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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

The Campground Project featured image showing an Australian bush campground with a campfire, tent, river and Country Campfire branding.
Camping & Campfires

The Campground Project

by Alex Bender July 4, 2026
by Alex Bender July 4, 2026

The Campground Project is Country Campfire’s long-term mission to collect real campground yarns, photos and practical notes from people who’ve actually camped there.

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Snowy Mountains hut stories project preserving the history of high country huts
Australian History & Heritage

Every Hut Has a Story: The Snowy Mountains Hut Stories Project Begins

by Alex Bender June 24, 2026
by Alex Bender June 24, 2026

Country Campfire is launching the Snowy Mountains Hut Stories Project to preserve the stories, photos and history of the huts of the Australian high country.

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The Country Campfire Legends Project preserving Australian bush poetry, country music, storytellers, photographers and rural heritage.
Campfire Nation

The Country Campfire Legends Project

by Alex Bender June 22, 2026
by Alex Bender June 22, 2026

The Country Campfire Legends Project aims to preserve Australian bush poetry, country music, rural stories and the people helping keep country culture alive for future generations.

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Eight bush poets on horseback in the Australian High Country celebrating Episode 100 of the Country Campfire Bush Poetry Podcast.
Bush Poetry

The Day Eight Bush Poets Rebuilt The Man From Snowy River

by Alex Bender June 10, 2026
by Alex Bender June 10, 2026

Back in 2020, I made a promise. “A bush poem a day.” Every day…

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Woods Point Campground on the Snowy River in East Gippsland Victoria featuring riverside camping, picnic tables and fire pits.
Camping & Campfires

Woods Point Campground: A Hidden Gem On The Snowy River

by The Campground Project April 11, 2024
by The Campground Project April 11, 2024

Woods Point Campground is a free riverside campground on the Snowy River near Orbost in East Gippsland. With sandy beaches, shady campsites and plenty of space to relax, it’s easy to see why this hidden gem is a favourite among campers.

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Brou Lake Campground on the NSW South Coast featuring beach camping, coastal scenery and bushland near Narooma.
Camping & Campfires

Brou Lake Campground: Beach Camping On The NSW South Coast

by The Campground Project April 8, 2024
by The Campground Project April 8, 2024

Brou Lake Campground is a peaceful coastal campground between Narooma and Batemans Bay, offering bush camping, wildlife, beach access and stunning South Coast scenery.

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  • About
  • Bush Poetry
    • Australian Bush Poetry
    • Bush Poetry Podcast
    • Keeping The Verse Alive
  • Contributing Legends
  • Projects
    • Keeping The Verse Alive
    • The Campground Project
    • The Legends Project
    • The Snowy Mtns Hut Project
  • Contact Us
© 2026 Country Campfire. All rights reserved. Preserving Australian country culture.

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