This episode was recorded as part of a Centralian Land Management Association project - which they have kindly shared with our listeners

In this episode, we speak with Col Stanton, a highly respected figure across the outback for his intuitive understanding of diverse landscapes and his unrivaled ability to implement interventions that improve water infiltration and repair erosion damage.

Col is in high demand, frequently flown to stations around the country to teach workshops and pass on his knowledge. He carries the wisdom and experience of a lifelong bushman—so you’d be forgiven for thinking he was born and raised on the land.

However, as Col explains, his 40-year career—one that would ultimately see him recognized as an expert in his field—began unexpectedly, following a tumultuous and traumatic start to life.

If anyone embodies the true meaning of resilience, it’s Col. And it was a true privilege to hear his story. 

**Trigger warning for sexual assault**

Red Centre Reflections is a Centralian Land Management Association project, supported by FRRR through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

This episode was recorded as part of a Centralian Land Management Association project - which they have kindly shared with our listeners
In this episode, we speak with Col Stanton, a highly respected figure across the outback for his intuitive understanding of diverse landscapes and his unrivaled ability to implement interventions that improve water infiltration and repair erosion damage.
Col is in high demand, frequently flown to stations around the country to teach workshops and pass on his knowledge. He carries the wisdom and experience of a lifelong bushman&mdash;so you&rsquo;d be forgiven for thinking he was born and raised on the land.
However, as Col explains, his 40-year career&mdash;one that would ultimately see him recognized as an expert in his field&mdash;began unexpectedly, following a tumultuous and traumatic start to life.
If anyone embodies the true meaning of resilience, it&rsquo;s Col. And it was a true privilege to hear his story.&nbsp;
**Trigger warning for sexual assault**
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Red Centre Reflections is a Centralian Land Management Association project, supported by FRRR through funding from the Australian Government&rsquo;s Future Drought Fund.

True stories from the Australian Outback, told by the people who live them.

Meet the men and women who live and work on some of Australia’s most remote cattle stations.

There are tales of mustering, stock camps, working dogs, rogue cattle and hard bloody yakka, but also the fun of a bush wedding or kicking back at a rodeo.

There’s the simple wonder of living in an amazing landscape, but also the downside: the ravages of flood, fire and drought.

And always there’s the inherent danger of isolation – times when the Flying Doctor came to the rescue, but also times when lives have been tragically cut short.

These compelling true-life stories show what outback life is really like – and why many wouldn’t live anywhere else.