Bush spirit in focus

Bush spirit in focus

The resilience, humour, beauty and everyday life of rural Australia have been brought into sharp focus with Rural Aid announcing the winners of its 2026 Spirit of the Bush photography competition. The annual competition, now in its sixth year, celebrates the people, landscapes and communities that make up the fabric of rural and regional Australia. While the winners come from across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia, th…

The spirit of the bush shines through in Rural Aid photography competition: Rural Aid

Rural Aid has announced the 12 winners of its 2026 Spirit of the Bush photography competition, celebrating the people, landscapes, resilience and everyday moments that capture the true spirit of rural and regional Australia ... For winner Catherine Philips from Middlemount, Queensland, the competition was an opportunity to celebrate the families who live and work in rural communities.