23 Oct 2023

Outback Tom: Aussie journalist and TikTok sensation

From Labour Day, 11:35 am on 23 October 2023

Tom Forrest, better known as Outback Tom, has found global fame for his snappy and charming cooking videos with his grandad Steve - Outback Grandad.

The pair's recipes for outback snacks - delivered with a healthy side of humour - have proved to be a recipe for success, with their social media accounts amassing hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views.

The 'how tos' see Tom - a Yorta Yorta man and ABC journalist - not only breaking the sound barrier with his stockwhip ... but also traditional ideas of Aussie masculinity. 

Man in his 20s wearing a singlet and short shorts with his grandad in the Australian outback.

Outback Tom and Grandad's hilarious cooking videos have racked up millions of views on their social media accounts. Photo: Tom Forrest