Host: Southampton Written by – Kylie Savidge, Owner, Southampton Station. Continuing the theme of children and animals, the story I am about to tell you occurred during the Easter muster, fortunately with a happy outcome. Please be aware that there is one photo in this story that may be a little off putting for some […]
Host: Southampton Written by – Kylie Savidge, Owner, Southampton Station. After four years as a contributor to the Central Station blog, I feel like I am an old campaigner and have told all the stories that one can tell about their lives living on the land in rural Queensland. But it seems that I have […]
Host: Miss Chardy I was thinking the other day what a very unique way of life we lead up here on an outback cattle station. You see, back in 2001, when I first came up to work in the NT I used to think everyone would love this sort of lifestyle. Why on earth wouldn’t you […]
Host: Miss Chardy Boy, I know I say this all the time, but seriously . . . where has the year gone and how . . . HOW can it be June already???? I have been so slack with my blog posts of late . . . I am not sure if I just haven’t been […]
Host: Miss Chardy Things are in full swing here at Chardy Central. It seems the rain has finally gone and mustering got underway a couple of weeks ago now. I still can’t believe it is now nearly the middle of April. Before the crew can start mustering they have to get all their ducks in a […]
Host: Miss Chardy Well it is the school holidays which means time for another sleepover. Harry has been hatching a plan with his little friend next door for about two weeks. They had it all sorted. Now you know that when I say neighbour it isn’t as simple as walking out the front door and 20 […]
Host: Miss Chardy Sick kids. It is the pits isn’t it, so scary. I mean, I get worried (and totally freak out) when a jackaroo comes to me with a cut on his eyebrow that needs stitches (may or may not have happened last week) so can you imagine how much it worries me when one […]
Host: Kent Saddlery Written by Helen Kent. This story excerpt has been contributed by Lyle and Helen Kent of Kent Saddlery from their book “Stories of Australian Country People“.’ “Well, I actually sorta grew up in the Territory and Kimberleys. I was born in 1933; I’m from Toowoomba in Queensland and I left school at 11. […]
Host: Kent Saddlery Written by Helen Kent. This story excerpt has been contributed by Lyle and Helen Kent of Kent Saddlery from their book “Stories of Australian Country People“. Mugs of tea have been poured and a plate of freshly-baked Anzac biscuits sits in the middle of the table, begging to be dunked and enjoyed. Overhead, […]
Host: Kent Saddlery Written by Helen Kent. This story excerpt has been contributed by Lyle and Helen Kent of Kent Saddlery from their book “Stories of Australian Country People“. Returning to the couple’s time at Walhallow, where any self-respecting crocodile would never be found, the Daniell family have accumulated memories of moments and events, which in […]
Host: Kent Saddlery Written by Helen Kent. This tribute and story excerpt has been contributed by Lyle and Helen Kent of Kent Saddlery, from their book “Stories of Australian Country People“. Following the recent passing of Merv Wortley Senior of Ruby Plains Station, Halls Creek, WA, we received more sad news from Allan Fogarty of Lucy Creek Station, […]
Host: Kent Saddlery Written by Helen Kent. This tribute and story excerpt has been contributed by Lyle and Helen Kent of Kent Saddlery. Recently, it was with great sadness that we received news from Jenny Rigg of Ruby Plains Station, Halls Creek, WA that Merv Wortley Senior had died. The father of Merv Wortley, current manager […]
Host: AG Workforce There is a real sense of positivity in the agricultural industry when it comes to research and development. There are always more innovating ways to do things and solutions to old problems which are being rapidly introduced. It has been clear that technology in the agricultural industry is continually developing. In the […]
Host: AG Workforce There are different approaches and steps each Recruiter takes to find the best suited Jobseeker to fill a position. What it comes down to is the needs of the client and the type of position, skills, and experience required. Recruiters have a certain criteria to adhere to with each client and job […]
Host: AG Workforce This weeks’ host is Ag Workforce. They’ve shared their experience in agricultural recruitment, including job seeking and interview tips – now it’s time to hear what their clients think about their service! Employee testimonials “I saw all the photos and jobs on Instagram and loved them! It was so much easier to […]
Host: AG Workforce Source: Stockgirl Tara So you have passed the preliminary part of the recruitment process and now you are lined up with an interview with a potential Employer, first by phone, and then a face to face to follow. Our Recruitment Team has created some vital interview tips to help you in securing […]
Host: AG Workforce Are you looking for a role in the agricultural industry? Let the team at AG Workforce take the headache out of finding that perfect rural job. We have many years’ experience in agricultural recruitment and have a network of agricultural jobs across every state and territory of Australia. We aim to make […]
Host: AG Workforce AG Workforce is a privately owned Agricultural Recruitment Agency based in Toowoomba, Queensland. Since 2005 we have been supplying casual, seasonal, and permanent staff across all areas of agriculture and livestock industries Australia wide. The seed was sown after the employment landscape changed when the mining boom exploded and workers up and […]
Host: Horsemanship Linked Learning Written by Shorna Ross I read a quote the other day which really struck a chord with me: “A great horse will change your life. The truly special ones define it . . . ” Throughout my life I have had opportunities to work with more than one truly special one. A […]
Host: Horsemanship Linked Learning Written by Shorna Ross 2012 saw a pretty big change for me, I decided to exchange the stock camp for the schoolroom and become the Governess or ‘Govie’ at Sylvania Station near Newman. I initially had one very cool little student in Year One through Port Hedland School of the Air. […]
