Postcards from the Bush with Robin Mcconchie

Emma Mactaggart writes children’s books and publishes under Boogie Books. She is an educator, and founder of the Child Writes Fund. Children love picture books, so what better way to empower children than by supporting them to publish their own story. We join Emma as she works with children at Queensland's most ethnically diverse state school, Darling Heights in Toowoomba, as they write and illustrate a book about harmony in the Garden City. It’s a tale of adventure and challenges for a small group of friends from around the world. Funded by the local Zonta group in Toowoomba, Boogie Books will publish the book for Harmony Day 2021

The 2019 Floods in NW Queensland caused immense devastation, 500,000 cattle perished in what was described as a humanitarian disaster. The floods caused millions of dollars in damage to roads, fences and other infrastructure, A small group, The Sisters of the North started a GoFundMe campaign to provide community support, there was a global response raising over a million dollars in 16 weeks. SOTN Susan Dowling says they were able to provide a Ping of Hope for the community.

Nothing beats a good blog, and Bush Babe of Oz aka Amanda Salisbury is one of the best when it comes to telling stories about life on the land. Amanda is a photojournalist by trade but when an opportunity to buy into the family business arose she and husband Mark jumped at the opportunity. Bush Babe of Oz is not a flag burner but nor is she afraid of a 'rant' when there's an issue that affects the lives of farmers. #bushbabeofoz #celebratingwomen #celebratingconnection #celebratingthebush

You've heard the song Horse with No Name, well today we meet Queensland cattle producer Jenny Underwood who tells the story of the cow with no Name and a calf called Horse. Jenny brightened the lives of farmers during drought with #lifeinasong and #onedaycloser. The season is better in 2020 and No name has just dropped her 15th calf.

Karen Tully says rural women should 'pluck up the courage go in with dust on your stilettos and have your voice heard'. Charleville based, Karen Tully is a member of QRRRWN and Chair of SW Queensland Hospital and Health Service. She has a passion for good governance and more importantly rural and remote Australia.

Coronavirus means uncertainty and tough times ahead for those relying on off-farm income. 2018 QRRRWN Woman of the Year Cilla Pershouse has developed the children's show Blue Gum Farm TV. Coronavirus has seen gigs cancelled but she is determined her business will survive and kids will continue to sing and dance to stories about everyday farm life.