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...

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...

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...