Drought, flood, cold, heat, Australia is a land of contrasts and to the bushies who live off the land they would have it no other way. Is there anything more delicious than eating chops from a freshly slaughtered lamb, grilled in a shovel held over an open fire? Travelling through north east Australia as one of seven kids with two adults, six horses, four dogs and 3,000 sheep,the Drover's Daughter - Patsy Kemp - offers a fascinating insight into life in the outback.

Meet Patsy Kemp at Pittsworth library at 2.00pm on Tuesday 15 October.

Books available for purchase on the day. Bookings essential.