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Meet the Australian woman who became a star of the US rodeo circuit
People
Meet the Australian woman who became a star of the US rodeo circuit

Emily Collits is back in Queensland, sharing her skills with other young women who want to break the mould.

WORDS LOUISA HARVEY PHOTOGRAPHY ALLIE LEE
Rural Women’s Day founder Jackie Elliott on how the event has changed lives
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Rural Women’s Day founder Jackie Elliott on how the event has changed lives

As the Rural Women's Day events for 2024 come to a close, we revisit Jackie's reflections on how the day has changed her life and the life of countless women around Australia.

Words Jackie Elliott Photography Emma Leonard
Shanna Whan on the 'wake-up call' that led to Sober in the Country
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Shanna Whan on the 'wake-up call' that led to Sober in the Country

In this conversation with Graziher, Shanna reflects on her journey so far and what the future holds.

Words Victoria Carey Photography Pip Williams
Hadley and Coco Willsallen are sisters, best friends and equine vets
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Hadley and Coco Willsallen are sisters, best friends and equine vets

The sisters live with their extended family on their property near Jugiong, New South Wales, and run their vet practice together.

Photography Abbie Mellé Words Emily Herbert
Helicopter pilot PJ Knight is calling the shots from the air
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Helicopter pilot PJ Knight is calling the shots from the air

The single mum-of-two juggles parenting with running her helicopter mustering business in south-west Queensland.

Photography Allie Lee Words Penny Carroll
Sallie Jones started Gippsland Jersey after she lost her father to suicide
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Sallie Jones started Gippsland Jersey after she lost her father to suicide

When her father ended his own life just as his beloved dairy industry faced a national crisis Sallie set about securing a fair price for dairy farmers.  

Words Emily Herbert Photography Mark Roper
People
"You're not guaranteed a baby." What it's like going through IVF in the bush

Struggling with infertility while living remotely isn’t for the faint-hearted. Raine Holcombe is one who has met the challenge.

WORDS EMILY HERBERT PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANIE COOMBES
TRENDING STORIES
Food
Five slice recipes for picnics, school fêtes and sports days
We've gathered some of the very best recipes published in the pages of Graziher, from Summa Rayner's scrummy slice to The Shady Baker's take on the classic hedgehog.  
Feature photograph Jane Smith
Weddings
Wheat decorated the tables at Keeley and Matthew's garden wedding
Grown on Matthew's family farm in Yerong Creek, New South Wales, the wheat symbolised the coming together of two families.
Words Amie Shann Photography Dan Cartwright

Sheep

Tyson and Stella Sparks take pride in sharing their story
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Tyson and Stella Sparks take pride in sharing their story
Branding has become an essential part of the Sparks family's South Australian operations, helping them break down the barriers between those who farm and those who consume.
WORDS EMILY HERBERT PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSHA SPARKS
Woolgrower Nan Bray does things her own way – and it's finally proving profitable
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Woolgrower Nan Bray does things her own way – and it's finally proving profitable
Committed to 'nutritional wisdom' and active shepherding, the Tasmanian woolgrower produces some of the world's best yarn.
WORDS ROBIN McCONCHIE PHOTOGRAPHY EDDIE SAFARIK
The winner of the 2021 Zanda McDonald Award on why she loves life on the land
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The winner of the 2021 Zanda McDonald Award on why she loves life on the land

Rozzie O’Reilly’s earliest memories are of helping her mum on the farm.

WORDS VICTORIA CAREY PHOTOGRAPHY RACHAEL LENEHAN
Meet the Croker family of Crookwell
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Meet the Croker family of Crookwell

Nurse Elise Croker’s love of community is key to her young family’s life on a sheep and cattle property near Crookwell, New South Wales.

WORDS VICTORIA CAREY PHOTOGRAPHY ABBIE MELLE
Meet the sisters running their family’s property in the Flinders Ranges
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Meet the sisters running their family’s property in the Flinders Ranges

Rachael Hilder and Ellie Oates have joined forces to run Acacia Valley, their family’s 16,000 hectare sheep property near Cradock.

WORDS PENNY CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSHA SPARKS

Beef

Christine Rasmussen is continuing her father's legacy
Beef
Christine Rasmussen is continuing her father's legacy

She reflects on her years at Brangus Park, from the beef recession of her youth to the cowboy she met at the Wingham Rodeo.

WORDS KERYN DONNELLY
Anne-Maree Lloyd's family are one of many affected by the devastating floods in south-west Queensland
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Anne-Maree Lloyd's family are one of many affected by the devastating floods in south-west Queensland

The family went from drought to floods in just three days.

Producer Amie Shann Photographer Jeff Lloyd
On a remote Northern Territory cattle station, Claudia Hiscox experiences the physical and mental challenges of outback life
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On a remote Northern Territory cattle station, Claudia Hiscox experiences the physical and mental challenges of outback life

The 21-year-old reflects on her passion for agriculture and life in the north, along with some of the personal struggles she has faced.

Interview Amie Shann Photography Claudia Hiscox
A devastating blaze gave Shelley and Matthew the opportunity to take up natural grazing management
Beef
A devastating blaze gave Shelley and Matthew the opportunity to take up natural grazing management
Shelley Piper and Matthew Cherry of Ingleburn, New South Wales, were forced to start from scratch.
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXANDRA MACALPINE
Jess and John Bidgood are husband and wife first and business partners second
Beef
Jess and John Bidgood are husband and wife first and business partners second

The regenerative producers trade up to 1500 head of crossbred cattle across three properties in Central Queensland.

Words Emily Herbert Photography Amy Holcombe

In Conversation

In conversation with Australian Rugby Sevens player Demi Hayes
In Conversation
In conversation with Australian Rugby Sevens player Demi Hayes

The Olympic gold medalist chats to Graziher about her love of the land and how the work ethic her parents instilled in her from a young age has helped her persevere through setbacks and injuries.

Talking goal-setting and ultramarathons with the Birdsville Roadhouse's Jenna Brook
In Conversation
Talking goal-setting and ultramarathons with the Birdsville Roadhouse's Jenna Brook

The 35-year-old chats with Robin McConchie about owning the iconic Birdsville establishment and prepping for ultramarathon events.

WORDS ROBIN McCONCHIE
In Conversation with Cathy McGowan
In Conversation
In Conversation with Cathy McGowan

Former MP Cathy McGowan, the chair of AgriFutures, has been instrumental in giving rural women and communities a voice that rings loud and clear.

WORDS ROBIN MCCONCHIE PHOTOGRAPHY KATHY GABRIEL
Annabel Tully of Bunginderry station talks art, nursing and surviving breast cancer
In Conversation
Annabel Tully of Bunginderry station talks art, nursing and surviving breast cancer

Nothing is off the table when the former executive producer of the ABC’s Country Hour speaks to Annabel Tully about life on the remote south-west Queensland property.

WORDS ROBIN MCCONCHIE PHOTOGRAPHY KATRINA LEHMANN
On a remote Northern Territory cattle station, Claudia Hiscox experiences the physical and mental challenges of outback life
Beef
On a remote Northern Territory cattle station, Claudia Hiscox experiences the physical and mental challenges of outback life

The 21-year-old reflects on her passion for agriculture and life in the north, along with some of the personal struggles she has faced.

Interview Amie Shann Photography Claudia Hiscox
The Kent family is keeping the tradition of saddle-making alive
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The Kent family is keeping the tradition of saddle-making alive

Lyle and Helen Kent started Kent Saddlery in 1988. They have no plans to retire. 

Words Jennifer Johnson Photography Pip Williams
In conversation with Australian Rugby Sevens player Demi Hayes
In Conversation
In conversation with Australian Rugby Sevens player Demi Hayes

The Olympic gold medalist chats to Graziher about her love of the land and how the work ethic her parents instilled in her from a young age has helped her persevere through setbacks and injuries.

Kate Field is an emergency doctor and a goat farmer
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Kate Field is an emergency doctor and a goat farmer

Not only that, she also has a skincare line, Leapful, which harnesses the benefits of a nifty cheesemaking by-product.

WORDS AMANDA DUCKER PHOTOGRAPHY ABBIE MELLÉ
A devastating blaze gave Shelley and Matthew the opportunity to take up natural grazing management
Beef
A devastating blaze gave Shelley and Matthew the opportunity to take up natural grazing management

Shelley Piper and Matthew Cherry of Ingleburn, New South Wales, were forced to start from scratch.

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXANDRA MACALPINE
Anna Uhrig started The Brumby Project to train and rehome wild bush horses
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Anna Uhrig started The Brumby Project to train and rehome wild bush horses

There’s movement at the station as Anna Uhrig and her team start training, and eventually rehoming, a mob of brumbies.

Words Louisa Harvey Photography Allie Lee
Jess and John Bidgood are husband and wife first and business partners second
Beef
Jess and John Bidgood are husband and wife first and business partners second

The regenerative producers trade up to 1500 head of crossbred cattle across three properties in Central Queensland.

Words Emily Herbert Photography Amy Holcombe
Five questions with our cover star Sarah Wheeler
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Five questions with our cover star Sarah Wheeler

Sarah is currently trekking 5,500 kilometres in honour of her late parents.

WORDS KERYN DONNELLY PHOTOGRAPHY SARAH WHEELER

Graziher magazine

June/July 2025

The cover star of our special Wool Issue is AgriFutures award winner Carol Mudford. We talk to two women who are helping woolgrowers on Kangaroo Island reclaim their livelihoods and showcase the wedding of a bride who celebrated her heritage with a wool wedding dress.

April/May 2025

Artist Lottie Rae talks risks, rewards and why she walked away from her beloved Trangie business. We step inside the Arnott family’s lovingly restored Coolah homestead and meet an agribusiness powerhouse who’s determined to change the way ag research happens in Australia.

February/March 2025

Our cover star is Queensland grazier Bridget Adams, who reflects on the relationship that saw her switch a TV career for life on the land. Plus, we catch up with a bunch of bright entrepreneurs, including a Tassie mum who turned lockdown boredom into a booming seed business.