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24.01.2022 One of our clients talking about the BreedELITE program. Keep your eyes peeled and you may even see a few of the Pratt Shearing team in action.

24.01.2022 If youve been affected by the Keilira bushfire the Federal Governments Disaster Recovery Payment and Disaster Recovery Allowance have been extended to now ...include the Kingston local government area. Go to www.humanservices.gov.au/disaster to find out more about this finanical assistance, whos eligible and how to apply. Were making this assistance available to help those impacted get back on their feet. See more

23.01.2022 Good luck to both Lucindale and Kingston at Interschool today.

23.01.2022 Volunteering is about giving back but I always find I get more out of it. Helping out at BlazeAid yesterday in the Adelaide Hills was a fantastic experience. I ...met a lot of great people and had a few really good laughs along the way. BlazeAid started after the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires. Since then thousands of BlazeAid volunteers have helped out around the country to rebuild fences after major natural disasters including flood and fire. With camps currently set up across bushfire affected regions of SA, NSW and Vic, BlazeAid are doing amazing work not only for fences but for community morale. BlazeAid will be soon setting up a camp in Kingston to help those affected by the Keilira fire. If you want to volunteer, with either fencing or hospitality for the volunteers contact the Kingston District Council who are helping coordinate the camp. See more

22.01.2022 Minniecrow at robe has a property and a road named after her at Avenue range aged 18

20.01.2022 Minniecrow at robe she has a road and property named after her at Avenue range

20.01.2022 This is one for the boys across the ditch!

18.01.2022 UPDATE: He has been found safe and well

18.01.2022 Morning guys. Need your HELP HELP. 20 farmers at Keilira needs our help.... Please please we need 4 bdoubles. At least 6 singles for Saturday morning. Load up drive there Saturday. The farmers had a fire go thru there farms. Help is needed if you can help please ring me. Asap 0417821686

18.01.2022 Thank you to all those that have donated. Yesterday we did 3 loads of food, drinks and fuel. We took all donated items out to one of the local farmers affected who are going to distribute it further to those in need. If you are in need of assistance please contact us so we can organise a load out to you.

18.01.2022 DONATIONS FOR BUSHFIRE AFFECTED SOUTH AUSTRALIANS The SA CFS has had an amazing response for donations for those affected by the bushfires. It has been overwhel...ming! The SA CFS is so grateful for all your heart warming offers. We are respectfully declining offers for GOODS due to logistical operations being utilised for firefighting as a priority. To handle the large amount of goods offered is just not possible as we just do not have the resources to accept goods anymore. Thank you all, it is very much appreciated. If you still wish to help those directly affected by the fires in South Australia, you can donate money to the following: SA Recovery Donations https://www.sa.gov.au//emergencies-and-s/recovery/donating CFS Foundation Donations - https://cfsfoundation.org.au Kangaroo Island Relief and Recovery Bushfire Donations https://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au//ki-mayoral-relief-an

16.01.2022 Know any shearers still going into their 70s and 80s? Australia once rode on the sheeps back, but now its hard to attract young newcomers into the sheds.

16.01.2022 KEILIRA FIRE - DISASTER RECOVERY The Department of Human Services have now listed the Keilira Fire on their disaster recovery website. Click on this link or ...ring 1800 302 787 if you have been affected by the fire and need information and support. Photo credit: David Rasheed https://dhs.sa.gov.au//disaster-/keilira-fire-january-2020

16.01.2022 Welcome to your future in wool. SCAA Shearer Woolhandler training hosts 1 to 5 day woolhandling courses statewide across SA and Victoria. The wool industry need...s you! Immediate employment available upon completion of course earning a minimum of $240 per day. For more information visit: https://www.shearerwoolhandler.com.au/courses Maximum course cost is $300 for our 5 Day Novice Shearing and Woolhandling Course and is reduced if you are eligible for funding. Call our office on 1300 787 984 or email [email protected] to book your spot or learn more.

16.01.2022 W A N T E D Due to the current Covid situation we are looking for reliable shearers and shed hands to start mid September with work through to Christmas, located at Kingston in the South East of South Australia. If interested inbox or contact Garry on 0408835458

15.01.2022 Unfortunately this is also a problem here in Australia.

14.01.2022 BUSHFIRE ADVICE: Livestock owners requiring assistance to assess burnt livestock, call our hotline 1800 255 556. Bushfire-related advice on caring for stock is available at http://ow.ly/HF3j50D60RR #SAFires

14.01.2022 Please find below information for emergency contacts for primary producers and the number for Red Cross should you require it.

13.01.2022 Emotional day in Keilira as I toured the fire ground with State Minister Tim Whetstone - Member for Chaffey and Member for McKillop Nick McBride. Loud and clear... we heard the need to improve telecommunications and native vegetation management, including roadside vegetation. Thank you to Kingston District Council for showing us around and facilitating the community meeting tonight. The strength of community in situations like this never ceases to amaze. Huge congratulations to the volunteers involved in containing a fire that could have been so much worse. See more

12.01.2022 One of our shearers turned tree planter for six weeks great job Kenny Richards not only a great guy but hard worker as well

12.01.2022 An article kept by Sylvia Ellison on the Boss and Boss Ladys wedding Jane Pratt Garry Pratt

11.01.2022 Pratt Shearing would like to personally thank Craig Richards and the team at the Caltex Kingston SE, Dan and Amanda Carter, Vanessa Pratt, Carla Goss, Sylvia Ellison, Eve Hamamouche, Tommy Vau, Casey Weaver, Georgia Smith, and Matthew Lawrence. With their support we were able to provide food, drinks and fuel to those that needed it. We were also able to provide on-farm assistance. Once again thank you all for your support. It really shows true community spirit.

10.01.2022 All Primary Producers. Rural Aid offers financial assistance, counselling, fodder and volunteers to assist you getting back on your feet after a natural disaste...r, like these fires, the ongoing drought and floods. If you require any of these types of assistance please register. Pls share this post with other fb pages to spread this message. NSW Rural Fire Service Sunrise ABC News #bushfires https://www.ruralaid.org.au/bushfire/

10.01.2022 Big shout out to the Boss Lady who turns 21 today Happy Birthday Jane Pratt! The Pratt Shearing Team hope you have a great day

10.01.2022 How to solve the shearer shortage: a pay rise, better training and better conditions, but will it be enough to attract young Australians to the bush? Hear more: https://ab.co/3oQmy5M

07.01.2022 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK IN AGRICULTURE? The shearing and wool handling industry is facing a labour shortage following the closure of borders to... foreign travellers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Shearing Contractors Association of Australia secretary Jason Letchford said by spring labour will be a problem. "Currently labour is sufficient as flock numbers are back this autumn due to the drought, but sheep numbers are building up and in spring 30 per cent of the shearers workforce comes from New Zealand. "They come for up to three months and its always been a good interchange," Mr Letchford said. Mr Letchford said the industry was working to have shearing classified as an essential service by the Department of Agriculture. "We would be prepared to shutdown to stop the spread of the virus, but it could only be very short term," he said. "We have a lot of animals lambing in autumn and animals need to be off shears before lambing. "Lamb and mutton also need to be off shears for a period of time before they are processed." Mr Letchford said they were also working on having social distancing guidelines established for the industry. "People will have to forget working for high tallies as shearing wont be as quick and the 1.5 metre distancing rules will be applied, which means only stands 1, 3 and 5 might be in use," he said. "The sheep will get shorn and people will get paid. "We still have our jobs, people have been very good about it and they realise we are in a very fortunate position compared to the rest of the world." See more

07.01.2022 If you are looking to help contribute a financial donation to help those affected by the South Australian fires but not sure how/where here are a couple of opti...ons. St Vinnies Bushfire Appeal 100% of your generous donation will be directed to locals affected and will help them to renew, rebuild and restore. https://www.vinnies.org.au//Vinnies_SA_Bushfire_Appeal_-_/ State Emergency Relief fund -SERF The SERF Committee is independent of government and is responsible for the fair distribution of 100% of the funds to those most in need. https://www.sa.gov.au//emergencies-and-s/recovery/donating *Various appeals may be organised after a disaster. Check the credentials of any organisation asking for donations to avoid illegitimate collectors or scammers. Also check whether donations are tax deductible.

07.01.2022 Another one from the archives: Back when Garry Pratt had darker hair

07.01.2022 A big shout out to the boss who turns 60 today. We celebrated COVID style last night even though Garry Pratt is not a party person! Thank you to Lee Hughes for the photos

06.01.2022 COMMUNITY MEETING - KEILIRA FIRE

06.01.2022 I received this awesome photo today. Of farmers how happy they are receiving hay. Much thanks goes out again to Tony Jeffery an k an s freighters for jumping on so quickly to help out the farmers. Mount gambier hay run cannot thank you guys enough. Cheers

06.01.2022 There has never been a better time to train for a job in the wool industry! With border restrictions there is currently a shortage of shearers and woolhandlers ...in SA and Victoria. On completion of our 5 Day course you can be job ready, to start immediate employment, earning good money, keeping fit, and enjoying the rural lifestyle. We have limited spaces available at our Karoonda, South Australia course to be held Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July so make sure to register your spot early. Book your spot by phoning 1300 787 984, or email [email protected]. To learn more about our courses visit: https://www.shearerwoolhandler.com.au/courses

06.01.2022 Regional Victoria is facing a shortage of sheep shearers, as restrictions stop seasonal workers coming into the state. Contractors say itll cost farmers time, and are calling on more young people to take up the trade. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm

03.01.2022 Love the grandkids

03.01.2022 What amazing day.

02.01.2022 ALMOST A SHEARING RECORD Ethan Harder was just 10 sheep short of a world record today in Cordering, shearing 488 merino ewes in eight hours. The current r...ecord of 497 merinos was set by New Zealand-born shearer Lou Brown in April last year. Not a bad effort from Ethan, whos only 20 years old!

01.01.2022 Its in the genes Janes Mum has her stencil too. Sylvia was one of very few women in SA to have it. How the industry has changed.