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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 Get a Station Hand Job in Australia (2027 Guide)

10 Jul, 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...

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 ,...

From Horses to Herd Data: Chris Morrow's Modern Pilbara Muster

25 Jun, 2026

I've known Chris Morrow for a few years now. The former Kimberley station manager has spent much of his career working cattle across northern Australia and, like many station managers, he's turned his hand to just about everything along the way, from flying helicopters and driving road trains to riding horses and, most importantly, being a husband and dad. Chris driving a road train in 2023. Today, Chris is based in Broome with his...

What Does It Mean to Be a Pastoralist?

18 Jun, 2026

The year 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. It offers a unique opportunity to showcase and celebrate the landscapes and people who shape Central Australia’s rangelands. Covering around 75% of the country, the rangelands are closely associated with the outback and are deeply embedded in Australia’s culture and identity. Recently, Central Australia-based livestock engagement officer Caleb Schwartz from the...

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