by Danielle Hipwell | Jul 1, 2025 | BLOG
For Kelly Crago, life has come full circle. From childhood days riding in tractors on her family’s farm in Marchagee to working major crime cases in Perth, she now finds herself once again under country skies, this time with a baby on her hip and a sewing machine at...
by Danielle Hipwell | Jun 9, 2025 | BLOG
From crabbing in the shallows of Frenchman’s Bay to delivering babies across regional WA, Leeonie’s journey into midwifery is a story of resilience, passion, and a deep commitment to women in rural communities. Leeonie grew up in Little Grove near Albany, WA, where...
by Danielle Hipwell | May 5, 2025 | BLOG
Krysta Guille’s story begins on a sheep and grain farm just outside Cranbrook, where she spent her childhood surrounded by wide open paddocks, two younger brothers, and a handful of beloved horses. “Life was small and safe,” she says. “I was happy with my horses, my...
by Danielle Hipwell | Apr 23, 2025 | BLOG
Born in Toronto, Canada, Danielle McNamee’s journey began in an unexpected way. While her parents were originally from Perth, their travels led to her birth overseas. A small but amusing twist in her story was discovering at 18 that she wasn’t actually an Australian...
by Danielle Hipwell | Apr 17, 2025 | BLOG
Growing up in Geraldton, surrounded by the open skies and close-knit community of regional WA, laid the foundations for a deep love of rural life for one passionate advocate of Australian agriculture. Those early years instilled in her a genuine appreciation for the...
