Community & Business
1 October, 2025
Win for local photographer
Two photographs by Pittsworth resident Inge Gajczak have featured in the top ten winning snaps of Rural Aid’s Spirit of the Bush Photography Competition.
Other winning photo-graphs were from Wendy Tan in Allora and Tim Bateup in Goondiwindi.
This year’s competition saw a record breaking response, with 201 entrants submitting 429 photos – nearly double the number received in 2024.
Each image offered a glimpse into life on the land, showcasing everything from quiet moments of reflection to the vastness and harshness of the Australian landscape.
The ten winning images, each awarded a $250 prepaid Visa card, were selected for their ability to tell powerful stories through the lens.
Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said the competition continues to reveal the stories that often go unseen.
“This year’s photos are a moving tribute to life outside the city limits. They tell stories of perseverance, pride and connection,” Mr Warlters said.
“There’s an authenticity to these images that resonates.
“Whether it’s a family working through drought, or a breathtaking sunrise over a remote property, the spirit of the bush shines through.”
The winning images will feature across Rural Aid’s campaigns, publications and social media, helping raise awareness of life in the bush and the people who call it home.
