Tony Hammill explores the extraordinary life of Isabel Gray, the Eulo Queen, whose opals, hotels and fortunes became part of outback Queensland legend.

Meet Marco Gliori and I.G.Baylis, explore three country music features and settle in with five poems in this week’s Campfire Roundup.

David J Delaney reflects on the freedom and hardships of caravan life, changed plans through illness, and the comfort of sharing the road with his wife.

A rough day working as a governess on a remote property gave Naya Smith the spark for Whiskey Blues, her debut single about bad days, heartbreak and putting on a brave face.

A lone pine stands over the graves of those who never came home. Poeta De Cabra reflects on Gallipoli, sacrifice and the enduring work of remembrance.

Tony Hammill has a plan to get past St Peter — and a dream line-up for the Poets’ Breakfast once he’s inside. A humorous tribute to the greats of Australian bush verse.