What makes an ordinary person extraordinary? ExtraOrdinary Outback Stories is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of rural Australia. Hosted by regional journalists Lucy Samuels and Lucy Taylor, the series travels into the heart of the bush to share the real, raw, and remarkable stories of everyday Australians. From remote communities to resilient individuals, each episode brings you closer to the people who shape the outback in quiet yet powerful ways.
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What makes an ordinary person extraordinary? ExtraOrdinary Outback Stories is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of rural Australia. Hosted by regional journalists Lucy Samuels and Lucy Taylor, the series travels into the heart of the bush to share the real, raw, and remarkable stories of everyday Australians. From remote communities to resilient individuals, each episode brings you closer to the people who shape the outback in quiet yet powerful ways.
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March 4, 2021
Laurence Clark & The Queen Of The Skies (Qantas Boeing 747)
It's 1942 and Laurence Clark is climbing into a plane, a Sunderland to be specific. He is part of the Air Force and has been selected to fly within the Australian Squadron, an elite few, flying in England during World War 11 But what happens when the fighting stops and you head home after three years abroad? Well, you start working for Australia's largest aviation company of course. @qantas hired Laurence just moments after his feet were planted firmly on home soil and he continued with them for over 37 years, flying around the world, being a test pilot in some of the worlds FIRST and most notable planes. Just late last year Qantas retired the Queen Of The Skies, the last @boeing 747 in a spectacular farewell flight out of Sydney to California where it was mothballed. The jumbo was extremely familiar to all of us and of course to Laurence - in fact he was one of the first pilots to ever fly a Boeing 747!!! ✈️And he shows us his logbook, clocking up tens of thousands of hours in the cockpit. But his most Notable flight was in 1971, the first flight out of Seattle to Deliver Qantas first Boeing 747 to the Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney. In this podcast Laurence tells us of his time working alongside Freddy Fox a dear friend and captain. He tells us of growing up during the depression and his time in the war and flying around the world , oh and I forgot to mention ... Laurence had a stint flying for the royal family too. Without much further ado our podcast is now LIVE on Apple and Spotify 🎧🎙 please excuse the sound quality of parts of this podcast Laurence he is after all 96 years of age, but sharp as a button. Also as always please feel free to leave us a review or if you have an amazing outback story get in contact with us on Facebook @extraordinaryoutbackstories or Instagram @extraordinaryoutbackstories or email outbackstories@gmail.com #qantas #boeing747 #boeing #flying #outbackstories #podcast #ruralstories #rural #outback
February 25, 2021
Tom Underwood - Home Among The Pine Trees (The Pilliga Forest)
Tom and Bernie Underwood have called the Pilliga Forest home their entire lives. It was the early 1900's, that The Underwood family built a sawmill in Wooleybah, to cut the famously termite-resistant white cypress pine of the mighty Pilliga Scrub. Back then Wooleybah boasted a thriving mill, a school and a great community that sold pine all over the world. Now there is no mill, no school and the screaming saws of Mr Underwood's mill are silent. As we sit down with Tom and Bernie, they share their story of living among the the million wild acres that they call home. Home to brumbies too and wildlife... and YES you may have heard, home to the Pilliga Yowie or Pilliga Princess. Well get settled in, sit down with a cuppa as Mr Underwood talks of the spooky stories, myths and legends of the wild forest... just kidding... lets listen to a true local fill you in on the wonders of the Pilliga. This is a story that delves into a once thriving industry that was brought to its knees for political reasons. If the Pilliga had a heart and soul it would be Tom Underwood, a true local, a great man with a strong connection to the land he calls home. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and follow our journey on social media @extraordinaryoutbackstories. Oh and if you're feeling generous PLEASE feel free to share your thoughts with a review! Email us extraordinaryoutback@gmail.com
February 18, 2021
Terry Hall - The Long Road To Building Australia's Greatest Empire of Stock Horses
With a quiet seat and gentle hands, Terry Hall is without a doubt one of Australia's greatest drovers, stockman and campdrafters. For over 50 years he has criss-crossed his way across our land, following age old stock routes and leading thousands upon thousands of cattle towards greener pastures. All the while leaving a legendary legacy in his wake. While on the road, his weekends consist of campdrafting, a sport where he - alongside his family - has won just about everything there is to win inside the arena, (including Ben's latest win $100,000 at The Nutrien Campdraft Classic held in Tamworth, NSW.) Along the way Terry managed to breed an empire of stock horses, with his stallion Conman standing at the helm. His progeny stretches across most equine sports and can be found in all states and territories. With all this considered, can you name a more iconic duo? Listen in, as we, cuppa in hand, yarn to Terry about what makes him an extraordinary person and the extraordinary people he has met along the way. If you like what you hear, make sure you rate us and click on 5 stars on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and if you'd like to hear more extraordinary stories follow us on facebook or instagram @extraordinaryoutbackstories. Feel free to get in contact with us extraordinaryoutback@gmail.com
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