Salt of the Earth

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Welcome to Salt of the Earth, hosted by Darren Grigg. Step into rural and remote Australia and meet the people, hear the stories and discover the communities that help shape our country. Through real conversations, Darren explores the lives, experiences, challenges and achievements of people from all walks of life. From agriculture and rural industries to community life, innovation, the environment and the characters who make country Australia what it is, every story offers a different perspective on life beyond our cities. Salt of the Earth is about building understanding, recognising the value of our rural communities and bringing their stories to a wider audience. Because the more we understand each other, the stronger the connection between Australians can be. Salt of the Earth — bringing rural Australia closer to the rest of Australia.

  1. 1d ago

    Ep 131: Amee and the Alpacas

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Salt of the Earth, we head back to Quentin Park Alpacas & Studio Gallery in Peterborough, South Australia, to catch up with Amee and her daughter Emma. With around 70 alpacas, a café, gallery and accommodation, there’s plenty happening on the property. We chat about their business, their love of alpacas, and the opportunities and challenges of building a tourism venture in regional Australia. We also talk about Amee’s work with Eco-fashion Inc., supporting women’s groups in Indonesia through sustainable fashion. It’s a great story about family, country life, and having a go at something a little different. Thanks to Amee and Emma for sharing their story with Salt of the Earth. Find out more at www.quentinparkalpacas.com

    Ep 131: Amee and the Alpacas

  2. Oct 22

    Ep 130: Reg Dodd _ Marree SA

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Salt of the Earth, Darren catches up with Reg Dodd from Marree, South Australia. Born in 1940, Reg has spent a lifetime working and living in the outback. He started working with horses, ploughs and scoops at just seven years of age, learning early what it takes to make a living in the country. Reg’s story is one of hard work, family and a deep connection to the outback. He’s also been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal for his contribution. It’s a great yarn from a man who knows the country inside out. As Reg puts it, “Country is everything.”

    Ep 130: Reg Dodd _ Marree SA

  3. Oct 15

    Ep 129: June Andrew _ Marree SA

    Send us Fan Mail In 1982, a young relief nurse arrived in Marree, a remote outback town in South Australia. More than 40 years later, June Andrew is still there. June shares stories of life in Marree, caring for people across a vast and isolated region, and being part of a small community where people look after each other. From the challenges of delivering healthcare in the outback to the changes she's witnessed over the decades, June's story gives us a glimpse into a part of Australia many people never get to experience. Another story about the people, places and communities that make up the fabric of rural Australia. Salt of the Earth — connecting people to country.

    Ep 129: June Andrew _ Marree SA

  4. Oct 8

    Ep 128: Lyall Oldfield

    Send us Fan Mail At just ten years of age, Lyall Oldfield headed off on his first droving trip with 1,000 head of cattle. He left school not long after and spent years droving across some of Australia’s toughest country. Today, Lyall lives in Marree, South Australia. In this episode, he shares some of the stories from a life spent working cattle, travelling the outback and calling Marree home. And as Lyall says, this is opportunist country. Just sit back and listen to Lyall Oldfield. You can find out more about Oasis Air Scenic Flights at: www.oasisairscenicflights.com.au

    Ep 128: Lyall Oldfield

  5. Oct 1

    Ep 127: Lake Eyre with Lachie Henderson

    Send us Fan Mail What’s it like to fly over one of Australia’s most extraordinary landscapes? In this episode of Salt of the Earth, I head to Marree in South Australia and jump into a Cessna 210 with pilot Lachie Henderson. We head up the Birdsville Track and take to the skies over Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre — a place that can look completely different from one season to the next. Lachie knows this country from the air. He takes us through flying over some of the most remote parts of Australia, the people and places he connects with along the way, and what it’s like to see this incredible landscape from above. And with Lake Eyre holding plenty of water, we get a pretty special view. It’s a conversation about flying, country, remote Australia and the characters who call these places home. You can find out more about Oasis Air Scenic Flights at: www.oasisairscenicflights.com.au

    Ep 127: Lake Eyre with Lachie Henderson

  6. Sep 24

    Ep 126: Royal Flying Doctor Service _ Flight nurse _ Part B

    Send us Fan Mail In Part B, Kathryn Hines continues her fascinating insight into life as an RFDS flight nurse. We hear about 1am landings on dirt strips, flying huge distances across the outback, the incredible landscapes along the way, and doing whatever it takes to give a patient every chance. And it’s clear just how much Kathryn loves rural people, remote health and the job she does.

    Ep 126: Royal Flying Doctor Service _ Flight nurse _ Part B

  7. Sep 17

    Ep 124: Royal Flying Doctor Service _ Kathryn Hines

    Send us Fan Mail What’s it really like to be a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service? In Part A, I chat with Kathryn Hines from Broken Hill, and she gives us a fascinating insight into life with the RFDS. Kathryn is a great storyteller and takes us through everything from broken legs to life-threatening trauma, remote rescues and the challenges of getting patients out of some of the most isolated parts of Australia. It’s a great yarn with someone who clearly loves her job, loves rural people and loves being part of this incredible service.

    Ep 124: Royal Flying Doctor Service _ Kathryn Hines

  8. Sep 10

    Ep 124: Rawnsley Park Station

    Send us Fan Mail Rawnsley Park Station sits beneath the spectacular Flinders Ranges, on the southern side of Wilpena Pound. In this episode, I chat with Nev Smith about life at Rawnsley Park, the history of the Smith family and what it’s like to wake up every day surrounded by one of Australia’s most remarkable landscapes. We talk about the changes at Rawnsley Park, the move from a sheep station only to tourism, and why Nev says the view from his backyard still blows him away. It’s a great yarn about country, family, tourism and one pretty special part of South Australia.

    Ep 124: Rawnsley Park Station
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Welcome to Salt of the Earth, hosted by Darren Grigg. Step into rural and remote Australia and meet the people, hear the stories and discover the communities that help shape our country. Through real conversations, Darren explores the lives, experiences, challenges and achievements of people from all walks of life. From agriculture and rural industries to community life, innovation, the environment and the characters who make country Australia what it is, every story offers a different perspective on life beyond our cities. Salt of the Earth is about building understanding, recognising the value of our rural communities and bringing their stories to a wider audience. Because the more we understand each other, the stronger the connection between Australians can be. Salt of the Earth — bringing rural Australia closer to the rest of Australia.

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  • Creator
    Grigg Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Salt of the Earth
  • Show Website
    Salt of the Earth

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