The Cut Out

Rach McGrath might just love cows more than anyone else I've ever met. 

Growing up in Victoria, she has fallen in love with the dairy industry, and despite a few hiccups along the way, she still works on the family farm with her siblings and has a huge passion for agriculture. 

The featured artist for the episode is 8 Ball Aitken with his song "Ice Cream Man". 

Be sure to go and follow him on social media and give him a download on all the usual streaming services. 

Although he never started writing songs until he was an adult, Greg Storer has now penned multiple country songs of his own, and also for his sister, Sara Storer. Greg has now made a successful music career touring Australia together with Sara, playing and recording music, all while also working on his farm in NSW. 

The featured artist for the episode is Bonnie Kellett with her song "Lost and Found"

Be sure to got and find her on social media and all the usual streaming services. 

Camille Camp grew up on her families cattle property "Kalyeeda Station" in remote W.A, where still resides now with her partner Lachie and son Jack. She has spent time working on Live Export ships and is passionate about Australia's beef and live export industries, which has has spent years showcasing via her Instagram account @cattlemansdaughter which has more than 36'000 followers.

The featured artist for the episode is Suga Owens with his song "Raisin' Hell, Drinkin' Beer". Be sure to go and follow him on social media and find him on all the usual streaming services. 

Kathy Gabriel is back for another chat to tell us about her recent ride in the worlds toughest horse race, The Mongol Derby. If you missed our previous chat, you can catch up on where we pick up from by listening to Episode 2 of The Cut Out from last year. Be sure to follow Kathy online @kathygabriel. 

The featured artist for the episode is Jarrad Wrigley with his song "Further to the land". Be sure to follow him on all the usual streaming services. 

Karla's life now in the most remote areas in Australia are a far cry from where she originates in the big smoke of Sydney. With a resume a mile long, Karla has found herself in a variety of different jobs in the top end of Australia. And with a passion for our beautiful and unique wildlife, she has amassed a large following on her instagram page @karla_inthewild on which she documents her amazing daily life for her followers. 

The featured artist for the episode is Amber McIntosh with her song "Lost With Me" 

Be sure to follow her on social media and give her songs a download in all the usual places. 

Despite being raised in Brisbane, Dave found himself at home in Queensland's shearing industry where he has spent the majority of his time working ever since. Even after an accident led to the amputation of his right arm, this didn't stop Dave from doing what he loved and he returned to the industry with the aid of prosthetic limbs, designed specifically for work in the Woolshed. 

The featured artist for the episode is Copperline with their song "Lucinda".

You can find them on social media and all the usual streaming services. 

Dylan Harrigan has lived in one of the most beautiful places in Australia, Cooktown for his whole life, and spent most of that time playing music and travelling across Australia with his brothers in their band Black Image.

They have toured with some of the biggest names in Australian music, and also run cattle on a property in the area. 

The featured artist for the episode is Black Image with their song "Cape York".

Although life has quieted down for her now on her farm near Goulburn, Brooke Strahan has had a go at many things.

Starting out in security and then moving onto jobs in the defence force, modelling, writing and art (to name a few) Brooke is now an accomplished author and has had a very busy past all the while living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

You can follow Brooke on instagram @hitherebrooke

The featured artist for the episode is Michaela Jenke with her song "Wanted" and you can find her on Instagram at @michaela.jenke 

At only 24, Zoe Carter is currently one of the most popular young people you're likely to find on social media who is involved in Australian agriculture, and she its also an excellent role model for young people getting involved in the industry. Already having worked in a variety of different areas of farming, she has found her way travelling across the country and has amassed thousands of followers on her social media pages in the process. 

You can find her on both Facebook and Instagram @Zoe Carter.

The featured artist for the episode is The Ten Ton Tinnies with their song "Country Bars"

You can find The Ten Ton Tinnies on Facebook and Instagram @thetentontinnies and on all the usual streaming services. 

In his early twenties, Hayden Ashton's life revolved around work and making as much money as he possibly could. However, with the world at his feet, he found that money couldn't buy happiness and decided to hit the road with his family for a short road trip to escape it all and get away for a while. 

Since then, the families lives have never been the same, as they now live full time on the road travelling across Australia in a caravan. Hayden now has a new mission in life too -  playing his guitar and singing at campsites and pubs around Australia with every cent made going towards Make A Wish Foundation. You can follow their journey on Instagram @therealaustraliandream.

The featured artist for the episode is Brent Alock with his song "Simple Life"

You can find Brent on Facebook and Instagram @brentalcockmusic and on all the usual streaming services.