Peter Kenyon, known as the guru of small towns, shares his insights on community renewal, local leadership, and the power of stories in revitalising rural Australia. Discover practical examples, strategies for engaging youth, and the importance of assets and storytelling in small town reinvention.

Peter Kenyon, known as the guru of small towns, shares his insights on community renewal, local leadership, and the power of stories in revitalising rural Australia. Discover practical examples, strategies for engaging youth, and the importance of assets and storytelling in small town reinvention.

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

How to save a small town: community guru Peter Kenyon on the importance of change from within

Maz Saunders shares her inspiring journey of transforming rural pubs, her vibrant social media presence, and her heartfelt poetry that celebrates life in the Australian outback. Discover how she combines entrepreneurship, community spirit, and authenticity to make a difference.

Some key points:
Revitalisation of rural pubs 
Maz Saunders' social media journey and influence
The history of the Carinda Hotel and its connection with David Bowie
Community building and legacy in small towns
Balancing entrepreneurship with family life

Maz Saunders shares her inspiring journey of transforming rural pubs, her vibrant social media presence, and her heartfelt poetry that celebrates life in the Australian outback. Discover how she combines entrepreneurship, community spirit, and authenticity to make a difference.
Some key points:
<ul>
<li>Revitalisation of rural pubs&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maz Saunders' social media journey and influence</li>
<li>The history of the Carinda Hotel and its connection with David Bowie</li>
<li>Community building and legacy in small towns</li>
<li>Balancing entrepreneurship with family life</li>
</ul>

Outback pub owner and social media star: the marvellous Maz Saunders

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>

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

Photographer Andrew Chapman shares his journey through rural Australia, especially his stunning documentation of the country's disappearing woolsheds and the hard-working shearers within them.

Some highlights:
Andrew Chapman's first encounters with shearing sheds
The dramatic light and composition in rural photography
The importance of honesty in photography
Capturing the storm at Weja and the power of nature
Portrait of the drover's wife and rural life
Andrew Chapman's rural roots and early influences
Documenting the disappearing sheds and rural heritage
Andrew Chapman's health journey and transplant experience
Future projects and the legacy of Andrew Chapman

Photographer Andrew Chapman shares his journey through rural Australia, especially his stunning documentation of the country's disappearing woolsheds and the hard-working shearers within them.
Some highlights:
<ul>
<li>Andrew Chapman's first encounters with shearing sheds</li>
<li>The dramatic light and composition in rural photography</li>
<li>The importance of honesty in photography</li>
<li>Capturing the storm at Weja and the power of nature</li>
<li>Portrait of the drover's wife and rural life</li>
<li>Andrew Chapman's rural roots and early influences</li>
<li>Documenting the disappearing sheds and rural heritage</li>
<li>Andrew Chapman's health journey and transplant experience</li>
<li>Future projects and the legacy of Andrew Chapman</li>
</ul>

How to save a small town: community guru Peter Kenyon on the importance of change from within

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