This Is My Backyard

  • Matthew Hayden

    Matthew Hayden

    I consider my back yard a really big part of my life. It is an essential part of my family and the way we live. It represents who we are in a number of different ways. Not only does it represent the children’s interests and hobbies that change with their growth but also a place where I know my things such as my boat and tools will be secure and looked after.

  • Andrew McLeod

    Andrew McLeod

    Growing up in Darwin, I spent all my time outdoors. Now whenever I get a few days off, I go back and head out bush with my brother. We go out for days on end and I just love it. I take my kids and I love seeing the enjoyment in their eyes – feeling so free.

  • Brad Fittler

    Brad Fittler

    I live in Sydney and by the water so I love being outdoors with my family. My backyard means quality time with my family in the sunshine and enjoying a BBQ or some backyard footy.

  • Dermott Brereton

    Dermott Brereton

    When I’m in my backyard I know it's truly holiday time. It’s the only place where I am fully relaxed because I know all my work commitments have finished and I can just enjoy!

  • Matthew Pavlich

    Matthew Pavlich

    Throughout all my life - as a young boy growing up in Adelaide, and now as a man living in Perth - my backyard has always been all about enjoying quintessential Australian things - the outdoors, sport and laughter/good times around the BBQ with my family and friends.

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Entries for the 2012 search for Australia’s best backyard have now closed

Thanks to everybody that entered by sharing their own backyard or voting for the backyards of friends or family.

Congratulations again to the winners, who received a STIHL Product Pack worth more than $2,200, plus a traditional Australia Day BBQ in their backyard along with 20 of their friends and family, hosted by STIHL and attended by a Backyard Hero:

  • Matthew Costa, One Tree Hill (South Australia)
  • Trish Jones, Ipswich (Queensland)
  • Michael Bailey, Narre Warren (Victoria)
  • Francie Andrews, Trigg (Western Australia)
  • Amanda Ting, Woronora (New South Wales)
  • David Richards, Wandin North (Victoria) - People’s Choice Award

Watch this space for details of the 2013 competition.