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They’ve pulled ploughs and seeders, run pumps, and powered posthole diggers. They’ve saved towns, become a source of international trade, a driver of mad passions and shared joys. People trek across the nation in them, drag impossibly heavy sleds behind them for sport, make musical instruments out of them and venerate them. The tractor has earned its stripes in Australia, especially in the bush. Stop in any country town or outback community and you’ll invariably find a tractor nut, a collector and/or a trekker. Tractor tragics will love our cover story on tractors, which is a must read for anyone who has ever owned or wanted to own one. We’ve covered the history of tractors and previewed their future development including everything from driverless models to women and their machines. This edition also includes a beautiful photo gallery of baby wedge-tailed eagles; a historical account of the little-known Eliza Forlong, now recognised as the mother of Australia’s wool industry; and a fascinating insight into the life of Northern Territory buffalo shooter Terry Halse. Along with our usual favourites of Bush kids, Pubs, Dogs, Boots and more, we’ve launched our annual highly anticipated Christmas pack. A print subscription to OUTBACK is just one of the goodies. You’ll also get an R.M.Williams cap, an OUTBACK leather key ring and a 2014 OUTBACK Calendar and Diary. All five items are just $89.95, which is a saving of nearly 50% off the total retail prices.