At 31, Donal Sullivan has experienced cattle station life from almost every angle. She grew up on a cattle station near Katherine in the Northern Territory, worked on the ground in stock camps and kitchens, flew helicopters as a professional mustering pilot across northern Australia, and has now returned home to work on the family property. Today, mustering pilots are in demand across northern Australia, helping pastoral companies move...

How to Get a Station Hand Job in Australia (2027 Guide) Everything you need to know to land your first cattle station job, impress employers and kick-start a career in Australia’s livestock industry. Jump to a Section What is a station hand? Do you need experience? Station hand readiness checklist Licences and qualifications Practical skills employers value How to prepare your résumé Writing your...

How 17-year-old Annie-Maree Martin is capturing the spirit of Australia's ringers, one portrait at a time. Every June, the Brunette Races draw people from every corner of northern Australia to the legendary Brunette Downs Station on the Barkly Tableland. Dating back to 1910, when neighbouring stations Alexandria, Brunette Downs and Creswell Downs established the A.B.C. Amateur Race Club, the races have become one of the Northern...