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Psychologist Steph Schmidt understands postnatal depression because she’s lived it — twice
Opinion
Psychologist Steph Schmidt understands postnatal depression because she’s lived it — twice

“It becomes impossible to know what is true,” writes Steph Schmidt, a farmer, mother-of-three and founder of Farm Life Psych.

Words Steph Schmidt Portrait photography Lydia Kalleske
Grace Brennan says dependability is an underrated quality
Opinion
Grace Brennan says dependability is an underrated quality

And no-one is more dependable than her dad. From football codes to office ties, he’s a man who knows what he likes.

Words Grace Brennan
“This is not an ugly photo. It’s a woman who has lived 52 summers, with her horse”
Opinion
“This is not an ugly photo. It’s a woman who has lived 52 summers, with her horse”

Maggie MacKellar reflects on growing older and the joy of a Sunday ride with friends.

WORDS MAGGIE MACKELLAR PHOTOGRAPHY SAMUEL SHELLEY
Pubs, post offices and other beauties of small-town Australia
Opinion
Pubs, post offices and other beauties of small-town Australia

These main street staples may not have the cinematic appeal of a rural landscape but they’re precious, writes Grace Brennan.

WORDS GRACE BRENNAN PHOTOGRAPHY CLANCY PAINE
Abi Cook-Singh was once a young bride on a fourth-generation family farm
Opinion
Abi Cook-Singh was once a young bride on a fourth-generation family farm

Now a counsellor and company director, Abi Cook-Singh has practical advice for those navigating the dynamics of a multigenerational farm business.

WORDS Abi Cook-Singh PHOTOGRAPHY Alexandra MacAlpine
Grace Brennan says it’s time to let go of “high-performance parenting”
Opinion
Grace Brennan says it’s time to let go of “high-performance parenting”

Let parents be parents. Not watchdogs, executive assistants, cheer squads or litigators.

WORDS GRACE BRENNAN
“I have been told that it was her time”: Chris Ferguson on losing her daughter
Opinion
“I have been told that it was her time”: Chris Ferguson on losing her daughter

For Chris Ferguson, the grieving process has meant letting go of the life she and Matilda created together.  

PHOTOGRAPHY EDWINA ROBERTSON AND CHRIS FERGUSON
Grace Brennan tells us about the handyman locals never say no to
Opinion
Grace Brennan tells us about the handyman locals never say no to

Sord is so in-demand in Warren, NSW, that he sometimes puts an ad in the paper to advertise that he doesn’t want work.

WORDS GRACE BRENNAN
When time moves too quickly: Alexandra MacAlpine on savouring family life
Opinion
When time moves too quickly: Alexandra MacAlpine on savouring family life

The Graziher columnist finds ways to hold onto moments of peace amid the busyness of station life.

Words and photography Alexandra MacAlpine