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Gangster geese take over town and female surfer tackles monster wave

Gangster geese terrorise a regional town, cinemas plan reopening after lockdown, Hare Krishnas devotion to cows and the first woman to surf WA's monster wave.

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Rugged Tasmanian timber workers and instilling pride in African-Australian...

Memories of Forbes department store robbery when Australia switched to decimal currency, four generations of huon timber millers at Strahan Tasmania, Congolese refugees planting pea crop at Mildura...

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Watching whales and Australia's first airmail flight re-enacted

Veteran whale watcher at Port Macquarie thrilled to see increasing numbers, Grace Easterbrook who saved Port Macquarie from overdevelopment, artisans sift through fire for exhibition of works and...

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Swimming out of the fog and paddle steamers return to river

Cold water swimming for improved health and happiness; historic paddle steamers return to river after longest ever lay-off; volunteer citizen scientists monitoring whale numbers; storytelling workshop...

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Restoring rare vintage tractor and the search for the country's top farm dog

For the love of revs, retired farmer restores old tractor; Border Collie in training to take title of country's top farm dog; teenage blacksmith crafting intricate knives; female fisher pursuing...

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From Miami to Mount Burr and Russian ice skater sharing his skills in new...

American expat breathing new life into country store; Russian ice skater sharing skills in regional Victoria; Roman pizza chef serving up authentic Italian food in south-west W.A; Fish and chip owner...

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Surfing through Tasmanian winter and learning lessons from bush after fire

Tassie mums surfing their way through winter; Indigenous educator teaching pre-schoolers about regeneration of bush after fire; mudlarking unearths treasures of the past from river banks; accountant...

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Bush therapy for Indigenous youth and accidental coffee farmers

Breaking the cycle of youth crime, with time at bush camp; gold rush in outback Queensland as precious metal price rises; growers finding alternative uses for exotic jujube fruit in beer and vinegar;...

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Planting 10,000 trees and training for epic trek

Metalcore band and fans help farmer plant 10,000 trees; trekking equivalent of Kokoda Track in a single day to raise money for PNG domestic violence prevention charity; copper still makers turn whisky...

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Horse riding for health and welcoming whales with song

Horse riding program helping disabled people find confidence, independence; traditional owners reviving ancient practice of welcoming whales with song; flower show brightens spirits amid coronavirus...

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Master guitar maker and sassy silkie chickens

Musician turned guitar maker passing knowledge to next generation; first time farmer finds passion project with silkie chickens; riding the highs and lows over five decades of dairy farming; what goes...

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Harvesting sandalwood for perfume and life underground

Traditional owners harvesting sandalwood in WA's Gibson Desert for international perfume market; meet the couple living underground in a former WW2 ammunition bunker; horses helping young detainees...

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Treasured tiny country schools and camels providing milk and cuddles

The tiny country schools teaching just a handful of students; dairy camels prized for milk and cuddles; regional newspaper celebrates 125 years in print; shearing gets underway at one of the country's...

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Passion for pinball and caring for country

Reliving the joy of youth with home pinball parlour; caring for country on Cape York Peninsula; Indigenous crews carry out cultural burn; travel ban sees trekking guides put to work on Tassie farm.

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Bringing ballet to the bush and amplifying music through kelp

Meet the FIFO ballet teacher giving dance lessons to children in a remote mining community; hear music from a violinist who is using kelp to amplify her sound; join a horseback cattle muster in North...

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Growing vanilla beans and wild orchids bloom after bushfire

Hunting for golden beans in vanilla vines; return of orchids lifts sprits in community recovering from bushfire; eggs farmers flourish in tricky first year farming; northern grazier hoping La Nina...

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Orchid hunting for rare beauties and life of a drover

Veteran orchid hunter searching for Mother Nature's treasures; more young females discovering droving to be the perfect career; Geraldton wax flower blossoming into native food ingredient; demand for...

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Lord Terry's medieval village and couple create a haven for birds

Inside a medieval village in the Queensland bush; couple create a haven for birds by replanting trees; how a music lover turned his passion for piano into a career; grazier uses art to explore...

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Rebuilding after fire and women gather for bush wellbeing camp

Community fundraiser supporting bushfire residents to rebuild; outback camp for women helping address mental health; country music star turns gold prospector during pandemic; growing hot chillies in...

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New clothes for bushfire survivors and making mulberry mead

Charity organisation dressing bushfire survivors in new designer threads; mulberry growers using excess fruit to make mead; long-time dance teacher finds new creative hobby making beautiful mosaic...

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