In the first of a series of themed episodes about the Economic Value of the Outback Way, Helen speaks with Rick Britton about Boulia and the Pastoral Industry. In upcoming episodes Helen will speak to people from other industries about how the sealing of the Outback Way has value not only to people who live in the area, but more broadly to The Australian economy too. Rick is a Pastoralist and Grazier, and also the Mayor of Boulia in QLD. Rick tells us a bit about his story as a 5th generation family beef enterprise, and about the operation he runs. Helen and Rick also discuss the value of having the Outback Way sealed, compared to when it was dirt, to Rick's business personally, and also the benefits to the Boulia Shire and the Pastoral Industry of NT and QLD. You can also listen to Rick's other interview on the Outback Way Podcast, way back in 2018 in Season 1, here: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=250536 Thank you for tuning into the Outback Way podcast. If you are enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review. And if you're really enjoying our podcast, you may like to become a contributor: through our Outback Way store for $5 you can help with the production of our podcast. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @OutbackWay1 You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut. The Outback Way Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.