains to Clancy and Errol just how the ‘Coalition' between the Nationals and Liberals works. Littleproud also details his personal plans for the future of the Nats, and what on earth they are going to do about China's trade tariffs crippling just about every export industry in Western Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the midst of the religious freedom bill debate, and just hours before Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame took to stage at the National Press Club, the Betoota Advocate’s editors interview our town's local member David Littleproud MP. As he's known in the Maranoa Electorate, “The Thrilla From Chinchilla” explains to Clancy and Errol just how the ‘Coalition’ between the Nationals and Liberals works. Littleproud also details his personal plans for the future of the Nats, and what on earth they are going to do about China’s trade tariffs crippling just about every export industry in Western Queensland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annabel Tully is a breast cancer survivor, mother, nurse, farmer and artist. Painting helped Amanda get through the trials and tribulations of cancer treatment 1000 kilometres from her home and young family in Western Queensland. She sees beauty in the landscape, even in drought and her paintings and textiles are rich with the colours of the outback. For Annabel, resilience is more than stoicism; it's about adaptability. But she decries the lack of mental health services in the bush! Listen to Annabel's story; it is truly inspirational. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast we are speaking to Kristy McGregor, co-founder and editor of Shepherdess Magazine, and 2021 Finalist in the Women of Influence Awards.Kristy generously talks about the challenges of isolated wife-life, as she brings up her two young kids with her husband Mike, a 5th generation farmer in the Horowhenua. Kristy showed tremendous tenacity from a young age, writing to cattle stations in her homeland of Australia, to fulfill a curiosity. This took her on a journey to the outback and beyond where she was geographically isolated. But that didn't stop her from being an integral part of the now well-known, Channel Country Ladies Day in Western Queensland.Ever the entrepreneur, this has now spread to the founding of Shepherdess in New Zealand during lockdown in 2020. Today, she spends her time curating beautiful content to showcase our stories of rural women. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to visit our Instagram, Facebook, and website, or even become a member! www.ruralwomennz.nz 

Quilpie CEO Justin told Marnie and Campo they have had over 200 enquiries

The leaders say a lack of proper housing is really affecting the growth and survival of their communities.

When you think of Australian rail travel, what springs to mind? The Ghan? The Indian Pacific? Tim Richards has completed a journey by rail starting in Normanton in the Gulf Country of Western Queensland, all the way back to to Perth in Western Australia.

From the archives.Natasha Johnston heard a lot terrible stories while working at the café in Chichilla in Western Queensland. The drought was literally killing people. She and her workmate Nikki Blackwell decided to do something and Drought Angels was born.Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country.For more calming ideas head to our website.Subscribe to BRAVE, your new favourite free monthly newsletter here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

REMINISCENCE by John McAulay REMINISCENCE is a work of fiction based on the generations of the McKenzie brothers who came to Australia during the gold rush days of the 1850’s. It is related from the situation in a nursing home of one of their descendants, ‘the old man’, Andrew McKenzie, and his relationship with the nurses who attend him. It spans 160 years of Australia’s history and the characters participate in many of the major historical and social events that occurred over that time. ‘The old man’ is a Western Queensland grazier, a genuine old bushie who espouses conservative values and tries to influence all about him to adopt them too. On the other hand, controversial social issues such as the Stolen Generation, Vietnam War and family relationships are handled with sensitivity. The trials and tribulations of successive generations of McKenzies are detailed, family connections explored, and romances developed. Above all, it is a love story, with a piquant ending that brings the story to a heartwarming close. About The Author I have spent most of my working life in the dairy industry, both as owner and operator of a commercial farm and industry politics and management, which has allowed me to travel extensively, mainly around Australia and worldwide. I enjoy reading, love history, have an active imagination, and nearly eighty years of experience to draw on. After self-publishing AUSSIE YARNS consisting of twenty short stories in 2011, I embarked on my first novel entitled REMINISCENCE. It combines the modern-day life and experiences of an older man with his forebears' historical experiences who arrived in Australia in the gold rush days in the 1850s. I have since finished another novella entitled CASSIE, another book called YARNS, ANECDOTES AND MEMOIRS, and most recently a book called F WORDS, a compilation of articles on 100 interesting words which start with the letter F. I have also written more than 200 poems, a few of which have appeared in print following competitions. Just for fun, I converted eight of the stories from AUSSIE YARNS into plays and, using audience members to play the parts, stage them at gatherings of day-trippers, nursing homes, etc. I also give talks to school groups, study centers, holiday camps, and tour groups on various topics, including the Kilcoy Yowie. All this while I continue to run a little cattle property, breeding and fattening Droughtmasters. https://www.authorjohnmcaulay.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Reminiscence-John-McAulay/dp/0646910353/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Reminiscence+John+McAulay&qid=1611014844&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/gsh2021a.mp3

The remote town of Urandangi on the Northern Territory border is still without mobile coverage, six months after a tower was built and grasshoppers have finally died off in Western Queensland.

You'd be hard pressed to find someone more passionate about rural health services that Professor Sabina Knight. After a lifetime living and working in remote areas of Australia, she has developed an intimate knowledge of the best way to service some of our most problematic areas. Currently working as part of James Cook University's Department of Rural Health, Sabina's dedicated to growing a rural health network from her base in Mount Isa, Western Queensland.

For many young Australians, owning your own cattle property has become almost an impossible dream. Cameron MacMillan is the Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority or QRIDA who are increasingly gaining a reputation for being the saving grace to making dreams reality. They also play a pivotal role in getting communities back on their feet following disaster. Join Cameron as he takes a look at his fascinating career- from starting as a stock and station agent in Western Queensland to setting up export markets in South Korea before they were a major trading partner, to his role at QRIDA and everything in between!

Natasha Johnston heard a lot terrible stories while working at the café in Chichilla in Western Queensland. The drought was literally killing people. She and her workmate Nikki Blackwell decided to do something and Drought Angels was born.Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country.For more calming ideas head to our website.Subscribe to BRAVE, your new favourite free monthly newsletter here.Follow us on the socials.FacebookInstagramHow do YOU #CalmYaFarm? Leave us a voice message via our Speakpipe! It's free! And we'll share our favourites in upcoming podcasts / newsletters. Record your message here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I spoke to Robbie Katter, Queensland State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, and state Member for Traeger, about the snap lockdown and Western Queensland, no longer receiving Queensland’s “state newspaper” The Courier Mail as well the Townsville Bulletin and various other mastheads. 

Mitchell based Merino stud breaks Qld ram record as confidence grows in sector and grapes to be part of the solution for a Western Queensland town determined to reverse its dwindling population.

Mitchell based Merino stud breaks Qld ram record as confidence grows in sector and grapes to be part of the solution for a Western Queensland town determined to reverse its dwindling population.

Elsie Brimblecombe, as the wife of a reclusive grain farmer in mid-Western Queensland, made a life for herself in academia and as a poet and artist. She is a wonderful example of just how rich life becomes when we lead a life of giving.I am running a free webinar - "Women Empower Women" - on Tuesday 27 April.  Check it out here:  https://mailchi.mp/ac893611d578/gu7xgku6p7I'd love to know what you thought of this episode and respond to any questions.  You can find me on the Brave New Women Facebook page, on Linkedin or on my website.  Cecilia PoullainFounder of Brave New WomenCoach - Empowering Women to Find their Voicewww.ceciliapoullain.comMusic:  Stephen Marquis www.songsta.com.au Editing : Talal BourokiCecilia PoullainFounder of Brave New WomenCoach - Empowering Women to Find their Voice

Reef Credits, a water quality improvement market has been given 10 million dollars by the Queensland government and Western Queensland communities in talks with the state government after closed Longreach Pastoral College missed out on budget funding.

Reef Credits, a water quality improvement market has been given 10 million dollars by the Queensland government and Western Queensland communities in talks with the state government after closed Longreach Pastoral College missed out on budget funding.

The 200 metre story wall, which has been described as a university for Indigenous culture, holds paintings, etchings and stories.

Travel to Goorathuntha/Mt Tabor Station in Western Queensland to see if Holly can keep up with Keelen Mailman, a Bidjara woman managing a 70,000 hectare cattle station on country.

In this episode, I had the chance to interview Jane Williams. Jane’s background is in nursing in rural and remote communities. She is a registered nurse with several years' experience in delivering care to people in rural and remote communities across Western Queensland. Jane has also been on the board of the Central West Hospital and Health Service since 2012 and is currently the Chair of that board. Additionally, Jane is on the board of Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Health Workforce Queensland, the Rural Flying Doctor Service Foundation, and the Queensland Music Festival. As you can see, Jane is a very experienced board member and Chair. Jane is also extremely passionate about improving the lives of the people and the communities in rural and remote Queensland. Have a topic that you would like for me to discuss or feedback? Contact me via email at blakerepine@gmail.com Connect with me on: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakerepine/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blake_repine_official/ FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/strategyleadershipimpact Check out my websites: www.blakerepine.com.au www.soldiertoexecutive.com

Your brand is so much more than a logo.  It's your story, what you stand for and how you want to be seen.  In this episode I'm pleased to be introducing you to Dugald Warby. Duge is one of the partners at Hall Chadwick Qld, a firm that was founded 40 years ago with deep roots back to Western Queensland. In this episode, Duge and I discuss their pride for their history, how they have managed to maintain their small firm mentality and what it takes to make it 40years in business.  With a client base that spans from inner city to loyal 3rd generation rural clientele we explore how these relationships have stood the test of time and the impact that Hall Chadwick's strong country values have played in this. Having the pleasure of looking deeper into their organisation several years ago when designing their new workplace, I had the opportunity to look under the façade and get to the heart of their business, to truly understand their culture and how their country heritage infused their business.  Duge and I discuss how they started the journey of “we need more space, we need a new office” to how the design of their workplace has enabled their team and the feeling that it gives to people before they have even met someone, and how the space reflects who they are really are.   Hall Chadwick | https://www.hallchadwick.com.au/ Hall Chadwick Case Study Hall Chadwick Breakfast Seminar Melissamarsden.com.au

Social life in a country town after the War. Flying from Western Queensland to Melbourne in the 1940's... pretty exciting stuff! Technology and it's affect on life in Australia.

In this episode, we talk to Mr Bob Katter MP, Federal Member for Kennedy, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - The establishment of the Katter Australia Party - What made Queensland a leading Australian state in the 80s and 90s - The issues with how we are treating First Nations People in Australia - Gun laws in Australia - The impact of deregulation of industries - Foreign ownership and what it means for Australia - A brief history of mining in Australia and how it excludes young Australians - The accomplishments of Mr Katter and his team for the people of Kennedy - The priorities for First Nations people in Australia - The importance of market gardens in Australia's far north - Indigenous land rights - How young Australians can draw inspiration from our military history About Mr Katter: Bob Katter has been the Federal Member for Kennedy since 1993, following a highly successful career in State politics where he held four Ministerial positions. He follows in his father's footsteps as the Member for Kennedy, with Hon. R.C. Katter Sr. holding the seat for 24 years. Originally a National Party member for most of his Parliamentary career, due to his disenchantment with economic rationality that he felt the National Party was adopting, he chose to stand as an Independent Member in the 2001 Federal election ... he won in a landslide! The vast majority of constituents know why Bob left the Coalition government, simply because the Federal Government seems unwilling to accept that policies of National Competition Policy and economic rationalism have had a devastating impact on the electorate and other areas of Australia. Bob is now free to vote in line with his conscience and the feelings and needs of the people of the electorate, without being restricted by party lines and politics. The people of Kennedy have always been independent minded and acutely aware that policies which suit heavily populated centres do not necessarily work for those living in Northern and Western Queensland. In his role as the Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob is a jack-of-all-trades and a representative for electorate industries and any issues involving his constituents. Bob Katter knows how to be controversial when the needs of his electorate demands it, and to bring local issue to the attention of the national media. Bob's duties on the national stage include being a spokesperson for local interests, a lawmaker, a debater and an ombudsman. The demands of being an elected representative of the public means each MP must decide their own priorities and Bob has an enormous task in doing the best possible job for Kennedy.

The RFDS Queensland Section's 20 strong fleet is kept in the sky by our team of 70 highly skilled pilots. They are all the best at what they do, but how their stories and how they came to their careers in aviation are often completely different. In the Routes to the Runway series we'll hear some of the stories and get to know some of the pilots who help keep the Doctor flying. Charleville Senior Base pilot, Nick Tully grew up on a station between Quilpie and Windorah in Western Queensland. As one of 10 children, the Flying Doctor was frequently called upon. Nick now flies for the Service in Charleville, close to where he grew up and often flies people he's known his whole life. Listen to the podcast to hear more of his story and what it's like to fly for the service.

The Federal Government releases its new mandatory dairy code of conduct; Western Queensland graziers celebrate best lambing rates in years; and, concerns raised over poor mobile coverage in rural Queensland.

Anton Barton is CEO of BioAg Australia who manufacture of bio-stimulants and bio-fertilisers, designed to improve soil health and reduce the dependence on conventional fertiliser and agri-chemical inputs. Anton was born and raised on a large sheep station in Western Queensland and  is an agronomist with more than 20 years experience of biological farming systems.

patreon.com/swannyandfriends A Melbourne Cup week theme as Black Caviar's trainer and multiple premiership winning Peter Moody talking everything from horse welfare, growing up in Western Queensland, meeting the Queen, being caught in the raw in England and being the Dad of AFLW players. Enjoy! To race a horse as a part owner with Peter go to dalzielracing.com  samathanriches.com.au racetrackralphy.com.au

Renowned Australian rural journalist Peter Lewis asks about a rising level of frustration about existing political representation. What needs to happen to the Australian political landscape to address the big challenges that the bush faces now and that they will face in the short to medium term?It's a big question but our guests tackle it with fierce passion and intelligence.A daughter of a Singaporean migrant, author and journalist Gabrielle Chan grew up in Sydney but followed her heart to a rural area to live. Her latest book Rusted Off delves deep into the issues and disgruntlement with rural voters with their political representation.Vaughn Johnson was the member for Gregory in Western Queensland for 25 years. A staunch National Party member, he sometimes flirted with controversy when towing the party line. He says things will get worse before they get better.He’s also a grazier and not only grew up in the bush, but has lived there ever since.Dr Kim Houghton is a co- CEO of the Regional Australia Institute.Having worked on regional economic development in Australia for almost 20 years, he has a passion for advocating for people who live in remote and regional Australia. He says politicians and policy makers need to take more risks if they want to reach out to their rural voters.

What measures can be taken to taken to stop people leaving small towns? It's a question that bothers many small communities all over the World, but in this episode of There's an Elephant in my Paddock we shine the spotlight on a small town in Western Queensland has come back from the brink. Matt Bennetto is a grazier and small business owner in Charters Towers and also chairs AgForce North. He joins our host Nicole Bond to ask the tricky questions about the PR problems in rural Australia and what can be done to keep businesses in the bush. They are joined by Jane McNamara- the Mayor of the Flinders Shire in North-Western Queensland. She’s taken an innovative approach to diversifying industry in the area and it’s paying off dividends. Neil Argent is a Professor of Human Geography at the University of New England. He’s done extensive research on understanding the factors and processes that make robust and sustainable rural communities and Ross Maclean is the managing partner of Maclean Partners in North Queensland, who financially advises and services a huge rural and regional client base.

If you're a fan of Australia's Shark Tank you'll know exactly who Glen Richards is, but do you know his story, and how he went from an outback kid growing up on a property in Western Queensland, to listing Greencross Vets on the Australian Stock Exchange?  He is a country boy at heart and as Glen put it, there's no room for arrogance or ego if you want to be a success in business.  Today Glen and I talk about: How his first business plan was developed on the Trans Siberian Train trip out of Moscow, with a group of Ukranian businessmen, drinking vodka for a full week.  How his initial business plan morphed from a single veterinarian practice in Townsville to a network of vet hospitals across Australia.  Masterminding and brainstorming with like-minded business people.   Benchmarking Listing on the ASX and why they didn't wait until everything was perfect.   Why it's impossible to know it all and why you need to know when and who to bring into your business. If you start to think you know it all, you're in trouble.  The Vision It's important to have a big vision and you need to have a real passion for what you're doing. You need to have a story worth following and when you do people can't help but follow. People want to be part of the journey.  Problem Solving When you're faced with a problem it can be very uplifting for you and the team when you solve it. There's always a way around a roadblock.  Reset You need to bring your team together for regular business resets. You need to work on critical issues that are important. You need to highlight your strengths and identify your weaknesses and use these projects to take your business forward.  You should do a business reset every 90-days and if you're in the tech industry it should be done every 30-days.  Competition You need to be aware of your competition and know what they're good at, so you can neutralise it, but don't get hung up on them or spend too much time watching them.  In the end, it's all about quality care and professional work, regardless of your industry and there are always going to be people saying you're doing something wrong.   Monday Morning Tip Do not turn on your computer when you first get to your desk. Before getting bogged down, spend some time making sure you know where you're going to focus your time today. You only have a certain amount of time and money, therefore apply it to the most important project first and prioritise your time. Put your time into your #1 thing.  Please email me at tf@tysonfranklin.com if you have any questions about this episode.  It's No Secret Business Conference  On the 17th and 18th of August 2018. I will be holding a 2-Day It's No Secret Business Conference in Cairns and this year's theme is 'Communication, Persuasion and Influence'. My Keynote Speaker is David M Frees from Pennsylvania, who was also my guest on Podcast Episode 2. Bookings are NOW OPEN, and for more details, please visit my EVENTS page. (Limited to 50 attendees)   There will also be seven local business owners and entrepreneurs. More information is coming shortly.  FREE DOWNLOADS: First 16 Pages of My Book – It’s No Secret There’s Money in Small Business. 12 Secrets to Get More People Through Your Front Door.

Private Harold West and Private George Leonard from Cunnamulla in Western Queensland were inseparable. They did everything together including enlisting for the Second World War on 23 August 1941, as reinforcements for the 2/1st Battalion. As young boys, they were taught to live off the land and how to track. They became bushman trackers and worked as stationhands, ringbarkers and roustabouts. These skills, along with the ability to move quietly and invisibly through the bush were to come in very handy when their battalion found itself desperately fighting to hold off the Japanese advance on the Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea in 1942.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many lives, too many were lost or broken in World War 1. Our country did her bit! Lads from the Australian bush lent a hand.In this podcast episode, we explore some of these men from Cloncurry, Western Queensland who never made it home. The mystery of some names. The famous identities whose name up until the war graced the pages of the national papers. To the story of finding the headstone of Shaw Wood in Armentieres, France.Shirley Powley who was a long-time resident of Cloncurry wanted to remember these lads with more than a Surname.Intial on the war memorial in town. It became her quest to give these lads a name and let them be remembered for who they were; give them a first name.Shirley has researched and compiled the stories of the fifty soldiers who are inscribed on the W.W.1 panel of the Cloncurry War Memorial. Her book though not yet published is fondly named ‘Think Kindly of Me’ after stumbling upon William McGregor Moore’s letter sent home in which he said, ‘I am not afraid to die, think kindly of me.’Head over to the website to see our blog which includes photos and additional resources. http://www.bindisnbulldust.com/podcast/Subscribe to the PodcastIf you enjoy the show, please subscribe (it’s free) to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy listening, please share Bindis n Bulldust with someone who shares our love of Outback Stories.Join Us on FacebookWe have a (free!) Facebook group where you can ask questions, share your thoughts and experiences and engage with others who love the Australian Outback. Join us by going to Bindis n Bulldust PodcastWant to keep up to date with all that is happening at Bindis n Bulldust head over to our Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram.Got an idea for an episode, a story to tell, have some feedback or just want to say G’day? Please get in touch.Thanks for listening!CheersHeather Jonsson

There are floating, fuzzy orbs of light in Western Queensland - what are they?

James Walker is a problem solver. His family own and operate Camden Park Station outside Longreach in Western Queensland.  https://www.camdenparkstation.com.au/To counteract depleted income in times of drought, they’ve built a thriving tourism arm to their business, as well as joined forces with a corporate company in a solar farm.For James, the key to success is sticking with a core focus. And running the businesses with the seasons.They’ve been able to diversify by getting all their ducks in a row and working out which business plan and systems are going to work best, before they get too invested.James was also a big part of the Agrihive project https://www.facebook.com/agrihive/https://www.agrihive.com/#/home which launched the farmecco product in May.https://futurebeef.com.au/launching-farmecco/

Listening to and Communicating with Horses, Animals and People with Empathy   About Shirley - Shirley tried to ride horses when she was three, rode again when she was 15 and then not again until she was 27. Shirley has then gone on to showjumping, eventing and dressage and has been involved with Thoroughbred horses. More recently Shirley was a key person in the re-homing of the brumbies from Fraser Island where they were damaging the foreshore grasslands and becoming a safety problems with the local residents.   Shirley's Favourite Inspirational Quote - Safety First and Safety Always   Who Has Inspired Shirley - Monty Roberts - Join up - Andrew McLean - Manuela McLean   About This Episode Shirley talks about the riding opportunities she missed out on when she was growing up in Western Queensland and then when she took advantage of the riding opportunity when she was 27 when her children were learning to ride.  She appreciated the well trained horses, soft landing and indoor school. As a person who was late to ride, she believes that she understands more than most instructors about nervous riders, particularly adults. Shirley talks about training horses and nervous students, and listening to all animals with more than just ears.   Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on  www.HorseChats.com/ShirleyCrawford   MusicBenSound.com

The Aussie larrikin sense of humour is unique and The Crackup Sisters, or Amanda-Lyn and Alissa, are determined to keep it alive through interactive, comical entertainment. https://www.crackupsisters.com/The sisters spoke to RBC’s Jayne Cuddihy about bringing quality live entertainment to the rural and regional areas of Australia.While they credit several people, including the many agricultural show committees with whom they work, with keeping them on track and inspired, it’s their ability to stay focussed and disciplined in not just their craft and fitness, but their business which is truly amazing.The due are now based out of Winton in Western Queensland and say it’s a huge relief and privilege to be part of a one of the sensational Australian rural communities.They run several youth mentoring programs and acrobatic and whip cracking workshops and they have big plans for Winton… but you’ll need to listen to find out!https://www.facebook.com/CrackUpSisters

Joy McClymont is the Owner and Founder of ‘Off The Track Training’, a fitness program she runs from her remote property in Western Queensland. While other programs use gym equipment and group sessions at the beach, Joy’s program find people working out in the shearing shed, following her instructions over the phone and lifting tyres under the open skies.This month is supported by New Holland Agriculture.