Gone are the days of libraries being stuffy, silent book repositories. Today’s libraries, especially in rural and regional Australia, are vibrant community hubs.

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Conventional farming is not in Nan Bray’s lexicon. Instead, the Tasmanian scientist-turned sheep farmer uses a range of sustainable and ethical practices that led to her wool being snapped up by a high-end New York fashion label.

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Eileen Breen is at the forefront of efforts to create more sustainable Northern Territory businesses.

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Mark Coombe’s experience around cattle and horses infuses a relatable authenticity to his paintings.

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From the architecture of the Limestone Coast of South Australia to the life of a great adventurer and a surprising trip to the Tamworth Country Music Festival, editor in chief Mark Muller shares his recent preoccupations with an eloquent behind-the-scenes conversation.

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If you’re looking for that extra ‘wow’ factor for your next holiday, look no further. Author of Ultimate Adventures Australia, Andrew Bain, shares the many amazing adventures he covered, from wildlife encounters, hikes and kayaking, to heli-mountain biking and a sleepover you can do while suspended off the side of a mountain.

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On the front hoof: Merchandise and a social media presence are keeping the slightly madcap Deshon Goat Depot afloat in a challenging market.

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From the salt of the coast to sands of the desert, via the breezy tropics and the tempestuous grasslands, the architecture of our nation is as much a function of the landscape, as an attempt to live in it.

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For the past 30 years, Launceston-based Lenah Game Meats – represented by John and Katrina Kelly – has been at the forefront of the wallaby industry, pioneering the meat for human consumption in Tasmania.

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Iconic Wave Hill station in the Victoria River District of the Northern Territory is now under the care of only its fourth owner in 140 years.

At the heart of Wave Hill’s 1.25 million hectares are the people living and working there under the MacLachlan Pastoral Group banner.

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Although it’s faced some negative publicity in recent years, the Red Centre is as vibrant as ever. From the area’s cattle industry to the world’s biggest permanent drone show, this is OUTBACK’s love letter to the heart of the country.

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