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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...

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

23 Jun, 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 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...

Going the Distance on Chainsaw the Rodeo Bull

27 May, 2026

Chainsaw: The Legendary Bucking Bull Dave Johnston Rode Into Rodeo Folklore By Brent Langley Chainsaw was not just a bucking bull. He was an Australian rodeo icon. Unpredictable, athletic and almost impossible to ride, Chainsaw became one of the most feared and famous bulls in Australian rodeo history. For years, hundreds of riders tried to conquer him. Only a handful ever lasted the full eight seconds. Then, on 30 May 1987 at...

He met two ringers over a beer, then this happened...

19 May, 2026

I thought I’d share this cracking story from Canadian Peter Tierney. It all started with a beer at Expo ’88 and two North Queensland ringers... leading to a cattle station adventure, a Canadian flag, and a promise that took 38 years to fulfil. Over to you Pete... '38 years ago, I travelled to Brisbane, Australia for an AIESEC business internship working at Morgan Investments during World Expo 1988. One evening at the German Beer Hall, I...

The Ultimate Guide to Outback Jobs in Australia (2026)

19 May, 2026

If you’ve ever thought about heading bush and giving it a crack, 2026 is shaping up as one of the best years yet to land an outback job in Australia. From cattle stations in the NT to cropping operations in QLD and WA, the demand for workers is strong - especially for those willing to roll up their sleeves and commit to a season. What counts as an 'outback job'? Outback jobs typically fall into a few key categories: Cattle station...

Through Darryl Harris’s Lens: Real Rodeo & Station Life from the Bush

06 May, 2026

If you’ve spent any time on the RFTTE.com Facebook page , you’ve probably come across Darryl Harris's photos - proper shots of rodeo and station life that are raw, no filters... no set up for the shot. There are some blokes in the bush who don’t make a fuss about what they’ve done… but when you scratch the surface, there’s a lifetime of proper experience there. Darryl is one of those. He was born in Mareeba and raised out...

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

26 Apr, 2026

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 his 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 familiar...

Pasture: The Livestock Simulator – Why This NT-Built Game Matters for the Future of Ag

16 Apr, 2026

If you’ve ever thought about how we attract the next generation into agriculture, here’s something worth considering... Pasture: The Livestock Simulator is a new Australian-made video game built out of the Northern Territory, designed to replicate the realities of large-scale cattle operations. We’re talking mustering with helicopters, managing thousands of head, making market decisions, and experiencing life on a cattle station - all...

You're Not Alone Out Here: RFTTEJOBS & TIACS

08 Apr, 2026

At RFTTE our community is built on helping each other out. We’re connected to hundreds of thousands of people working across Australia on cattle stations, farms, feedlots and even export boats - and we know the challenges are real, especially when you’re remote or on your own. That’s why we’re pleased to help create awareness for TIACS - The Home of Blue Collar Counselling - a service making sure people have someone to talk to, no...

An Export Life: Geoffrey Beere and the Northern Cattle Trade

01 Apr, 2026

There are some blokes in the cattle game who never chased headlines, but quietly helped shape the industry through hard work, resilience and decades on the ground. Geoffrey Beere is one of them. An Export Life , traces a remarkable career that began with North Meat in Darwin before a transfer to the Katherine Abattoir in 1969. From there, Beere’s working life would span the Northern Territory, remote Australia and livestock markets across...

From School of the Air to Remote Nursing in the Kimberley

10 Mar, 2026

How Bec Crozier found her calling as a remote nurse caring for some of Australia’s most isolated Kimberley communities. Image above: Bec with colleagues Deb Nicholson and Lizzie Curtis in 2018. I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with Bec Crozier on a couple of occasions, first at Nerrima Station in the West Kimberley when a mate, Gus Rose, and I delivered some horses there, and again last month for a few days at Broome Rodeo and...

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