A Big Country

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Episodes: 38

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The ABC's team of specialist reporters introduce you to the people and places that make up country Australia.

Episode Date
Glen's date palm discovery and making uniquely Tasmanian chocolate
May 11, 2025
Kenn's home among the cassowaries and calling time on 25 years of growing vegetables
May 04, 2025
Protecting river turtles and jackaroos back on station for 40 year reunion
Apr 27, 2025
Health benefits of birdwatching and first grape harvest for family vineyard
Apr 20, 2025
Family farming alongside nature and breeding vines to solve mildew problem
Apr 13, 2025
Senior surfers riding waves to better health and putting feral pests on the plate
Apr 06, 2025
Reflecting on saleyards history and dairy becomes a distillery
Mar 30, 2025
Tasting olive oil and heritage golfers enjoying old-fashioned game in vintage attire
Mar 23, 2025
Harvesting grapes under darkness and flying vet visiting remote cattle stations
Mar 16, 2025
Reopening of local pub revives rural community and converting old churches into homes and businesses
Mar 09, 2025
Shearing sheep with blades and country town overtaken by dog show
Mar 02, 2025
125 years of outback tennis club and breeding very cute sheep
Feb 23, 2025
Three generations at tiny country school and celebrating native grains
Feb 16, 2025
Life of a country cop and growing local coffee beans
Feb 09, 2025
Giving tourists a taste of native ingredients and old woolshed becomes family home
Feb 02, 2025
Farmers celebrate 70 years of shared life on the land and uncovering secret garden
Jan 26, 2025
Planting trees for endangered bird species and bringing back oysters
Dec 08, 2024
Scientists studying sounds beneath the surface and adding value to fruit and grain crops
Dec 01, 2024
Cleaning up island's coastline and harvesting salt on outback station
Nov 24, 2024
Flying award for remote muster pilot and brothers revive family farm
Nov 17, 2024
Photographing fishing industry and the craftsman keeping wine industry in barrels
Nov 10, 2024
Changing of the guard for remote island lighthouse and hollow log homes for fish
Nov 03, 2024
Searching for tiny slime moulds and labour of love harvesting wasabi
Oct 27, 2024
Young people finding their voice in reggae and country shows helping farming communities through tough times
Oct 20, 2024
Caring for endangered native plant and green thumbs across generations
Oct 13, 2024
A Big Country
Oct 06, 2024
A Big Country
Sep 29, 2024
Celebrating return of river after winter rain and wildflower season in full bloom
Sep 22, 2024
Securing a future for 125-year-old brass band and coffee on a claypan
Sep 15, 2024
Mustering in Gulf country and Lorna's delicious legacy
Sep 08, 2024
Turning salvaged timber into treasures and Guides giving girls in remote town a voice
Sep 01, 2024
Goats to guitars and life of a mudcrabber in the Gulf of Carpentaria
Aug 25, 2024
Returning artefacts to country and special bond between Emily and Brutus
Aug 18, 2024
Homeschooling with tiny country town as classroom and passing on passion for birds
Aug 11, 2024
Searching the bush on horseback and sharing love of records
Aug 04, 2024
Fierce but friendly ploughing contest and bringing back Murray crayfish
Jul 28, 2024
Mustering at 90 and housework in a spectacular setting
Jul 21, 2024
Female riders keeping traditional hunt club alive and growing pecans for gelato
Jul 14, 2024