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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 ,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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