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Who’s a Pretty Boy Then? The Story Behind Mickey Bulls

12 Mar, 2026

Image by Cassandra Clark - caught up at Kendall River Station in Cape York, QLD in 2018 - btw he was ear tagged and horn tipped in the truck after he was caught! Who's a pretty boy then? If you've been front and centre with a Mickey Bull like this fella above - you know there's a solid yard railing between you and him. I've heard many a war story of 'Mickey' encounters either in the yards, on a bike or on horseback - mostly close...

In the Yards with a Mickey Bull!

01 Dec, 2025

This sequence of shots by Jane Taylor were taken on Wandagee Station in the upper Gascoyne region of WA in late October, 2022... Jane describes the scene... "He's a cleanskin (and an impressive one at that) who had evaded us the last couple of musters, though he had been recently spotted on mill runs so we were hoping this would be the day we got him! It was only a small muster, maybe 150 animals. The chopper managed to find...

Kurt Hammer Time!

01 Jun, 2025

Nick Bradley grew up in Kununurra and then on nearby Carlton Hill Station, run by his Mum and Dad, David & Susan Bradley until the mid 1990s. The Kimberley runs thick in his blood, and over the years, with the help of his camera, Nick has captured some stunning shots of life in the north, showcasing the breathtaking views of the Kimberley landscape. The cattle, yard and vehicle images below are of Kurt Hammer and his contracting...

The man who gave us Chainsaw...

25 Sep, 2024

George Hempenstall (Supplied by PBR) George Hempenstall was farewelled in front of a large crowd at Canberra on Friday 20th September 2024 by his family and dearest friends. His cowboy hat and boots sat on top of his coffin representing his legendary cowboy life. George left behind an incredible legacy, first and foremost a wonderful dad to his three children and grandchild. But it was his devotion to the sport of bull riding that led...

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