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Bush Poetry

The Love Poetry of Breaker Morant

by Keeping The Verse Alive October 22, 2026

Tony Hammill explores the romantic side of Harry ‘Breaker’ Morant, sharing two love poems …

by Keeping The Verse Alive October 22, 2026

The Glass-Half-full Bloke

October 18, 2026
by Keeping The Verse Alive October 18, 2026

Walers

October 17, 2026
by Keeping The Verse Alive October 17, 2026

Lucky Country

October 16, 2026
by Keeping The Verse Alive October 16, 2026
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Country Music

Courtney Rose Turns a Pilbara Cyclone into Song with ‘Zelia’

by Alex Bender October 22, 2026

From Queensland family band Unbranded to Port Hedland, Courtney Rose’s next chapter draws on …

by Alex Bender October 22, 2026

Tara Laurel Joy Finds the Funny Side in “Why Do I Bother with Boys?”

October 15, 2026
by Alex Bender October 15, 2026

Amberley Maryellen Brings New Love Home in ‘Green Eyes’

October 10, 2026
by Alex Bender October 10, 2026

Katie Jayne Raises a Coke Zero to a New Chapter with ‘Beer & Broken’

October 9, 2026
by Alex Bender October 9, 2026
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Australian History & Heritage

Macpherson and Mt Abundance

by Country Campfire Editorial October 2, 2026

Tony Hammill recounts Allan Macpherson’s ambitious attempt to establish Mount Abundance near Roma, the …

by Country Campfire Editorial October 2, 2026

J.F. Archibald

September 23, 2026
by Country Campfire Editorial September 23, 2026

Leichhardt in the Brisbane Valley

September 18, 2026
by Country Campfire Editorial September 18, 2026

Billy Mateer: The Man Who Raced the Flood

September 10, 2026
by Country Campfire Editorial September 10, 2026
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Camping & Campfires

Thai Beef Salad on the Road — Footloose Drifters

by Campfire Cooking September 24, 2026

Footloose Drifters share their quick Thai beef salad for days spent exploring and eating …

by Campfire Cooking September 24, 2026

Myroodah Crossing: Riverside Camping on the Fitzroy River, WA

September 14, 2026
by The Campground Project September 14, 2026

Ranger Nick Takes Aim at an Australian Record With Giant Australia-Shaped Meatloaf

August 25, 2026
by Alex Bender August 25, 2026

Illawara Creek Bush Camp: A Hidden Creekside Camp Near Top Springs, NT

August 11, 2026
by The Campground Project August 11, 2026
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Fresh from the Campfire

Desert Queen Baths in Karlamilyi National Park, Western Australia
Camping & Campfires

Desert Queen Baths: Remote Bush Camping in Karlamilyi National Park

by The Campground Project August 7, 2026
by The Campground Project August 7, 2026

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.

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Snowy Mountain Blood by David J Delaney featuring an Australian stockman on horseback driving brumbies through the Snowy Mountains at sunset.
Bush Poetry

Snowy Mountain Blood

by Keeping The Verse Alive August 6, 2026
by Keeping The Verse Alive August 6, 2026

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.

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True Blue Colours by James Cayce featuring Uluru, snow-capped mountains, native Australian wildlife, wattle and the Southern Cross celebrating Australia's natural beauty.
Bush Poetry

True Blue Colours

by Keeping The Verse Alive August 3, 2026
by Keeping The Verse Alive August 3, 2026

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.

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Campfire Muster August 2026 featured image with a rustic country sign, campfire, windmill and Australian rural sunset.
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Campfire Muster — August 2026

by Alex Bender August 2, 2026
by Alex Bender August 2, 2026

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.

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The Cocky and Morrie by David J Delaney featuring a faded green Morris Thousand lined up beside a Holden FC ute outside a country pub in a small Australian town.
Bush Poetry

The Cocky and Morrie

by Keeping The Verse Alive July 29, 2026
by Keeping The Verse Alive July 29, 2026

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.

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Aerial view of the Einasleigh River Bush Camp near Einasleigh in Far North Queensland showing the sandy riverbank, winding river and surrounding bushland.
Camping & Campfires

Einasleigh River Bush Camp: Peace and Birdlife on the Einasleigh River

by The Campground Project July 29, 2026
by The Campground Project July 29, 2026

Discover a peaceful free bush camp beside the Einasleigh River near Einasleigh in Far North Queensland. Gary shares his experience camping by the river, practical access tips, beautiful drone photography and an unforgettable encounter with a Wedge-tailed Eagle.

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  • Bush Poetry
    • Australian Bush Poetry
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    • Keeping The Verse Alive
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    • The Legends Project
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