Up the Creek? Not now. Aug 26, 2026 I know, I know - it's a question you've been asking yourself for years: How big is the world's largest cattle station? Well, it occupies... Read more
Choosing the long road Aug 7, 2026 At 15,000km the Big Lap of Australia is the ultimate road trip. It's a route the Australian adventurer Spida has driven several times. Having fallen... Read more
Narrow boaters upgrade to lithium Jun 26, 2026 After eight years living aboard their narrow boat Welsh Wizard, Dave and Paula Hill reflect on their experience of off-grid power - Lead acid, and... Read more
Irrigating Two-million Acres May 29, 2026 Madura Plains is a remote sheep station on Nullarbor, an arid, treeless limestone plain of 200,0000km² in south Australia. Its viability depends on bore holes,... Read more
Energy security guarantees town’s water supply May 20, 2026 A remote reservoir which provides drinking water to over 35,000 customers is entirely monitored and controlled by an off-grid power installation which must not fail.... Read more
New Dawn for Antarctic Research station Mar 20, 2026 Most Antarctic research stations rely heavily on diesel generators. The fuel has to be transported over vast distances at high cost and with environmental risks... Read more
Is it safe to step outside? Mar 6, 2026 Long after the guns fall silent, land mines and unexploded ammunition continue to blight the lives and livelihoods of people who live inside conflict zones.... Read more
Fresh water from the sea Feb 12, 2026 Two of Turkey's most abundant resources - sun and sea - are being combined to create a very precious one: drinking water. In regions like... Read more
Water for the Buffalo Dec 19, 2025 Water is the life-blood of Intermountain Bison, in Idaho, USA. They rear grass-fed America Bison to produce top quality, low-fat, healthy meat for discerning customers.... Read more
