Flying solo: gutsy women running outback properties after tragedy | Hard As Nails #5 | ABC Australia

It can be a hard and sometimes dangerous life working in outback Australia. Three graziers, who each lost their husbands in separate tragedies, have been left to run enormous, remote sheep and cattle stations.

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[Marlene-vzne]

Amazing women. True Australian courage. Take my hat off to them.

[montbrehain]

Sitting here in England I can only wonder at the strength of these ladies. They probably exist in all countries.. but Aussie ones do it at such extreme distances. Much much admiration and respect.

[jenniferharrison]

I have been feeling sorry for myself lately because I rarely see my family, and am mostly alone! This is a reminder of what one person, alone, is capable of! It is also a reminder that both my grandmother's lost their husbands early, had to run country properties, and also brought up their children and young adults alone - successfully! It's important to live each day, do something positive, and be the best you can be! 🤗😊👍

[LEE-BXVC]

What a inspiration, thank you ladies for sharing your stories.

[rmw]

Landline and gardening Australia are the best programs on television.

[sharonleis]

These ladies are what is a powerful example of overcoming life's difficulties. Not dealt easy hands but are very easily woman of the year candidates. Well done ladies. ❤️🙏🇨🇦

[markwhelan]

True blue Aussie battlers these ladies are the backbone of the outback their guts and determination is second to none. Keep on keeping ladies Australia is a magnificent place to live but it can be brutal being so far out in the bush because of the distance one needs to travel in case of emergency 10/10 for heart and determination. 💯💛💚

[roderickbowes]

WOW -- such an inspirational group of strong willed ladies . May you all continue to prosper -- God Bless all of you ! !

[annemiura]

Wonderful women, they make no fuss and keep on. My Mum was from the bush and had that same practical sense and kept going even when things got tough. Because of her, we three kids had a wonderful life. These women are truly inspiring.

[avagrego]

Love the few Aussies I have met, these are admirable women, thank you for this inspirational video.

[michaelscurr]

What a great story.
All the best for these 3 amazing women.

[boshenaw.]

Interesing. We are conditioned to believe that people on the land are somehow disadvantaged and don't have many choices, but I found that once I moved out of the city and into a small community, wild horses would not drag me back to the city. As those ladies say - the feeling of freedom and community is what makes it all worthwhile.

[Punacat]

Absolutely loved this! At a time in my own life when I am trying to decide what's next in store for me - what I want, what I think I'm capable of.... this was a welcome bit of inspiration. Thank you!

[Perspari]

Absolutely amazing what these ladies do, much respect.

[carolineputus]

I salute these gorgeous, courageous women. I was widowed at 57, after 40 years with my teenage sweetheart. I ran my own business, and continued to do so until I retired five years ago. It's very, very hard and no, you never get over it. But I was determined to build another life and I feel proud that I have done that. It's sink or swim, and these lovely women, like me, decided to swim. Thank you for such an uplifting piece. With love from the UK 🇬🇧

[margyeoman]

Lovely woman, lovely stories..
Very real woman. And Queensland, heaven!!
No winter, magnificent country!!

[nathan-nnismo]

Truly inspiring…. 💯 % Aussie inspiration. That’s what it’s all about. So much respect…. 👍🏻

[jennayoungphoto]

I needed to see this so bad. My husband passed away 7 weeks ago. If these woman can work such a large piece of land I can work 40 acres.

[genevasimmonds]

so interesting. years ago i hated the outback to the bone, just wanted to be in the city, now thinking about wanting a change, thinking about going outback, away from people.

[taragillanders]

AmazIng strong and capable women! Love from Canada