This fascinating conversation between author Vicki Hastrich and host Terri Cowley delves into the final years of Hollywood legend Zane Grey and his trips to Australia to go game fishing and make films.

Some key takeaways:
Grey filmed the first Jaws-type move on Hayman Island called White Death
Grey overcame a stroke to come back to Australia to hunt for great white sharks
When the popular Grey arrived in Australia the response was akin to Beatlemania
Grey's legacy in Australia included putting it on the map as a fishing destination
Grey questioned Australia's treatment of its Aborignal peoples

This fascinating conversation between author Vicki Hastrich and host Terri Cowley delves into the final years of Hollywood legend Zane Grey and his trips to Australia to go game fishing and make films.
Some key takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Grey filmed the first Jaws-type move on Hayman Island called White Death</li>
<li>Grey overcame a stroke to come back to Australia to hunt for great white sharks</li>
<li>When the popular Grey arrived in Australia the response was akin to Beatlemania</li>
<li>Grey's legacy in Australia included putting it on the map as a fishing destination</li>
<li>Grey questioned Australia's treatment of its Aborignal peoples</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.

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The last days of Zane Grey:  how a Hollywood legend came to be loved in Australia

Jill Colwell shares her incredible journey participating in the 1988 Great Australian Camel Race, her experiences with camels, and the lessons learned from this extraordinary adventure. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and the historical significance of this unique event, as Jill's children's book about this incredible event is released to a new generation.

Some highlights:
Jill Colwell’s training and relationship with Tiki the Camel
Challenges faced during the race: terrain, weather, health issues
The role of camels in Australian history and their adaptation
Lessons learned about perseverance, teamwork, and luck

Jill Colwell shares her incredible journey participating in the 1988 Great Australian Camel Race, her experiences with camels, and the lessons learned from this extraordinary adventure. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and the historical significance of this unique event, as Jill's children's&nbsp;book about this incredible event is released to a new generation.
Some highlights:
<ul>
<li>Jill Colwell&rsquo;s training and relationship with Tiki the Camel</li>
<li>Challenges faced during the race: terrain, weather, health issues</li>
<li>The role of camels in Australian history and their adaptation</li>
<li>Lessons learned about perseverance, teamwork, and luck</li>
</ul>

Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race

Bryce Cam is steering change from the helm of his family’s business, Camm Agricultrual Group, in southern Queensland. Bryce is a new breed of cattleman and he is raising the tenor of his industry, both literally and figuratively.

He shares his insights on the future of Australian agriculture, the importance of education, and innovative ways to promote the beef industry. Discover how leadership, community involvement, and strategic diversification are shaping the industry’s success.

Bryce Cam is steering change from the helm of his family&rsquo;s business,&nbsp;<a href="https://cammgroup.com.au/">Camm Agricultrual Group</a>, in southern Queensland. Bryce is a new breed of cattleman and he is raising the tenor of his industry, both literally and figuratively.
He shares his insights on the future of Australian agriculture, the importance of education, and innovative ways to promote the beef industry. Discover how leadership, community involvement, and strategic diversification are shaping the industry&rsquo;s success.

Replay: Bryce Camm, beef industry leader

Brendan Cullen shares his journey from rural Australia to swimming the English Channel, overcoming mental health challenges, and advocating for rural mental health awareness. Discover his training secrets, personal struggles, and how vulnerability transformed his life.

Some highlights:

• Brendan's feature in Great Australians and his feelings about it

• Training for the English Channel swim and the challenges faced

• Advocacy for rural mental health and Brendan’s role in support programs

• The power of vulnerability and helping others

• Experiences swimming the English Channel and the challenges

• Life after the swim: work, recovery, and community

• Advice for those struggling with mental health

 

Brendan Cullen shares his journey from rural Australia to swimming the English Channel, overcoming mental health challenges, and advocating for rural mental health awareness. Discover his training secrets, personal struggles, and how vulnerability transformed his life.
Some highlights:
&bull; Brendan's feature in Great Australians and his feelings about it
&bull; Training for the English Channel swim and the challenges faced
&bull; Advocacy for rural mental health and Brendan&rsquo;s role in support programs
&bull; The power of vulnerability and helping others
&bull; Experiences swimming the English Channel and the challenges
&bull; Life after the swim: work, recovery, and community
&bull; Advice for those struggling with mental health
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The last days of Zane Grey: how a Hollywood legend came to be loved in Australia

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