Host: De Grey Station Written by David Corpe, 2nd year Stationhand – De Grey Station It’s not surprising how many Kiwis come over to north Western Australia to muster cattle for a living. The adrenalin, the long days, the heat and dust of the red dirt coursing through your veins. Its vastly different to home, rolling […]
Written by Steph Coombes, Central Station editor If you’re reading this, chances are that you’ve seen a parody video called “Breedin’” set to the song “Breathin’” by pop princess Ariana Grande. If not, hold your horses, and watch the video first by clicking here. The song, sung from a cow’s point of view, makes mention […]
Host: Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Written by Alana Moller – Star of Hope Station, Central Queensland. You’ve heard from me before, I am Alana and I live at Star of Hope Station in Queensland with my husband Scott and our three daughters Mykenzie (when she is home from boarding school), Zarah and Addison. I like to […]
Written by Steph Coombes, Central Station editor In 2015 and 2016 I attended Kansas State University, studying a Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication. As a part of my degree, I was required to undertake a research thesis. It wasn’t difficult for me to choose a research topic. I’ve been a passionate […]
I would like to welcome both Vendors & Buyers to this years Fitzroy Crossing Bull Sale. The sale continues to go from strength to strength – this is off the back of committed vendors supplying year in year out good quality functional bulls that are breed to succeed in pastoral conditions. 2019 has been a challenging season right […]
Host: Mulyie Homestead (De Grey Station) Written by Alex Blood, Luke Ready and Callana Toyne Recently a Stress-Free Stock Handling course run by Bruce Mainard was conducted at DeGrey station, the following is an account by a few of the staff members who attended. Alex Blood, WA, second year ringer Poly and stockwhips to waddles […]
Host: De Grey Station Written by Jemma Kitton, 1st year station hand – De Grey Station After having a taste of life in the north late last year, there was a need for me to go north again to experience a whole season as a ringer. Coming from a family cropping enterprise in Mullewa, WA, […]
Host: Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Written by Jo Kanny, Wagga Wagga Station, Yalgoo, Western Australia. I am regularly asked “don’t you get bored out there?” but anyone who has experienced and lived station life knows that there is very little risk of this ever happening! Jakob & Josh 2017 School Photos. I was born and raised […]
Written by Steph Coombes, Central Station editor In 2015 and 2016 I attended Kansas State University, studying a Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication. As a part of my degree, I was required to undertake a research thesis. It wasn’t difficult for me to choose a research topic. I’ve been a passionate “agvocate” […]
Written by Nic Kentish, Resource Consulting Services Bad habits generally creep in slowly. My friend who happens to also be my livestock selling agent has developed a bad habit over his career. He sometimes says to me, “I can get rid of those cows for you.” Or, “I will quit those lambs for you.” I […]
Host: Mulyie Homestead (De Grey Station) Written by Duggie Brownlie, Overseer It had been a long day, mustering in a mob of cattle that didn’t really want to be mustered that day. It was mostly through river country and while the horse crew had done their best, us fools on motorbikes had spent a lot […]
Written by Steph Coombes, Central Station editor In 2015 and 2016 I attended Kansas State University, studying a Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication. As a part of my degree, I was required to undertake a research thesis. It wasn’t difficult for me to choose a research topic. I’ve been a passionate “agvocate” […]
Host: De Grey Station Written by Trent Walk, Mechanic – De Grey Station My girlfriend and I decided that we should pack up our lives in NSW to try our hand at the station life in WA, her as a ringer and me as the mechanic. I’ve always been mechanically minded. I enjoy figuring out […]
Host: Mallina Station Written by Tully, Governess – Mallina Station On the 10th of August 2018 I started my journey as a governess. A governess is someone who helps out in the schoolroom and supervises the children’s learning. The kids have teachers who are based at the School of the Air for that area but as […]
Host: Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Written by Frances Frahn, Holowiliena Station, Flinders Ranges SA Families who school their kids through distance education usually either employ a governess for day-to-day supervision in the schoolroom, or the Mum teaches her own kids. I’ve got a bit of experience in both situations now – here’s some of my story. […]
Written by Steph Coombes, Central Station editor In 2015 and 2016 I attended Kansas State University, studying a Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication. As a part of my degree, I was required to undertake a research thesis. It wasn’t difficult for me to choose a research topic. I’ve been a passionate “agvocate” […]
Written by Steph Coombes, Central Station editor I had a boss once who had spent a fair part of his career working in the Defence Force and was still heavily involved in the Army Reserves. He’d often mention how he had to go and pick up the Minister for War and Finance or go meet […]
Host: Mulyie Homestead (De Grey Station) Written by Duggie Brownlie, Overseer Office Life Station Life 5 AM Still in bed Waking up to the splendours of pre-dawn 5:30 AM Still in bed Home cooked bacon and eggs for breakfast 6 AM Still in bed Team meeting, discussing the days plans and preparing work vehicle, Be […]
Host: Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Written by Olivia O’Neill, Derwent Station, Northern Territory My name is Olivia O’Neill and I live at Derwent Station with my husband, Padraic and we have 3 children, Patrick (8), Kathleen (6) and Ashling (4). My husband and I are from Ireland and on 11th March 2011, we flew into our […]
Written by Steph Coombes, Central Station editor In 2015 and 2016 I attended Kansas State University, studying a Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication. As a part of my degree, I was required to undertake a research thesis. It wasn’t difficult for me to choose a research topic. I’ve been a passionate “agvocate” […]
