Martin Stringer Film & Photography

21/03/2026

27/02/2026

Excited to be heading to AIDC 2026 next week as part of the Leading Lights program.

I’ll be taking two projects into conversations across the conference.

Koroitj / Tower Hill has recently received a Creative Change Grant from Moyne Shire, supporting collaboration with Indigenous artists Brett Clarke and Yaraan Couzens Bundle.

I’ll also be continuing development conversations around Seeing the Rainforest for the Trees, focused on rainforest and wetland restoration beside the Daintree River.

Grateful for the support behind these projects and looking forward to the week ahead.

If you’re in Melbourne for AIDC, say hello.

Rainforest Rescue
Moyne Shire Council

20/02/2026

Check out my video for Rainforest Rescue!

This is the BIG one!

A thriving wetland forest on the Daintree River’s edge is within reach.

Lot 3 is ready to return to Nature 💚🌿.

This land has done its part for decades. Now, with your help, it can become a refuge for wildlife, a buffer for mangroves and a gift to the reef beyond.

This is our chance to restore balance, resilience and beauty to the Daintree floodplain. Let’s make it happen together.

Big thank you to David White from Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises for helping us explore these incredible mangrove systems and for the additional footage featured in this video.





Https://youtu.be/5Zl3_EkmuZA

20/02/2026

https://youtu.be/ynd6y5klAro

On 17 May 2025, over 180 volunteers, Traditional Owners, partners, and community members gathered for Rainforest Rescue’s 10th Annual Community Tree Planting...

19/02/2026

Fantastic storytelling and vocal abilities from both The Ocelots and Jack Raymond last night at the first Ararat Live for 2026!

"The Ocelots a compelling indie-folk group with open tuned guitar, clawhammer banjo and harmonica, the Irish twin brothers blend absurdity, sincerity and hilarious stage banter into an array of literature-inspired musings. "
You can see them playing Port Fairy Folk Festival

"There’s a quiet power in Jack Raymond’s voice — that rare mix of grit and warmth that makes you stop and listen. It’s the sound of gum leaves cracking underfoot, the hum of a night drive, the ache of home when you’ve been gone too long.
Born in The Victorian High Country, Jack grew up surrounded by mountains and stories and the roots run deep through his music. He calls it “Mountain Roots” — a blend of blues, folk and heart.
You can see Jack performing next along the East Coast of Australia"

Thanks everyone who joined and supported live music @ Ararat Live!
Steve Poltz is playing next month on March 11.
Then Malcura playing March 12 CONCERT SERIES, Ararat Town Hall.

13/01/2026

Dramatic Lightning Storm at Sunset | 41°C Catastrophic Fire Danger | Victoria

This is what happens when a calm sunset turns electric.

I filmed this spectacular storm after sunset on Friday January 9th, from a safe distance in Ararat, Victoria. Earlier that day, conditions were beyond extreme. Temperatures reached 41 degrees, with a Catastrophic fire danger rating in place. At around 2 pm in Ararat, hot winds were blowing at 41 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h.

As lightning rippled across the sky later that evening, the Streatham grassfire could be seen burning on the horizon, around 40 km away.

The fire started on 9 January and burned over 20,000 hectares, stretching all the way toward rural Skipton. As of Monday 12 January, the fire is now contained.

Thinking of everyone who is impacted by fires all over Victoria.
Thanks to friends in Australia and Overseas who have reached out. We are safe and well. We were packed and ready to evacuate during the Gariwerd / Grampians Bushfires last summer and there are fires burning around the state of Vic, more and more extreme weather.

Massive thanks to the CFA, SES, all first responders, and everyone who has been dealing with bushfires across Victoria. Your work protects lives, land, and communities.
⚠️ Important reminder
Please make sure you have a fire plan, look out for others, and stay safe.
👉 Discuss your emergency plan with family.
👉 Use the VicEmergency app.
👉 Dig out the battery radio 📻
👉 Check the batteries
👉 Tune into your local emergency broadcaster ABC Local 📡
✍️ Analog always wins when digital fails. Be ready to go retro.
👉 Please leave water out for the wildlife

Video © Martin Stringer

CFA (Country Fire Authority)
fans

VicEmergency
Victoria State Emergency Service
SES Ararat Unit
ABC South West VIC
ABC News
ABC Melbourne
Ararat Regional Images
The Ararat Advocate
Higgins Storm Chasing
Victorian Storm Chasers
Victorian Storm Chaser’s Photography

13/01/2026

Dramatic Lightning Storm at Sunset | 41°C Catastrophic Fire Danger | Victoria

This is what happens when a calm sunset turns electric.

I filmed this spectacular storm after sunset on Friday January 9th, from a safe distance in Ararat, Victoria. Earlier that day, conditions were beyond extreme. Temperatures reached 41 degrees, with a Catastrophic fire danger rating in place. At around 2 pm in Ararat, hot winds were blowing at 41 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h.

As lightning rippled across the sky later that evening, the Streatham grassfire could be seen burning on the horizon, around 40 km away.

The fire started on 9 January and burned over 20,000 hectares, stretching all the way toward rural Skipton. As of Monday 12 January, the fire is now contained.

Thinking of everyone who is impacted by fires all over Victoria.
Thanks to friends in Australia and Overseas who have reached out. We are safe and well. We were packed and ready to evacuate during the Gariwerd / Grampians Bushfires last summer and there are fires burning around the state of Vic, more and more extreme weather.

Massive thanks to the CFA, SES, all first responders, and everyone who has been dealing with bushfires across Victoria. Your work protects lives, land, and communities.
⚠️ Important reminder
Please make sure you have a fire plan, look out for others, and stay safe.
👉 Discuss your emergency plan with family.
👉 Use the VicEmergency app.
👉 Dig out the battery radio 📻
👉 Check the batteries
👉 Tune into your local emergency broadcaster ABC Local 📡
✍️ Analog always wins when digital fails. Be ready to go retro.

CFA (Country Fire Authority)
fans

VicEmergency
Victoria State Emergency Service
SES Ararat Unit
ABC South West VIC
ABC News
ABC Melbourne
Ararat Residents Page
Ararat Regional Images
The Ararat Advocate
Extreme Weather Club
Higgins Storm Chasing
Victorian Storm Chasers

This is what happens when a calm sunset turns electric.I filmed this spectacular storm after sunset on Friday January 9th, from a safe distance in Ararat, Vi...

04/12/2025

Check out my latest video for Rainforest Rescue!
This is the BIG one!
A thriving wetland forest on the Daintree River’s edge is within reach.
Lot 3 is ready to return to Nature 💚🌿.
This land has done its part for decades. Now, with your help, it can become a refuge for wildlife, a buffer for mangroves and a gift to the reef beyond.
This is our chance to restore balance, resilience and beauty to the Daintree floodplain. Let’s make it happen together.

Big thank you to David White from Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises for helping us explore these incredible mangrove systems and for the additional footage featured in this video.

02/12/2025

Check out my latest video for Rainforest Rescue!
This is the BIG one!

A thriving wetland forest on the Daintree River’s edge is within reach.
Lot 3 is ready to return to Nature 💚🌿.

This land has done its part for decades. Now, with your help, it can become a refuge for wildlife, a buffer for mangroves and a gift to the reef beyond.

This is our chance to restore balance, resilience and beauty to the Daintree floodplain. Let’s make it happen together.

Big thank you to David White from Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises for helping us explore these incredible mangrove systems and for the additional footage featured in this video.



Https://youtu.be/5Zl3_EkmuZA

🌳 On the banks of the Daintree River, a great wetland forest once thrived.With your help, we can begin to bring it back to life. Are you in?Realising our ma...

25/11/2025

A thriving wetland forest on the Daintree River’s edge is within reach.
Lot 3 is ready to return to Nature 💚🌿.
This land has done its part for decades. Now, with your help, it can become a refuge for wildlife, a buffer for mangroves and a gift to the reef beyond.
This is our chance to restore balance, resilience and beauty to the Daintree floodplain. Let’s make it happen together.
Donate today:
👉 www.rainforestrescue.org.au/lot-3
Watch in 4K on YouTube:
👉 https://youtu.be/5Zl3_EkmuZA
📹️: Martin Stringer

Big thank you to David White from Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises for helping us explore these incredible mangrove systems and for the additional footage featured in this video.