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Careers in beef: ‘You don’t have to grow up on a property; you don’t have to be the strongest person in the yards’
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Careers in beef: ‘You don’t have to grow up on a property; you don’t have to be the strongest person in the yards’

There are many ways to find a meaningful role in the industry, says Beef Australia’s Beth Rands. 

Interview Victoria Carey Photography Elle Rands
Lisa Fryer traded small-town Ireland for 8000 hectares in Queensland’s Hervey Range
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Lisa Fryer traded small-town Ireland for 8000 hectares in Queensland’s Hervey Range

Hailing from a small Irish town, Lisa Fryer found love at Daly Waters’ Hi-Way Inn. Today, she and husband John are ushering in a new era for Tabletop Station, near Townsville, Queensland.

Words Emma Mulholland PHOTOGRAPHY Lisa Fryer
Natalie Engel is the only full-time worker at Sunlight Grazing
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Natalie Engel is the only full-time worker at Sunlight Grazing

She says clever tech makes it possible to go it alone on the 4000 hectare beef-finishing property in central Queensland.

Words Emma Mulholland PHOTOGRAPHY LUKE STEPHENSON
At work, Dr Sophia Edwards is revolutionising livestock breeding. Now she’s doing it at home
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At work, Dr Sophia Edwards is revolutionising livestock breeding. Now she’s doing it at home

A leader in the world of cattle genetics, Dr Sophia Edwards puts her learnings to work on the family farm.

Words Louisa Harvey Photography Allie Lee
Celia Leverton raised four kids on the food and profits of a six-hectare farm
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Celia Leverton raised four kids on the food and profits of a six-hectare farm

Celia helps farmers profitably restore depleted land through low-impact, low-risk changes.

WORDS AMANDA DUCKER PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE CRAWFORD
Sisters Amanda Loader and Heather Wieland run an all-girl mustering crew
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Sisters Amanda Loader and Heather Wieland run an all-girl mustering crew

Growing up with six brothers, Amanda Loader and Heather Wieland learned to work as hard as the boys.

WORDS VICTORIA CAREY PHOTOGRAPHY ELOISE MOIR
A grieving Penny Button steered Crossmoor through tough times
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A grieving Penny Button steered Crossmoor through tough times

After losing her husband, Penny Button took the reins at the vast property near Longreach, Queensland.

Creative director Jo Quarmby Photography Allie Lee Styling Lizzie Walsh interview Sammie O’Brien
Innovation spotlight: The Australian company making waves in global agriculture
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Innovation spotlight: The Australian company making waves in global agriculture

CERES TAG’s innovative technology is helping producers make data-informed decisions, one on-ear sensor at a time.  

Christine Rasmussen is continuing her father’s legacy
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Christine Rasmussen is continuing her father’s legacy

She reflects on her years at Brangus Park, from the beef recession of her youth to the cowboy she met at the Wingham Rodeo.

WORDS KERYN DONNELLY