A Big Country
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A Big Country
The ABC's team of specialist reporters introduce you to the people and places that make up country Australia.
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40 episodi
Horses harnessed for record breaking effort and creating a living seed bank in backyard gardens
New record for old-time transport as horses harnessed to pull a heritage wagon; backyard gardeners being recruited to create a living seed bank of Tas...
Cycling around Australia and little farm breeding big cattle
Pedalling hard to raise funds and awareness for dementia; cattle breeders raising Italian variety that can weigh as much as a car; field days celebrat...
Turning dust to daisies in the outback and conserving land for the future
Meet the outback gardeners creating colorful oases in the dusty, dry outback landscape; farmers locking up land in conservation trusts; avid spearfish...
Boxing troupe bids goodbye to Birdsville and life on a tiny tropical island
Bush boxing legend Fred Brophy bids goodbye to Birdsville; wildlife cameras giving landholders a look at creatures that call their properties home; li...
Retirees helping rural communities rebuild and the running of the 'gumboot gift'
Retirees picking up the tools to give back to rural communities hit by flooding; dashing through the mud in gumboots for annual community race; reflec...
Cultural burning for rare orchid and teaching outback kids to write rock songs
How cultural burning is helping a rare species of orchid thrive; outback kids writing songs celebrating life in the bush with the help of touring rock...
Bringing back banksia and taking on world's toughest horse race
The volunteers moving mountains to replant native Banksia seeds in fire-affected national park; couple compete in gruelling horse race through Mongoli...
Cane fires light up Queensland skies and telling the story of bilbies return to the desert
Reviving an old tradition as cane fires light up Queensland skies; working as a livestock auctioneer a dream come true for Ryan who is on the autism s...
Family friendly rodeo and outback pub reopens
New rodeo focused on community, not just competition; rookie station hands getting a taste of isolated life working with cattle in the middle of the c...
Turning waste into tasty treats and fossicking for fossils
Chef on a crusade to tackle food waste starting with scraps from local producers; fossil fans uncovering ancient creatures in South Australia's Flinde...
Keeping outback roadhouse running and winter truffle hunt
Backpacker workers keeping critical outback roadhouse running; hunting for truffles on a cold winter's day in Victoria's Strathbogie ranges; beekeeper...
Turning abandoned railway line into cycling trail and hollow log homes for fish
Old cane train line becomes cycling trail; helping endangered fish with new hollow log river homes; farmer shares story of surviving fire and living w...
Shearers shining a light on mental health and protecting endangered turtles
Quick shear competition shining a light on rural mental health; couple's journey from the Pilbara to Tassie to take on farming; young people trudging...
Flying high in retirement and dark sky tourism opportunity
Tourists drawn to regional accommodation for lure of a dark sky free from light pollution; high-flying retiree proving sky's the limit when it comes t...
Spending gap year on the farm and celebrating rare sheep breed
School leavers getting farm experience through gap year program; metropolitan schools expanding agricultural education to meet skills shortage; teens...
Restoring vintage cars for red dust race and coffee roasters vying for best bean award
Restoring vintage car for red dirt rally; coffee roasters compete for best bean award; couple call time on more than 50 years making local milk into E...
Young women taking up sheep dog trialing and potters fire up on outback station
More females taking part in sheepdog competitions around the country; primitive firing brings potters together to share their craft on outback station...
Blessings for harvest and mums find community at country footy clubs
New mums finding connection at country footy clubs; cane farming community hoping for divine intervention at harvest blessing mass; authentic farmstay...
Capturing life on the land through a camera lens and breeding butterflies
The beauty of the bush captured by farmhand photographer; butterfly breeders bringing magic to local gardens; historic high country huts preserved and...
Farmers hosting tourists in tiny homes and slippery slide for endangered turtles
How a tiny cabin is helping farmers diversify their income stream; slippery slides for turtles balancing evironmental conservation with industry; chef...
Learning on the land at school farm and country music and opera collide in an outback performance
Students learning to love life on the land as school farm reopens for lessons; opera and country music coming together under the stars in the outback...
Forest booming after removal of ferals and native daisies turning fields pink
With ferals out the forest is booming again at Barmah; pretty pink flowers spring up among W.A's golden grain belt; serving up world-class tennis less...
Glen's date palm discovery and making uniquely Tasmanian chocolate
Making unique chocolate with local ingredients in tiny, Tasmanian factory; milk from a dairy 30 metres away key to quality artisanal cheese; date palm...
Kenn's home among the cassowaries and calling time on 25 years of growing vegetables
The nature enthusiast who built a home among the birds in an isolated patch of rainforest; couple closing off a quarter of a century of hard work grow...
Protecting river turtles and jackaroos back on station for 40 year reunion
Project to protect freshwater turtles; remembering the good old days as jackaroos reunite after 40 years; one of the rare Australian coffee growers in...
Health benefits of birdwatching and first grape harvest for family vineyard
Birdwatching becoming popular and bringing health benefits; long-wait for first wine grape harvest; on-farm butcher shop specialising in old favourite...
Family farming alongside nature and breeding vines to solve mildew problem
Family proving profitable agriculture and healthy eco-systems can co-exist; breeding new grape vines to help with old problem; cycle to save soil heal...
Senior surfers riding waves to better health and putting feral pests on the plate
'Silver surfers' riding waves to better physical and mental health; eating feral animals; flower lovers pick their own blooms; Rubie's journey to beco...
Reflecting on saleyards history and dairy becomes a distillery
End of an era as saleyard stalwarts say goodbye to once thriving cattle market; rum makers take over old milk factory; farmer Wes publishes book after...
Tasting olive oil and heritage golfers enjoying old-fashioned game in vintage attire
Olive oil producer educating public through tasting sessions; young gun female shearer inspired by her mum's work in sheds; rural ambulance volunteer...
Harvesting grapes under darkness and flying vet visiting remote cattle stations
Harvesting grapes in the cool and dark of night time; vet with pilot's license caring for cattle on remote properties; how virtual mustering with dron...
Reopening of local pub revives rural community and converting old churches into homes and businesses
The tiny island fighting to keep its kelp industry alive; the pub returns as a community hub after being shut for five years; old churches given a new...
Shearing sheep with blades and country town overtaken by dog show
Teenager reviving traditional technique of blade shearing; behind the scenes of an annual dog show that takes over Bermagui; the apprentice butchers v...
125 years of outback tennis club and breeding very cute sheep
Outback tennis club reflects on 125 years of matches; couple in remote town take on the task of tending to gravesites; the 'teddy-bear' of sheep are b...
Three generations at tiny country school and celebrating native grains
In this tiny two classroom rural school there's three generations of one family; how a hobby led to a career change for keen brewer who is aging beer...
Life of a country cop and growing local coffee beans
Taste tests show promising signs for Australian grown coffee beans; how a posting to a tiny rural town helped a police sergeant avoid big city burnout...
Giving tourists a taste of native ingredients and old woolshed becomes family home
Chefs giving tourists visiting Kakadu a delicious taste of the bush; restoring an old shearing shed for its new life as a family home; growing greens...
Farmers celebrate 70 years of shared life on the land and uncovering secret garden
Farmers share recipe for long marriage; secret garden spotted on Google Earth; country clinic training next generation of veterinarians and cider make...