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“We’ve been booked solid since 2021”: How to run a successful farm stay
Business
“We’ve been booked solid since 2021”: How to run a successful farm stay

We chat with Carly Baker-Burnham, of Bloodwood Cabin, who says running a farm stay is less work than you think.

Photography Hannah Puechmarin Portrait Davina Bambrick
An armed hold-up led Fiona Harrison to the healing power of bush foods
Business
An armed hold-up led Fiona Harrison to the healing power of bush foods

Fiona explains the radical reset that led to her chocolate business.

FEATURE PHOTOGRAPH KYLIE PETTS
Wisteria & Willow’s Georgia Sandford shares online tips for bush businesses
Business
Wisteria & Willow’s Georgia Sandford shares online tips for bush businesses

The lingerie designer explains the sales strategies that have taken her label from Deniliquin to the farthest reaches of the country.

WORDS EMMA MULHOLLAND PHOTOGRAPHY JASMIN TARCZON
QUIET ACHIEVER
Business
QUIET ACHIEVER
Big-picture thinking and attention to detail help Vanessa Dunbabin manage agriculture, wine, tourism and nature conservation for optimal environmental outcomes.
WORDS AMANDA DUCKER PHOTOGRAPHY ABBIE MELLE
HOW WILL IT WORK OUT?
Business
HOW WILL IT WORK OUT?

With labour shortages a problem across the country, rural businesses are looking at creative solutions for finding and retaining staff.

WORDS BY KATHERINE BEARD ILLUSTRATION JENNA VINCENT