Episode 64. Norman Fisher – The Croc wrangling, buffalo breeding Cattleman
We all know that when you work on a cattle station, you’re bound to come across creatures other than cattle.
If you’re in the desert country, it might be camels and donkeys – and if you’re way up high in the top end, you’ll probably see water buffalo, and if you’re lucky… or … well… unlucky… a crocodile.
Norman Fisher was born and bred in the Top End of the Northern Territory, and his family not only ran cattle, but domesticated their own herd of buffalo.
However, seeing as one of their stations also had its own supply of saltwater crocodiles – Norman thought he’d try his hand working with them too!
In this episode, Steph asks Norman about what it’s like to work with both livestock and crocs – this is a yarn you don’t want to miss!
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The Connellan Airways Trust is a non-profit organisation working to improve the lives of people living and working in outback places across Australia.
The Trust offers a range of grant opportunities, major awards and scholarships. Each program has its own focus areas and objectives; however, the overarching mission of the Trust is to fund projects for individuals and organisations that advance the outback.
There is a heavy focus on education and health outcomes, whilst also encouraging passion and innovation projects that embody the pioneering spirit of founder E.J Connellan.
Through their programs we aim to reduce the negative impact of isolation and distance and enable people to pursue their goals, irrespective of their location.
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