RURAL Aid has officially launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Australians to capture and share the beauty, strength, and resilience of rural life.
Open until August 31, 2025, the popular competition offers a powerful platform for regional communities to tell their stories through the lens.
“Every year, we are humbled by the entries we receive. Each photo is a tribute to the unwavering spirit of our farming families and communities,” said Rural Aid CEO, John Warlters.
“This competition is more than a showcase of talent – it’s a reminder of the grit and determination that keeps rural Australia going, even through the toughest times.”
Photographers are encouraged to submit a high-resolution landscape image that encapsulates the true Spirit of the Bush.
Entries can be made by tagging @ruralaid on Instagram or Facebook and using the hashtag #SOTB2025.
A panel of judges will select ten winning images, each to receive a $250 prepaid Visa card. Winners will be announced on September 15, 2025.
“This is a celebration of the people and places that make our regions special,” Mr Warlters said. “Whether it’s a hardworking farmer, a storm rolling across a paddock, or a quiet moment at sunset, every image has the power to connect Australians with the bush.”
Rural Aid encourages everyone with a passion for photography and the country to pick up their camera and show the world what the Spirit of the Bush means to them.
Submissions and full terms and conditions are also available via the Rural Aid website: www.ruralaid.org.au/spirit-of-the-bush.