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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 Governess's, Home Tutors and Nanny's where frocks were donned and penguin suits dusted off; then on the Saturday, hamstrings stretched and boots strapped on, it was a day of Ringers...

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...

From Horses to Huskies...

19 Apr, 2024

Now almost 19, Jack Rose has had an interest in working on a cattle station since I can remember. (I've done many a mile chatting with his Dad, Gus, as we carted horses from NSW to NT and WA cattle stations over the years). Jack Rose left (with mate) at Meda Station, 2024 Jack was in his element working on a station in 2024, but it's what he's been doing over the wet season that peeked my interest... I had a chat with Jack last week...

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