Host: Mystery Park Written by Ainsley McArthur – Owner, Mystery Park. Sunrise is my favourite time of the day . . . I’m yet to convince Lachlan of the tranquility of sunrise! Although with cattle to yard up and trucks to load, he didn’t groan too much about pulling on his boots and hat to […]
Host: Dampier Downs Station Written by Anne Marie Huey – Owner, Dampier Downs Station. Only in this industry could a part-time milliner from Broome meet a fashion designer from Belgium, who would design her a fabulous dress for New York Fashion Week on the back of an empty pizza box, all at the local rodeo. […]
Host: Helen Springs Station Written by Sally Towne – Manager, Helen Springs Station. Tom Hall Hello my name is Tom Hall, I am currently employed as a station hand at Helen Springs station which is owned by S. Kidman & Co. I began my journey in the northern cattle industry at the beginning of 2013 […]
Host: Helen Springs Station Written by Luke Giblin – Outstation Manager, Brunchilly Station. My name is Luke Giblin, I am the Outstation Manager of Brunchilly. Located 120km north of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, Brunchilly is the outstation of Helen Springs. I started my station life when I was sixteen and got a job on a […]
Host: Helen Springs Station Written by Sally Towne – Manager, Helen Springs Station. The Towne Family. Hi from the Towne Tribe!!! My husband Chris and I manage Helen Springs Station, we have four gorgeous children, ten year old twins Jack and Chloe, eight year old Annabelle, and seven year old Emily! We love our amazing […]
Host: Yougawalla Pastoral Co. Written by Jane Sale – Manager, Yougawalla Pastoral Co. My sister moved to Dubai from London two years ago. You would gather from this that we are very different in our life choices, as well as many other things and have been since we grew up together. This however does not […]
Host: Gallipoli Station Written by Jacki Bishop – Overseer, Gallipoli Station. So I am writing this at the time of year when we all start saying “can’t wait for the wet, have just booked my holiday down the coast” etc. Unfortunately, the brain hears this and tends to head off early. Don’t worry, it’s not […]
Host: Nerrima Station Written by Sally Courtney – Manager, Nerrima Station. Nerrima Station ain’t no Hilton, but it is a home! From the air taken in the dry season – Homestead, the workshop, the quarters, dam, the yards, and the old stables! From March to October, Nerrima is home to six members of the stock […]
Host: Nerrima Station Written by the Mick Courtney – Manager, Nerrima Station. The stock camp works from dawn to dusk, as much as is required. This kind of work routine can be hard going, and when you add to that the fact that we all live in each other’s pockets as well, things can get […]
Host: Country Downs Station Written by Nikki Elezovich – Owner, Country Downs Station. Here we are at the end of our week’s blog and you have met our wonderful employees Jenna and Josh and caught up with both Kurt and my perspectives about our current and future endeavours. I feel that we really have been […]
Host: Kalyeeda Station Written by Barb Camp – Station Hand, Kalyeeda Station. We call it club Kalyeeda, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a big deal. They say the crew that parties together stays together and I know I’ve partied with some of the best friends you could hope to meet on the verandah […]
Host: Dampier Downs Station Written by Anne Marie Huey – Manager, Dampier Downs Station. Living and working on a cattle station can sometimes feel a little isolated. Don’t get me wrong – for a lot of people who choose this life the remoteness and lack of crowds are major drawcards. However, this doesn’t mean we […]
Host: Newcastle Waters Written by Katrina Rudd. When the opportunity arises we love to travel to local rodeos and campdrafts to let the first years try their hand at bull and bronc riding, as well as see how good they can work with their station steed in the arena. It’s also a great chance to […]
Host: Newcastle Waters Station Written by Katrina Rudd. The first round of muster can be full on at the quietest of times, and this year was no exception! With a huge demand for boat cattle and good prices for fat cows down south, as well as the annual mustering, drafting, and processing to be done […]
Host: Noreena Downs Station Written by Kate Paull – Owner, Noreena Downs Station. Living on a cattle station isn’t all hard work and no play so when the opportunity arises for a few days off work and a party everyone jumps at the chance whether it’s a local rodeo, horse racing, pre/post muster party, or […]
Host: Blina Station Written by Connie Gray – Manager, Blina. Fitzroy Rodeo – Lead up and the Actual Event This year Matt took on the enormous task of President of the Fitzroy Valley Rodeo Club. Matt and the committee (myself included) had the gargantuan task of pulling together the first rodeo of the year for […]
Host: Myroodah Station Written by Pam Daniell – Manager, Myroodah. The game of Polo, the Sport of Kings, you don’t expect to see Being played by two Indigenous Stockmen, in the Kimberley But as luck would have it, for two of our blokes that particular chance came round To spend three months with world class players, […]
Host: Manners Creek Station Written by Jodie Grant – Manager, Manners Creek Station. Every girl dreams of their wedding day, the day they get to be a princess and marry their very own prince charming. Yes I was one of those girls that had my fairy tale wedding planned and then well I met Dusty […]
Host: Carlton Hill Station Written by Clinton McCarthy – Overseer, Carlton Hills Station. Well the 2014 season at Carlton Hill is upon us once again, with a lot sweat and some small tears there has been some great opportunities for our staff! With the return of one of our past Jackaroos as the new Head […]
Host: Noreena Downs Station Written by: Kate Paull – Owner/Manager, Noreena Downs Station. During the summer months the jobs can change and vary a lot. Below are a few examples of my days and sometimes my family members. 1) When it buckets down with rain, I get super excited. Yes this will grow the grass […]
