A Big Country ABC listen

European backpackers trying out cowgirl life in Queensland outback; Victorian growers raising the profile of elderberries; mountain guide sharing his love for being immersed in nature on heritage-listed Lord Howe Island; the bush nurses caring for remote residents.

Science project helping rainforests survive; chestnut growers adapting business as climate changes; lure of a barefoot lifestyle draws family to remote island; farm to face for family's jojoba crop and skincare business.

The pop-up lingerie store supporting rural women; slice of Italy on W.A's south coast; new caretakers needed for 100-year-old organ; alpaca farmer welcomes fluffy new brood.

How the fab ladies wine society is supporting fellow females, one glass at a a time; former outback cattle station home to unique fish, snail and crustacean species; farmer counting every drop of rain for weather bureau's records; mermaid group fostering community among ocean swimmers.

Community pitching in to plant barley crop to fund sports facilities upgrade; how revamping a tiny town's pub helped Cathy find a passion and purpose: farmers become retailers with 24-7, self-serve butcher shop; former sign writer growing wine grapes in an unlikely location.

Maureen recognised for helping refugees in her regional community; remote school keeping kids coming to class; giving old woollen clothes a new life as upcycled products; the animal sanctuary taking in abandoned maremmas.