Country slickers (@lottierae_art & @camohilder) sharing yarns you wouldn't read about.
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From growing up in travelling sideshows to becoming one of Australia’s most iconic outback entertainers, Fred Brophy has lived a life that’s almost too unbelievable to be true.
A fourth-generation showman, Fred’s journey has been anything but ordinary. From a troubled youth that saw him spend time behind bars, to surviving shotgun blasts, losing fingers and finding himself in more than a few life-threatening situations, Fred has somehow lived to tell the tale. But it’s his legendary travelling boxing tent that’s made him a household name across the Australian outback. For decades, Fred and his troupe have rolled into country towns, challenging everyday Aussies to step into the ring and try their luck against his fighters.
With his trademark wide-brimmed hat, red shirt and booming bass drum, Fred has become the last of a dying breed, keeping alive a uniquely Australian tradition.
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27 Oct 2026
Fower Loko
We back! Jacaranda season is here, Rae bought a bus, Hoemail from Western Australia, Camo reveals a viral secret to Rae and gives her a present, Tigertown's EXCELLENT weekend in Coonabarabran and ImpyFest ticket update.
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22 Oct 2026
The Toots Holzheimer Yarn
In the 1960s, when the roads of Cape York were little more than rough dirt tracks, Toots Holzheimer was a pioneer behind the wheel of a truck, travelling unforgiving terrain and some of the most isolated country in Australia
Standing just five feet tall, Toots was a mother of ten who defied expectations to become one of Australia’s most legendary truck drivers. With no formal training and a fierce determination to succeed, she tackled treacherous creek crossings, endless stretches of bulldust and roads that could leave even the most experienced drivers stranded for days.
But Toots’ remarkable journey began long before she ever climbed behind the wheel. From a childhood marked by tragedy to a turbulent family life filled with heartbreak and hardship, her story is one of extraordinary resilience, courage and an unwavering refusal to back down.
It’s a yarn of adventure, adversity and one remarkable Aussie woman who proved that sometimes the most important people in history are the ones you have never heard of.
This episode was inspired by Toots: Woman in a Man’s World, written by Toots’ daughter, Donna Vawdrey. Get your copy here: https://toots-thebook.com.au/
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