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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...

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,...

How Agricultural Recruitment Agencies Work

29 Jul, 2026

How Agricultural Recruitment Agencies Work Agricultural recruitment agencies help employers find workers for farms, cattle and sheep stations, feedlots, cropping operations, Agribusinesses and other rural workplaces. Unlike general city recruiters, specialist Agricultural employment agencies must understand remote locations, accommodation, seasonal timing, practical skills and the realities of living and working on the land. This...

Ag Recruitment Australia: Complete Employer Guide | RFTTEJOBS.com

28 Jul, 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...

Managing Country with Purpose: Ross Stanes of Lyndavale Station

28 Jul, 2026

Celebrating Australia's outback, landscapes and people. Celebrating the people of the pastoral industry As part of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 (IYRP), the Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is highlighting the people who drive the pastoral industry and showcasing the importance of rangelands. With around 75% of the Australian continent covered, rangelands are an iconic feature of...

From Darwin to the Ekka: Meet NT Cattle Parader Alyssa Harris

21 Jul, 2026

Seventeen-year-old Alyssa Harris only entered her first cattle-parading competition in 2025. A little over a year later, she is preparing to represent the Northern Territory on the national stage at the Ekka in Brisbane. Alyssa earned the opportunity after being named the 2025 State Champion Parader at the Royal Darwin Show. This August, she will compete against some of Australia's best young cattle handlers at the 2026 Agricultural...

"If It Helps One Kid Chase Their Dream..."

17 Jul, 2026

It took me a while to convince Ben Young to let me feature him the RFTTEJOBS newsletter. Like many ringers, Ben isn't one for the limelight. But eventually he agreed, telling me: "If this helps one kid to have confidence to leave his or her hometown and head north to chase their dreams, I guess it's worth it." That's a pretty good reason. At just 24 years old, Ben has already packed plenty into his cattle industry journey. Growing up...

What's It Really Like Being a Governess on a Cattle Station? Holly Gorroick Shares Her Story

15 Jul, 2026

When most people think about working on a cattle station, they picture ringers, helicopters and horses. But behind the scenes there's another role that's just as important. The Governess, or 'Govie' as they're affectionately known. Twenty-year-old Holly Gorroick from Ipswich, Queensland, has spent the past two years working as a Governess on a family-owned cattle station in the Gulf of Carpentaria region of the Northern Territory,...

How to Become a Mustering Pilot in Australia: Donal Sullivan's Story

14 Jul, 2026

At 31, Donal Sullivan has experienced cattle station life from almost every angle. She grew up on a cattle station near Katherine in the Northern Territory, worked on the ground in stock camps and kitchens, flew helicopters as a professional mustering pilot across northern Australia, and has now returned home to work on the family property. Today, mustering pilots are in demand across northern Australia, helping pastoral companies move...

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

10 Jul, 2026

How to Get a Station Hand Job in Australia (2027 Guide) Everything you need to know to land your first cattle station job, impress employers and kick-start a career in Australia’s livestock industry. Jump to a Section What is a station hand? Do you need experience? Station hand readiness checklist Licences and qualifications Practical skills employers value How to prepare your résumé Writing your...

The Blokes Under The Brim at Brunette

07 Jul, 2026

How 17-year-old Annie-Maree Martin is capturing the spirit of Australia's ringers, one portrait at a time. Every June, the Brunette Races draw people from every corner of northern Australia to the legendary Brunette Downs Station on the Barkly Tableland. Dating back to 1910, when neighbouring stations Alexandria, Brunette Downs and Creswell Downs established the A.B.C. Amateur Race Club, the races have become one of the Northern...

What Does 'Ringers from the Top End' Mean? History & Modern Jobs Explained

30 Jun, 2026

If you’ve spent any time in the Australian outback or working in agriculture, you’ve probably heard the phrase ' Ringers from the Top End.' But what does it really mean, and where does it come from? In this post, we’ll explore the history, the modern meaning, and the jobs associated with this iconic outback term. What is a “Ringer from the Top End”? A 'ringer from the top end' refers to a highly skilled stock worker, or ringer ,...

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