Episode
Rural Tales & Forgotten Frontiers
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- Jun 9, 2026
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- 115
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Summary
A vintage 1961 EK Holden heads from Melbourne to Cairns for the FB-EK Nationals, while Peter in Mundubbera shares citrus tales featuring Royal Honey Murcotts. We explore the remote magic of Kerguelen Island and hear from Dave from Bamboo, reconnecting after decades of listening, sharing Cape York memories. Rachel, returning from Singapore, finds joy in beekeeping and kids’ first hive experiences — until Ray Archer announces the closing of the Garden of Eden Butterfly House. Rural life buzzes on with sheep shows, beanie festivals, and a nostalgic nod to the Back-to-Back Wool Challenge. Michael Weir reveals the paradox of modern isolation amid digital connection. Joyce cheers rain after drought and cyclones, while Bill reports 211 utes roaring through the WB Ute Run — owners feeling like kids in a toy shop. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/823974672ed9a631