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...

There’s something sacred about smoko on a cattle station—whether it’s out on stockcamp, fencing, or back at the homestead. Smoko is often a morning ritual, providing a moment of hope and connection for the crew. It’s not just a tea break—it’s a moment of respite in a long, dusty day, a chance to refuel body and spirit, have a yarn, a chance to go over the morning’s tasks or further plan for the day; and often the highlight that gets you...

When people think about working with cattle in Australia, they often picture big stations, horses and helicopters mustering across vast country. But another major part of the Australian beef industry is the feedlot sector , and it offers a wide range of rewarding jobs for people who enjoy working with livestock, machinery and practical hands-on tasks. Feedlots play an important role in finishing cattle on grain diets before they go...