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    Andy Carbone | From cattle stations to TV stations - Andy's journey is one of reflection and regeneration

    en-auNovember 15, 2021

    About this Episode

    In this episode Charlie chats with Andy Carbone about his regenerative journey so far. Andy Carbone started his life on a Central Queensland cattle station before trying his hand at acting, screen writing and film directing. A career and life change that stood him in good stead for a number of challenges that he would face on his own journey, which eventually lead him to the world of regenerative farming.

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