Hidden just off the Buchanan Highway near Top Springs, Illawara Creek is a peaceful free bush camp beside flowing water, with plenty of solitude and even the chance to catch a few cherabin.

This New Technological Stuff by Ben Eggleton is a humorous bush poem following generations of an Australian farming family as new machinery changes the way they work — while the worries about technology remain much the same.

I built a simple backyard worm farm with the hope that one day I’ll be able to say to my little bloke, “Mate, we’re going fishing — run down to the worm farm and get us some worms.”

The Ghosts of the Second Bridge by Ron Boughton connects the convict history of Victoria Pass with the modern-day closure of the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains.

Two weeks around the Country Campfire with new bush poetry, podcast episodes, campground yarns, Legend pages, YouTube videos and the August Campfire Muster.

Deep within Karlamilyi National Park, Desert Queen Baths is about as remote as camping gets. Gary Barten shares the spectacular waterholes, rugged 4WD access and what travellers need to know before heading into this extraordinary part of Western Australia.

Snowy Mountain Blood by David J Delaney is a powerful tribute to Australia’s mountain stockmen, celebrating courage, family heritage and the enduring spirit of the Snowy Mountains.

True Blue Colours by James Cayce is a celebration of Australia’s remarkable landscapes, wildlife and natural beauty, capturing the colours that make this country truly unique.

The August Campfire Muster brings together country stories, bush poetry, Australian music, rodeos, field days, B&S balls, unusual regional events and the latest updates from Country Campfire.

The Cocky and Morrie by David J Delaney is a classic Australian bush yarn about an old Morris Thousand, loyal mates, inventive bush mechanics and the country-town showdown everyone still talks about.