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

24 Dec, 2025

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 ,...

Sarawak Stock Take (1985) – A Rare Look Back at Northern Australia’s Cattle Heritage

26 Nov, 2025

Every now and then, a piece of outback history resurfaces that perfectly captures the spirit, scale and character of cattle station life. Sarawak Stock Take (1985) is one of those gems - a classic documentary featuring the Malaysian-owned Rosewood stockcamp and the very first live exports to Malaysia, paired with breathtaking aerial footage across some of northern Australia’s most iconic country. I first discovered this documentary a...

Govies, Gowns & Ringers Rugby

23 Nov, 2025

It was great to see the cattle station community come together again in mid-November. After a long season, it was time for cattle station staff to let their hair down in Katherine, NT... on Friday night, it was the Govies Gala, celebrating the tireless work of Governesses, Home Tutors and Nannies, where frocks were donned and penguin suits dusted off. On the Saturday, hamstrings stretched and boots strapped on, it was a day of Ringers Rugby...

'So It’s Your First Rodeo'

15 Nov, 2025

Darcy McKenzie from Yaralla Droughtmasters near Blackwater, QLD took to the stage in Roma, in front of more than 250 people at the Young Beef Producers Forum in November 2025, sharing his experience in the Advancing Beef Leaders Program. As part of the ABL group, Darcy helped create the booklet “So It’s Your First Rodeo,” designed to support those starting out in the beef industry, on a cattle station in particular....

Kimberley Cattle Indo Bound... Maitie Webb's Journey North

01 Nov, 2025

I first met Maitland 'Maitie' Webb back in 2018 at the Birdsville Races. She was helping out with her Dad's helicopter business, and even in our brief chat back then, it was clear she was destined to head north. Fast forward seven years, and at just 29, Maitie’s already carved out quite a career - I fired off a few questions while she was Indo-bound on a live export boat... How did you end up on a boat to Indonesia? Maitie: I’d...

Flying High Across the Top End: The Story of ‘The Flying Vet’

31 Oct, 2025

Step back in time with The Flying Vet , a fascinating documentary that follows David Bradley and his wife Susan, operators of the world’s largest veterinary practice. From their tiny Cessna flying out of Kununurra, David served cattle stations across northern Australia, with David being an integral part of the fight against TB in the Top End. The film captures breathtaking aerial shots, raw and authentic stock work, and plenty of...

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