Journal

A Surprise Appearance on "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here" 2024

You never know where our Australian Merino gear will pop up! We were really surprised & extremely excited to find out that our products were being worn by the contestants in Channel 10's, "I'm ...

Offcut Challenge with Qld Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists

A couple of months ago our CEO, Kerrie, spoke at the Queensland Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists group about how Merino Country started and our 30 year journey. The members of the group are a t...

2023 Shine Awards Winners

Winners in the SHINE AWARDS have been revealed in six categories: Belief, Courage, Dedication, Grace, Passion and Spirit and a special Youth Award  Now in its seventh year, The Weekly Times Shine A...

Rural women in the spotlight: Meet the 2023 Shine Awards finalists

Now in its seventh year, the Shine Awards celebrates the achievements and contributions of women across rural and regional Australia. 124 amazing women were nominated for their outstanding work on ...

Look For Wool Campaign

There is no doubt that wool is an incredible fibre, so when we see people advocating for it, we get excited. "Look for Wool" is a new campaign founded by Sue Maree, a Sustainable Fashion Consultant...

Celebrating "Making Things" Locally

September is Manufacturing in Queensland Month, celebrating the importance of manufacturing to our economy, local jobs, driving innovation, and contributing to the community. An evening on the gree...

Truly Aussie | Quality from Sheep to Shop

The famous Australian Made, Australian Grown logo is the true mark of Aussie authenticity and ensures products that carry the logo are certified as 'genuinely Australian'. Merino Country is a true ...

Spinning the yarn of Australia's finest wool

Now in its seventh year, the Shine Awards celebrates the achievements and contributions of women across rural and regional Australia. Nominees’ stories have appeared in The Weekly Times during the ...

International Women's Day 2023 | Embrace Equity

 Happy International Women's day 2023! This year's theme is Embrace Equity - imagine a world free from bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Together we can achieve this kind of world and embrace e...

Jane Milburn Upcycling & Reducing Textile Waste | Churchill Fellowship

Jane Milburn is one of Australia's leading slow fashion and fashion waste upcycling advocates. Jane is well known for her sustainable clothing book called Slow Clothing and just this year Jane comp...