R.M.Williams OUTBACK magazine

20/12/2025

Mike Colman reckons one of the most important jobs he has as a brewer is educating people. So, every Saturday, Mike will be found in his two-year-old Bulla Creek brewery, between Young and Grenfell in central NSW, chatting beer nerds and newbies alike. In January and February he also runs hop tours: About one-third of the hops used in the brewery is grown on the farm where Bulla Creek is situated. In another education initiative, he runs home-brew days, where home-brewers can come in and work through a recipe with him, walking away with 20L or so of a craft beer they’ve made.

What does it take to be a beer brewer? It turns out life in the brewery is more complex than sitting around and tasting a few drops. Read the full ‘At Work’ story by Ken Eastwood in the latest issue of OUTBACK Magazine, out now.

20/12/2025

This view and a cuppa ☕

At the luxury 2-bedroom safari tents at Budgalong Lodge, near Wellington, NSW, the views are superb and the pace is slow. Read Ken Eastwood’s Travel story in the Dec/Jan edtion of OUTBACK, out now.

18/12/2025

Every December, we like to reflect back on the stories we brought you over the past year. We hope you enjoy this collection of some of our favourite photos that graced the pages of OUTBACK magazine and OUTBACK Stations in 2025.

Thank you to the talented journalists and photographers that make our publication so special!

Here are some of our favourite images from the pages of OUTBACK and OUTBACK Stations in 2025. If you like these, why not immerse yourself in beautiful photography and inspiring storytelling year-round with a subscription to OUTBACK magazine? Go to our subscriptions page to see our current offers.

18/12/2025

Brad and Belinda Seymour have reopened the Arltunga Bush Pub in the NT's East Macdonell Ranges. Listen to their journey of revitalising this historical site on the R.M.Williams OUTBACK podcast. bit.ly/Arltunga

15/12/2025

Seals, penguins and rare seabirds flock to this Australian island that’s home to stories of shipwrecks, sea monsters and secretive naval bases.

Located halfway between NSW’s South Coast and the continental shelf, Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve has tremendous natural, cultural and historic significance.

It’s been a long campaign to remove invasive grasses and pest goats. More than 190 helicopter loads of rubbish have been removed. Now, the island is an abundant wildlife haven.

The old lighthouse keeper’s quarters have been restored into accommodation for paying guests, as well as researchers, staff and volunteer guides. “It’s a very capturing place,” says one volunteer. “It’s lovely having the tourists coming through, but when the tourists leave, that’s when it’s an island. That’s when the magic happens.”

Visit Barunguba Montague Island in issue 164 of OUTBACK magazine. Out now. Story and photos By Kate Newsome.

12/12/2025

Brad and Belinda Seymour have reopened the Arltunga Bush Pub, in the NT’s East MacDonnell Ranges. Since reopening in April, the couple has been flat out catering to visitors. “We hit the ground running and we didn’t stop until September,” Belinda says. “Arltunga is on every map, but no-one really knows about it,” Brad says. “People often come to stay a night but leave after three. It’s just beautiful country, including the drive in here.”

Read Terri Cowley's story on the Arltunga Bush Pub & Eco Retreat in the Dec/Jan issue of OUTBACK magazine, out now. Photos by Peter Pap.

11/12/2025

Murray River Trails runs a four-day journey on the Murray River floodplains near Renmark, SA, combining 40km of stunning, wildlife-rich walks with the experience of living on a houseboat. More river expedition than point-to-point hike, the trip combines 40km of walking with cruises to and from a 26m solar-powered luxury houseboat, which moves to a different secluded location each day.

Read the full story by Briar Jensen in the Dec/Jan edition of OUTBACK magazine, out now.

10/12/2025

North Queensland station owner Rebecca Henry has dedicated her life to horses, from mustering to show jumping, and is an accomplished equestrian coach and course designer. Now she’s preparing ex-racehorses for life after competing with Queensland Off The Track.

Pick up a copy of the Dec/Jan edition of OUTBACK magazine to read the story. Profile and photo by Fiona Sewell.

08/12/2025

From B&Bs to theatres and breweries, old churches throughout the bush are being repurposed in many innovative ways. Have any historic churches in your town been given a new lease of life?

You can read the full story by Ken Eastwood in the new issue of OUTBACK magazine, out now.

Photo credits: Ken Eastwood, Mildura Living Magazine, Statik illusions, Jess Bickerstaff, Charles Davis.

05/12/2025

Anna Dakin points out the brilliant colours and form of Simpsons Gap, in the West Macdonnell Ranges. “We’re going to go through some of the basic watercolour painting techniques I learnt at art school in London,” she says. “I’ve diluted them down to hopefully something you can take away with you.” A semi-circle of eager participants hangs on her every word. Then a peaceful silence descends as they concentrate on creating.
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Art Tours of Australia connects people to Red Centre landscapes through in a unique way – Read the story by Terri Cowley in the Dec/Jan issue of OUTBACK magazine. Photo by Peter Pap.

02/12/2025

"My cousins Bentley, 5, and Rudy, 2, take a break after a big day helping out around the farm called Sunray. These little legends have tractors in their hearts and hay in their boots.They are certainly Sunray’s most treasured farm hands."
-Ryan Hocking, Hatherleigh, SA

Our winner of the Bush Kids page in the Dec/Jan edition of OUTBACK magazine! Email [email protected] or go to www.outbackmag.com.au/contact/readersubmissions/ for more info about all our reader sections in the mag. There’s lots of prizes to be won, including a toy CASE IH for the Bush Kids page winner, an Akubra for the Feedback winner, and Yeti dog bowls for the Working Dogs page winner!