This entry was one of the finalists in our 2015 Birthday Competition and was written by Grace Hambling. During 2009 to early 2010 my life had been spiralling out of control with the constant parties, drinking, and even a lift home in the back of a police car. I really needed a change, and fast. About […]
This entry was one of the finalists in our 2015 Birthday Competition and was written by Shorna Ross. I’ve been living and working on cattle stations mostly in the Pilbara since I finished school in Victoria in 2007, left my family farm, and headed West to chase my dream of being a Jillaroo on a station […]
This entry was one of the finalists in our 2015 Birthday Competition and was written by Emma Hawkins. Fear. A gut wrenching, body shaking, skid mark inducing gift to humanity. There are many fears in life. Fear of death, animals, clowns, peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth (Arachibutyrophobia), and the list goes […]
Host: Fortescue Helicopters Written by Weldon Percy – Owner and Chief Pilot, Fortescue Helicopters. Last year I wrote a post about wanting to be a helicopter pilot. This year, I have now had almost two years of being Chief Pilot and a shareholder of an aerial mustering company; I thought I’d share some of my […]
Host: Fortescue Helicopters Written by Weldon Percy – Owner and Chief Pilot, Fortescue Helicopters. On the 29th of July 2015 the pastoral and helicopter industry alike lost an iconic figure. Mr Ross McDowell from Rossy Rotor Aviation, a fellow mustering pilot and company in the Pilbara, was reported missing and later found to have passed […]
Host: Fortescue Helicopters Written by Weldon Percy – Owner and Chief Pilot, Fortescue Helicopters. I often find that I get asked what we do outside of mustering season, some people asking as if they think we can’t or wouldn’t do anything else. Well, really the only answer to the question, “what do we do” is […]
Host: Fortescue Helicopters Written by Weldon Percy – Owner and Chief Pilot, Fortescue Helicopters. G’Day and welcome back to Fortescue Helicopters for our first post as hosts for 2015. A lake system at Mulga Downs Station which is near the dry stretch of the Fortescue River. Photo: Weldon Percy. Thank you to all our loyal […]
Editor’s Note: Felicity Brown is a dear member of the Central Station family and wider northern beef industry community. Central Station’s editor Steph was delighted to travel to NYC recently to attend Felicity’s first solo show at New York Fashion Week. Imagine big blue open skies and red dirt for as far as the eye […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Barry Keough – Owner, Abingdon Downs. I love rain. I can never get enough of it so when the first rains come at the start of the wet season I am like a crazed child splashing about in the rain, often being referred to as a “loon”. What the […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Barry Keough – Owner, Abingdon Downs. During mustering season things get pretty busy and days are long and hard. When there is the odd day off everyone likes to relax, catch up on washing, and go fishing and swimming. Our river is everyone’s playground; we do have crocodiles, but […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Jason Kohler – Headstockman/Manager, Abingdon Downs. Jason has been employed with us for nearly 11 years. “Bush, Bush, Bush, Heifer, BLOCK UP – fat cow!”. There’s never a dull moment when drafting cattle so it pays to stay alert. It all starts with a muster the day before where we […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Renee Kohler – Staff, Abingdon Downs. Renee has been employed nearly 11 years and is the wife of Head Stockman/Manager Jason Kohler. With the end of the year approaching so is the fire season. We aim to burn some of our country before first storms to get good grass […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Barry Keough – Owner, Abingdon Downs. Our staff are currently at one of our mustering camps (Harry’s) which is approximately 20km from the homestead. The duration at Harry’s Camp lasts about four to five weeks, most times without a break in between. Harry’s Camp sits on the bank of […]
This blog is the winning entry in our 2nd Birthday blog competition. Well done Alexandra! Hi There! My name is Alexandra and below is my submission for the birthday blog competition. Originally I intended for this entry to be a photo essay because I think that the images themselves give a good insight into the […]
Host: Glenormiston Station Written by Lynette Templeton – Governess, Glenormiston. I would like to introduce Lynette Templeton our Governess, this may be Lyn’s first year as a Govy but she has taken to it like a fish to water despite the challenges of working with a curriculum so different to what most people have grown […]
Host: Glenormiston Station Written by Nigel Binks – Bore Runner, Glenormiston. One of the most important jobs on the Station is the Bore runner’s job, making sure the stock have water, without water there is no stock! Nigel Binks is our Bore runner and we are glad to have him, he is reliable and honest […]
Host: Glenormiston Station Written by Becki Carr – Station Cook, Glenormiston. I’m very happy to introduce to you our very busy cook Becki Carr. Becki came to work with us in June last year and is a very valuable member in our team. She is organised, clean, cooks a fantastic meal, and is always looking […]
Host: Glenormiston Station Written by Gretta Allan – Head Stockwoman, Glenormiston. I am proud to introduce to you Gretta Allan our Head stockman or Head stockperson if you will, Gretta has come to us as a first year head stockman this year but is backed with plenty or knowledge and experience. Those of us who […]
Host: Glenormiston Station Written by Jess Coster – Station Hand, Glenormiston. Jess Coster is our longest serving member on Glenormiston and has been a huge help to us all, there’s nothing like turning up to a new station and having someone stick around and be kind enough to help you out with their knowledge of […]
Host: Glenormiston Station Written by Nicky Gurney – Manager, Glenormiston. Hello my name is Necleisha Gurney, aka Nicky – my name is a tongue twister for most, and my husband’s name is Ryan. We live here along with our two beautiful daughters Gracie (5) and Emma (3) on Glenormiston Station in Queensland’s North West Channel […]
