Who would have thought a station hand job would lead to an exciting career overseas? 

Jack Webb was named the Livestock Exporter Young Achiever of the Year in 2025 - and nominations are now open for this year's version via the ALEC website.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the 32-year-old, who says he loves working with Aussie cattle in Indonesia. 

** Picture: AAM 

 

Who would have thought a station hand job would lead to an exciting career overseas?&nbsp;
Jack Webb was named the Livestock Exporter Young Achiever of the Year in 2025 - and nominations are now open for this year's version via the <a href="https://auslivestockexport.com/news/items/283-nominations-open-for-2026-livestock-export-young-achiever-of-the-year">ALEC website.</a>
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the 32-year-old, who says he loves working with Aussie cattle in Indonesia.&nbsp;
** Picture: AAM&nbsp;
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How stationhand Jack secured an exciting international career

A young boy's fear of storms has turned into a hobby, then a podcast - and now a vital service for rural people  in Queensland's Somerset region.

Meet Darcy Wilson - who's podcast 'Darcy's Daily Weather' has led him on some amazing adventures.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with the 9-year-old - and mum Samone.

A young boy's fear of storms has turned into a hobby, then a podcast - and now a vital service for rural people &nbsp;in Queensland's Somerset region.
Meet Darcy Wilson - who's podcast 'Darcy's Daily Weather' has led him on some amazing adventures.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with the 9-year-old - and mum Samone.

Reliable weather forecasts.. from a 9-year-old

In today's National Rural News:  

** No extra gloves or protective gear supplied to Victorian vets dealing with suspected h5 bird flu,

** A second fox is confirmed to have the virus - as well as a peregrine falcon,

** and attempts to sort out different fishing laws on border rivers between Queensland and New South Wales.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** No extra gloves or protective gear supplied to Victorian vets dealing with suspected h5 bird flu,
** A second fox is confirmed to have the virus - as well as a peregrine falcon,
** and attempts to sort out different fishing laws on border rivers between Queensland and New South Wales.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Friday September 4

How brazen is a thief - or more likely a gang - that makes off with 5500 sheep? 

The central Queensland crime is one of Australia's largest ever livestock thefts.

The Dorpers vanished from a property on the Blackall-Isisford Rd sometime between February and May.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Elliot from the Rural and Stock Crime Squad, who says it'll hurt the whole community.

** If you have any information call Longreach police or make a report to Crimestoppers.

 

How brazen is a thief - or more likely a gang - that makes off with 5500 sheep?&nbsp;
The central Queensland crime is one of Australia's largest ever livestock thefts.
The Dorpers vanished from a property on the Blackall-Isisford Rd sometime between February and May.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Elliot from the Rural and Stock Crime Squad, who says it'll hurt the whole community.
** If you have any information call Longreach police or <a href="https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/make-a-report/">make a report to Crimestoppers.</a>
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