Telling Our Story Podcast Profile

Full cream, light, skim, homogenised, unhomogenised – milk takes many forms. But right now, a moment for the lactose free variety. Riverina Fresh’s Lactose Free Milk has been crowned the best dairy product at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards. It is the dairy industry’s highest honour. To learn more about what it takes to be […]

Food Glorious Food is a song made famous the first time in Oliver Twist. Now, not a boy called Oliver, but girl called Olivia has created her own version of the classic, Food Fabulous Food. The young farmer behind the music is Olivia Akers, who produced that song from her family’s dairy farm in Northern

What happens when your farm-obsessed son just can’t find that one special book or toy to match his passion for all things rural? Well, if you’re a graphic and web designer – you just make your own. George the Farmer was created in 2014. Since then, there is an interactive story app, storybooks, music, paddock

Big things happen with a commitment to a series of small changes. That philosophy is working wonders on a Northern Territory farm in Katherine. From starting out with just half a dozen cattle to currently farming more than 350. Throw in vegetables, fresh cut flowers and eggs – it’s easy to see why the farm

The power of pictures is profound – they tell stories, celebrate moments that would otherwise be lost in time, and connect people. The thirst for authentic outback stories is undeniable, but it’s not often we have the chance to meet the person behind the camera. Photographer and founder of AgriShots, Alice Mabin, is not only

Working in remote parts of Australia doesn’t mean no one is watching. Quite the opposite. In Queensland’s Goondiwindi Region, a station general manager has become one of seven inaugural recipients of the AgriEmpower Scholarship. The prize is $20 000 for the winners to continue to be change-makers in the industry. Andrew Powne of Cameron Pastoral

All farmers wear many hats, but others wear more than they need to. From farming, to podcasting, being a mum and heralding rural women through a groundbreaking conference, my guest today is spreading an important message with her own unique story. Founder of Harvest Her Power, Katja Williams wants all women in her position to

One Family. One Flock. That’s the extraordinary history that belongs to the Dennis family. Since 1840, each generation has added their own touch to this unique sheep farm and historic homestead, Tardwarncoort in south-western Victoria. It’s also home to Australia’s first breed of sheep – the Polwarth. And everyone is invited to share in the

Behind every piece of food we eat and fibre we wear, there is not only a farmer, but a scientist solving the ever-changing puzzle that is agriculture. Whether it be adapting to changes in climate or bolstering natural capital. Paris Capell is a passionate young agricultural professional who is helping to make a meaningful mark

We’re all busy but sometimes you meet someone, look at their schedule, and wonder how on earth it’s all possible. From studying nursing, to helping on the family cattle property, being an active member of the Country Women’s Association, visiting parliament and even sitting on the local Campdraft committee. It all comes back to a