Robert Ravens shares the fascinating story of Tasmania's Bridestowe Lavender Estate, from its ambitious origins to its global reputation for premium lavender products. Discover the innovative history, strategic marketing, and sustainable practices that have transformed this estate into a world-renowned destination and brand.

Some highlights:
History of Bridestowe Lavender Estate
Innovations in lavender, cultivation and distillation
Marketing strategies and social media impact
Challenges of agricultural management and biosecurity
Future plans and legacy of the estate

Robert Ravens shares the fascinating story of Tasmania's Bridestowe Lavender Estate, from its ambitious origins to its global reputation for premium lavender products. Discover the innovative history, strategic marketing, and sustainable practices that have transformed this estate into a world-renowned destination and brand.
Some highlights:
<ul>
<li>History of Bridestowe Lavender Estate</li>
<li>Innovations in lavender, cultivation and distillation</li>
<li>Marketing strategies and social media impact</li>
<li>Challenges of agricultural management and biosecurity</li>
<li>Future plans and legacy of the estate</li>
</ul>

R.M.Williams OUTBACK reangles its authentic, experienced lens on rural and regional Australia into the audio space. The hugely successful OUTBACK magazine has been published for 25 years and knows the Australian bush like nobody else. This podcast is inspired by the informative writing and spectacular photography in the magazine but is not limited to this content. Explore Australian news, events, stations, nature, art, people, history, gear, tracks, travel, pubs, towns and much more.

R.M.Williams OUTBACK reangles its authentic, experienced lens on rural and regional Australia into the audio space. The hugely successful OUTBACK magazine has been published for 25 years and knows the Australian bush like nobody else. This podcast is inspired by the informative writing and spectacular photography in the magazine but is not limited to this content. Explore Australian news, events, stations, nature, art, people, history, gear, tracks, travel, pubs, towns and much more.

R.M.Williams OUTBACK

Behind Tasmania's iconic Bridestowe Lavender Estate: owner Robert Ravens on bringing this historic property back from the brink to become a social media sensation

Annabelle Brayley shares her journey from nursing to storytelling, focusing on the recognition of Vietnam nurses through a memorial in her home town of Morven, outback Queensland. Discover the history, challenges, and inspiring stories of these women, and learn how community efforts are preserving their legacy.

Some key points:
History of Australian Vietnam nurses
The creation and significance of the Morven memorial
Challenges faced by women nurses in Vietnam
Community involvement in memorial projects
The importance of authentic storytelling in history

Annabelle Brayley shares her journey from nursing to storytelling, focusing on the recognition of Vietnam nurses through a memorial in her home town of Morven, outback Queensland. Discover the history, challenges, and inspiring stories of these women, and learn how community efforts are preserving their legacy.
Some key points:
<ul>
<li>History of Australian Vietnam nurses</li>
<li>The creation and significance of the Morven memorial</li>
<li>Challenges faced by women nurses in Vietnam</li>
<li>Community involvement in memorial projects</li>
<li>The importance of authentic storytelling in history</li>
</ul>

From stories in OUTBACK magazine to championing Australia's forgotten nurses of the Vietnam War: writer and former nurse Annabelle Brayley 

Join us as we explore the fascinating life of Peter Taylor, a Top End character with a diverse background in wildlife, cattle station management, and oil rig operations. Discover insights into sustainable wildlife care, station life, and the unique ecosystem of Finniss River Station.

Highlights include:
Peter Taylor's diverse career in wildlife, cattle, and oil rigs
Sustainable wildlife management and crocodile egg harvesting
Life on Finnis River Station and seasonal changes
Birdwatching and species diversity in the Northern Territory
Lessons learned from a lifetime in the Australian outback

Join us as we explore the fascinating life of Peter Taylor, a Top End character with a diverse background in wildlife, cattle station management, and oil rig operations. Discover insights into sustainable wildlife care, station life, and the unique ecosystem of Finniss River Station.
Highlights include:
<ul>
<li>Peter Taylor's diverse career in wildlife, cattle, and oil rigs</li>
<li>Sustainable wildlife management and crocodile egg harvesting</li>
<li>Life on Finnis River Station and seasonal changes</li>
<li>Birdwatching and species diversity in the Northern Territory</li>
<li>Lessons learned from a lifetime in the Australian outback</li>
</ul>

Peter 'Fingers' Taylor of Finniss River: a real Northern Territory character

Opthalmologist Dr Angus Turner believes we can eliminate preventable blindness in Australia – and he's working to achieve this on a number of fronts, including using AI technology to diagnose eye problems on the spot and working with teams of professionals on the ground through his Lions Outback Vision.

Opthalmologist Dr Angus Turner believes we can eliminate preventable blindness in Australia &ndash; and he's working to achieve this on a number of fronts, including using AI technology to diagnose eye problems on the spot and working with teams of professionals on the ground through his Lions Outback Vision.

Seeing a better future: Professor Angus Turner has dedicated his life to bringing world-class eye care to some of Western Australia's most remote communities.

Behind Tasmania's iconic Bridestowe Lavender Estate: owner Robert Ravens on bringing this historic property back from the brink to become a social media sensation

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