Country Viewpoint

Every weekday on Bush Telegraph, we're joined by one of a our regular commentators for a Country Viewpoint. This is our barometer of the bush - a social commentary on what people are concerned about at the moment.

Country Viewpoint: Bronte Atkinson from Wollongong in New South Wales

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Bronte recently decided to take on Sydney traffic...

Country Viewpoint: Astra Warren, Albany, Western Australia

Monday, December 1, 2008

Astra looks at the history of one of this country's earliest settlements, and wonders what the future holds for this coastal town.

Country Viewpoint: Bill Hampel Walpeup in north west Victoria

Friday, November 28, 2008

The Murray has particular family significance for Bill Hampel...

Country Viewpoint: Vivien Dockerty from Herberton, Far North Queensland

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Vivien looks at what's really important to us.

Country Viewpoint: Goldie Alexander, Victoria.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

When it comes to native animals we can all have pre-conceptions about how comfortable they feel in our space, as Goldie Alexander discovered recently.

Country Viewpoint: Sue Jackson from Melbourne

Monday, November 24, 2008

Today's Country Viewpoint comes from Sue Jackson from Melbourne who goes underground into the world of guerilla gardening.

Country Viewpoint: Julie Maclean, Melbourne

Friday, November 21, 2008

Julie Maclean reflects on a time when she was living in the country and it wasn't all beer and skittles.

Country Viewpoint: Anne Carson, Melbourne

Thursday, November 20, 2008

To some, mud is stinky, dirty stuff to be avoided but for today's viewpointer, Anne Carson, mudflats hold many hidden treasures.

Country Viewpoint: David Blair, Pemberton, Western Australia

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

David Blair from Pemberton in south west Western Australia questions the environmental benefits of 'cleaning up' his block

Country Viewpoint: Pam Seymour from Toowoomba, Queensland

Monday, November 17, 2008

Pam Seymour thought she was helping out, but things aren't always as they seem.

Country Viewpoint: Peter Fuller, Adelaide, South Australia

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Ever itched to have your own little place in the country? Today's Peter Fuller offers some food for thought.

Country Viewpoint: Brisbane, Queensland

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Michael Goodwin who reflects on the resonance war memorials still have today…

Country Viewpoint: Sharyn Munro, from the Upper Hunter Valley in NSW

Monday, November 10, 2008

Sharyn Munro delights in the return of swallows.

Country Viewpoint: Paul Angeloni from Aireys Inlet, Victoria

Friday, November 7, 2008

In many sleepy seaside towns around Australia, the weekend brings an influx of city people seeking a couple of days rest. But who are these weekenders?

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