A Big Country ABC listen
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- Society & Culture
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The ABC's team of specialist reporters introduce you to the people and places that make up country Australia.
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Researchers studying 'living fossil' and berry farmers' 30 years of sweet success
Researchers study 'living fossil' mountain shrimp; cooler climate lures mainland winemaker to island state; strawberry growers retire after three decades of sweet success; female competitors giving men 'the shakes' in speed shear competition.
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Milking once feral camels and grape grower pinning hopes on Italian varieties
Milk from New South Wales camel dairy in high demand; grower turns to niche Italian grape varieties to survive industry glut; stone workers needed to preserve ancient walls for future generations; organic farmer growing tropical spice crop in dry climate.
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Technology keeping remote cattle station running smoothly and forest therapy
Remote cattle station using wireless connectivity to keep things running smoothly; turning to the forest for therapy; working dog community turns out to honour legend of the sport; the program connecting generations through friendship.
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Making art in sand and beauty of river shines through in wake of destructive flood
Sand artists bringing joy to local beaches; beauty of Daintree River shines through flood destruction; Country Womens Association considering men members as it celebrates centenary; harvest time for hops prized by brewers.
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Outback graziers finding solace for struggles and historic pub reopens in rural village
Outback residents finding solace in swimming, poetry, candle-making to overcome struggles; cousins reopen historic pub in tiny town; record-winning racehorse's first foal attracting attention of global industry; the grape grower who juggles farming life with music career.
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Family friendly all female vet clinic and compost program diverting cafe waste from landfill
Country vet clinic creating flexible family-friendly workforce for all female staff; diverting cafe waste from landfill is creating gold for gardens; fig season is this fruit grower's favourite time of year; talking tuna with Queensland mum who is giving consumers a local alternative to imports.