Parkes' Sharon Wood has a winning photo in this year's Rural Aid Spirit of the Bush competition.
Now in its fifth year, the Spirit of the Bush photography competition received over 450 entries, which were narrowed down to 16 winning photographs, which once again highlight the rugged beauty and vibrant community spirit of Australian communities.
Each winning photographer will receive a $250 pre-paid VISA card and have their photos featured in Rural Aid’s 2025 Spirit of the Bush calendar.
Rural Aid Chief Executive Officer John Warlters noted that the quality of submissions reached new heights this year.
“It was a challenging task to select the photos for next year’s calendar,” he said.
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“Australia’s agricultural industry encompasses a diverse array of landscapes, practices, and communities, so it was essential for our calendar to vividly portray these stories and locations.”
Mr Warlters encouraged the public to support farmers by purchasing the calendar, as all proceeds will go to Rural Aid.
“By buying this calendar, you’ll not only enjoy 12 months of stunning imagery but also provide much-needed assistance to our mates in the bush,” he said.
“As Australia’s most trusted rural charity, Rural Aid stands by our farmers, offering life-changing disaster relief, fodder and water supplies, and mental health services. Our farmers play a crucial role in putting food on our tables, and purchasing a Spirit of the Bush Calendar is a simple way to say thank you.”
The 2025 Spirit of the Bush Calendar is available for pre-order on Rural Aid’s website at https://shop.ruralaid.org.au/.
List of winners: Brenda McColl, Barraba, NSW; Neil Kendall, Brisbane, QLD; Tamara Ward, Tincurrin, WA; Kellie Craft, Pittsworth, QLD; Ingrid Makowski, Vermont South VIC;
Lei'Lani Hrubizna, Booubyjan, QLD; Richard Poulish, Broome, WA; Paula McIver, Barraba, NSW; Roxanne Weston, Alpha, QLD; Martin Cansell, Grays Point, NSW; Sharon Woods, Parkes, NSW; Anna Nunn, Wooltana, SA; Debbie Cristinelli, Tambellup WA.
