OUTBACK’s art director Peter Pap recently captured the Akubra workshop in action to mark its 50th year in Kempsey, NSW. He says that on entering the corrugated-iron building, the nearly 150-year history of this Aussie icon was apparent.

OUTBACK’s art director Peter Pap recently captured the Akubra workshop in action to mark its 50th year in Kempsey, NSW. He says that on entering the corrugated-iron building, the nearly 150-year history of this Aussie icon was apparent.

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

Inside the Akubra workshop with art director Peter Pap

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.

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>

Inside the Akubra workshop with art director Peter Pap

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