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Righto, Champ: The Great Australian Art of Taking the Mickey

09 Sep, 2026

There is nothing quite like the great Australian tradition of taking the mickey... or 'taking the piss' as we also say! Not the nasty kind. Not the sort packed with hardcore expletives or designed to genuinely hurt someone. We are talking about those classic Aussie put-downs delivered with a grin, a raised eyebrow and just enough cheek to remind someone not to get too far ahead of themselves. Earlier this year, we shared The Ultimate...

Farm Jobs vs Agriculture Jobs: What’s the Difference?

08 Sep, 2026

Farm jobs and Agriculture jobs are often used to mean the same thing, but there is a useful difference. Farm jobs usually refer to hands-on work performed on a farm or property. Agriculture jobs are broader and include work across farms, cattle and sheep stations, feedlots, contractors, machinery businesses, livestock transport and Agribusiness. In practice, there is plenty of overlap. A Farm Hand, Station Hand, Cook or Bore Runner...

RFTTEJOBS Backs the Next Generation at the 2026 High School Campdraft

01 Sep, 2026

RFTTEJOBS.com is proud to sponsor the Stand-Out Student Award at the 2026 Ariat High School Campdraft Percentile Cup, with one deserving young competitor taking home the magnificent RFTTE trophy buckle and, quite literally, getting the “gold in the buckle”! The award will recognise a student who stands out through their sportsmanship, horsemanship, leadership, attitude and willingness to support others throughout the event. The Ariat...

What’s your Royal Flying Doctor Service story?

25 Aug, 2026

From a cranky scrub bull, horse accidents and snake bites to heart attacks, premature labour and emergency flights in the middle of the night, the Royal Flying Doctor Service has been there for generations of Australians when help was a very long way away. We recently asked RFTTE members a simple question: What’s your Royal Flying Doctor Service story? The response was extraordinary. Members shared stories of lives saved, families...

What is the worst road you have ever driven on?

20 Aug, 2026

The 20 Worst Roads in Australia, According to RFTTE Members What is the worst road you have ever driven on? We asked the RFTTE community this simple question and hundreds of answers came rattling in. There were corrugations deep enough to loosen your fillings, potholes capable of swallowing a small car, bull dust holes that could hide a vehicle and sealed highways that members reckoned were worse than the dirt tracks. We went...

Ag Recruitment Australia: Complete Employer Guide | RFTTEJOBS.com

19 Aug, 2026

Ag Recruitment in Australia: The Complete Guide Finding reliable Agricultural workers is one of the biggest challenges facing rural employers. Good Ag recruitment involves more than advertising a vacancy. Employers need to reach the right audience, explain the opportunity honestly and find candidates suited to the work, property, team and location. RFTTEJOBS.com has specialised in connecting employers with people looking for work...

How to Get a Station Hand Job in Australia (2027 Guide)

19 Aug, 2026

How to Get a Station Hand Job in Australia (2027 Guide) To get a station hand job in Australia, you need to show employers that you’re reliable, willing to learn and ready for practical livestock and station work, then back that up with a clear résumé, strong applications to pastoral companies and a good attitude at interview. This guide is for anyone trying to land their first station hand role, whether you’re planning a gap year or...

Vietnam Veterans’ Day: Jim Olive and the Beast That Was Never Ridden

18 Aug, 2026

Each year on 18 August , Australia commemorates Vietnam Veterans’ Day and honours the courage, sacrifice and service of the Australians who served during the Vietnam War. The date marks the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan , fought in a rubber plantation near Nui Dat on 18 August 1966. It was one of the fiercest battles involving Australian troops during the war. Almost 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam , more than 3,000 were...

The Best Smoko You've Ever Had: Station Cooks & Their Legendary Feeds

18 Aug, 2026

There’s something sacred about smoko on a cattle station. Whether the crew is out in the stock camp, fencing, working cattle in the yards or back at the homestead, smoko is the pause that keeps the day moving. It is not just a tea break. It is a chance to refuel, catch your breath, come up with a nickname for a mate, have a yarn and work out what still needs doing before knock-off - and yes smoko can still include a 'rolly' or...

Spanners, Bones and a Meat Cleaver: Australia’s Most Unusual Tyre Punctures

04 Aug, 2026

Anyone who spends enough time driving across rural and remote Australia will eventually hear that dreaded sound: tick, tick, tick, tick... You pull over, walk around the vehicle and discover that something has found its way into your tyre. Usually, it is a nail, screw or sharp rock. Occasionally, however, it is something so strange that you have to wonder how it was physically possible. We recently asked members of the RFTTE.com...

RFTTEJOBS Newsletters

02 Aug, 2026

Welcome to the RFTTEJOBS Weekly Newsletter Archive , your home for rural jobs, Agricultural jobs, cattle station stories, bush characters, road trains, mustering, working dogs and life across remote Australia. Published by RFTTEJOBS.com and Ringers From The Top End , each weekly edition brings together current rural and remote job opportunities , employer features and memorable stories shared around Australia’s online campfire....

18 Unspoken Rules of the Australian Bush

30 Jul, 2026

Spend enough time in the Australian bush, particularly on a cattle station, and you quickly learn that not every rule is written on a sign. Some are handed down around the kitchen table, in the stock camp or over the UHF. Others are learned the hard way, usually after leaving a gate open, arriving at the homestead in a cloud of dust or heading somewhere without enough water. Many properties will have their own set of rules written down,...

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