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Wooleen Station

Locality: Murchison

Phone: +61 8 9963 7973

Address: Twin Peaks-Wooleen Road 6630 Murchison, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.wooleen.com.au

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25.01.2022 -A FARMING REVOLUTION- In July 2020 Wooleen Station is delighted to be partnering with the Andrew's family to deliver the nationally renowned Natural Sequence Farming, Tarwyn Park Training. The conservation and regeneration of the rangelands is our key focus at Wooleen. The rangelands are described as a renewable recourse, but this is only possible if we manage the land so that it is able to renew itself. That's why we are thrilled to host this progressive training in Western... Australia. Tarwyn Park Training is a 4-day hands-on workshop based on redesigning your property through Natural Sequence Farming techniques and principles to maximise productivity, enhance landscape function and minimise property costs. During Tarwyn Park Training you will learn to; - Read the landscape - Rehydrate the landscape - Fully utilise your property's natural resources - Locate, design and build landscape structures - Redesign your own property - Begin improving landscape function on your own farm/station - Lower your farm/station costs and boost profits The course structure and skills development is based around the Tarwyn Park Training slogan of; - Slow the flow - Let all plants grow - Careful where the animals go - To filter is a must know This intensive course aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to understand and read the natural landscape. It is with this knowledge that you will be able to begin repairing degrading systems and creating resilient systems. Priced at $2,850.00, the course fee includes course notes, a copy of Weeds, Guardians of the Soil and morning tea + lunch + afternoon tea each day the course. Accommodation and camping options at Wooleen have been heavily discounted by 50% as we'd love to have you join us for this unique experience. BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE: https://www.tarwynparktraining.com.au/courses The story behind Tarwyn Park Training begins in the beautiful Bylong Valley, where three generations of the Andrews family have lived on Tarwyn Park the celebrated home of Natural Sequence Farming, originally developed by Peter Andrews. Rangelands NRM NACC Land for Wildlife Western Australia Alannah MacTiernan Landcare Australia WA Landcare Network Inc Carbon8 Fund Scribe Publications Australian Story ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt

24.01.2022 You don't need a TV when you've got a night sky like this! "From dusk, the clouds started to roll in. Although we got very little rain, the sky lit up in a thousand flashes, illuminating the landscape as if it were daytime. We drove to the entrance of our campground and parked atop a small hill so we could watch the storm pass over the sweeping vista of Wooleen Lake in the distance." Keeping Up With Little Joneses stayed at Wooleen during the big rain event in April, captur...ing the milky way and storm front as it began to rain. Read this link where Suzy describes the transformation after 42mm of rain fell in 24 hours. http://ow.ly/RXJh50tYGYV See more

24.01.2022 We all need a community to be apart of! We are proud to be joining forces with a group of dedicated station stay operators to bring you other amazing properties from our region. Embrace the fresh air and wide-open spaces, and the star-filled night sky. During wildflower season, you will be perfectly located for the spectacular display surrounding you! Hop from one station to the next when you #wanderoutonder this year. Visit our website to download the brand 'West Australi...an Station Stays' brochure and start planning your road trip today! www.wastationstays.com.au You can explore other properties of the WA Station Stay collaboration here: Melangata Station Stay Kirkalocka Station Glenburgh Station Stay Station stay at mellenbye Nalbarra Station Stays Murchison House Station Gabyon Station Stay Hamelin Station Stay

23.01.2022 Let’s face it, life was busy and hectic before COVID-19 interrupted our daily lives. Always on the go, running from one meeting to the next all while the phone keeps ringing and the laptop keeps on bleeping. But now Sydney, our nation’s largest city, no longer has a rush hour, resulting in reduced levels of pollution. The Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne is deserted, apart from the rosellas darting from tree to tree, while the vast Australian interior continues as a stompin...g ground for native animals, birds and reptiles. These images give us a glimpse of what our world would look like if we used the unique opportunities we currently have to make dramatic changes. Life as we know it has come to a complete standstill for most people. Yet, here at Wooleen Station we continue to work persistently to regenerate the land and understand sustainable ways to run stock. Now more than ever, sustainable agriculture in Australia has proven to be a necessity as panic buying stripped the supermarket shelves bare. We’ve been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have an honest look at ourselves and our planet to decide what do we want the new normal to look like. Let’s not waste the precious time we’ve been given. In all honesty, our world is filled with injustice and we’re depleting its natural resources at a rate that is simply unsustainable. Here at Wooleen, we’ve seen firsthand the devastation as a result of greed. To put it bluntly, we’re destroying our beautiful planet in pursuit of money and possessions without giving much thought to what we leave behind for our children and grandchildren. During this time of isolation, let’s think deeply about what we want our lives to look like once this crisis is over. The choices we make now will affect our nation for the next decade and the generations to come. You can start with your own homes and families. Think carefully about choosing sustainable food options alternatives that increase biodiversity, enrich soils and enhance ecosystem services. You have the choice to support sustainable food production which supports natural systems. It's been said before, as a food buyer you have the distinct privilege of proactively participating in shaping the world your children will inherit. The opportunity of a lifetime lies before us. We have a monumental chance to create a vastly different world let’s grab it with both hands.

21.01.2022 It's been a while since we've both personally dropped in to say g'day on Facebook. We've seen a spattering of new followers and wanted to take the time to introduce ourselves and Wooleen Station. Wooleen is a pastoral lease in Western Australia and we also operate a nature based Station Stay for visitors and travellers to the region. The area described as semi-arid, characterised by large variations in temperature and moisture availability we receive 210mms on average per y...ear. Wooleen encompasses some 36 kms of the Murchison River and the same of the Roderick River, including all of the Rodericks lower reaches & the nationally important wetland, Wooleen Lake. The conservation & regeneration of the countryside is an extremely important focus on Wooleen. Surveys done in the Murchison area by the Department of Agriculture in the mid-1990s describe the flora as diverse, with 830 recorded vascular species. Unfortunately the same survey also recorded that 42% of the vegetation was in poor to very poor condition. The rangelands are described as a renewable resource, but this is only true if we manage the land so that it is able to renew itself, & is healthy enough to withstand the normal cycles of climate. We believe that Wooleens landscape is below that critical line of health, especially in the most productive & ecologically important areas. Therefore, we've spent the last 12 years dedicated to its rehabilitation and repair. The re-establishment of the vegetation on Wooleen is only the first step, and while this has progressed much better than expected, there is still a long way to go. In fact the more it recovers, the more we realise that it should be so much better! The second stage of our quest for sustainability is to discover a way to run stock in a way that does not start the landscape back into a downward spiral. So if you're travelling through the Murchison area, pay us a visit. We hope to meet you soon! Frances & David Pollock : Nic Duncan Photographer

21.01.2022 Regrettably, we are closing.... Today, David and I have made the hard decision to close Wooleen Station for the coming months. As of midday today, the Homestead is unable to operate under new measures for licensed venues serving food to sit-down customers. Australian PM Scott Morrison has urged Australians to cancel all non-essential travel. By staying open, we are neglecting the critical advice to stem the spread of COVID-19, as all travel to Wooleen is non-essential. Like ...everyone, we hope for the swift control of the virus so that we can return to life as we know it. It's our responsibility to follow and act on the advice. Wooleen Station is not just our business, but our home as well. We are taking these steps to protect ourselves and our staff during this time. This has been a difficult decision to make, but in order to get ahead of this terrible virus, we all must act responsibly and with the utmost urgency. Customers who have bookings during April and May will be contacted in the next 24 hours to make alternate arrangements or cancellations. We thank everyone for there understanding at this difficult time.

20.01.2022 Are you looking for some *ahem* fresh air and clean water? If you are in a position to act quickly, Qantas currently have an Australia wide sale on flights from Perth to Geraldton. All major car hire companies are located at the airport, so you can make the 300km journey 'outback' Travel between Mon 27 Jul 2020Wed 16 Sep 2020 for $129... or Travel between Mon 27 Apr 2020Fri 26 Jun 2020 for $139 PLUS Wooleen is offering 20% off accommodation for May and June. Escape the crowds and madness and relax with us during 2020! #doitinwa ** T&C apply. ***Toilet paper included https://www.qantas.com///perth.html/per/get/economy/lowest : Nic Duncan Photographer

19.01.2022 More and more white everlastings are blooming by the day. The 2019 season promises to be pretty special!

18.01.2022 Widespread rain over the region means our wildflowers will be stunning this season. Everlastings are already blooming along the Twin Peaks-Wooleen Road and across the Station. We've still got some vacancy over the next two months, so feel free to send us an email or visit our website to make a booking :) Station conservation sunset tours will be running a few nights a week plus walks, hikes, drives, bird-watching and canoeing will help you fill at least 3 - 4 days at Wooleen

18.01.2022 DAWSONS BURROWING BEE! One of Australias largest bee is currently active at Wooleen Station. This solitary bee is ground-nesting and females burrow into bare clay to make their nest - as can be seen in this little video. An active site can contain up to 10,000 nests! Males play no part in nest building and serve only to ensure that all the females are fertilised. Females shelter in the burrow overnight, whilst males roost on nearby vegetation. The nest shaft falls to a d...epth of 15-30cms where an urn-shaped brood cell is constructed and waterproofed. The cell is half-filled with nectar and pollen before she lays an egg on top and caps the cell. She can repeat this process up to 7 times before filling the shaft. Exhausted by the labour, she may then die on the ground The lava take up to a year to develop and eventually burrow to the surface! See more

18.01.2022 We've been overwhelmed with support since the publication of 'The Wooleen Way'. From the book stores who've placed it on their shelves, right through to the people who drove to our door (that's a loooong way!) to buy a copy; it's been amazing. It's only early days if you were hoping to read 'The Wooleen Way' (or use it as a Christmas present ;) ). Here are a few options to get your copy today: - Our website: https://wooleen.com.au/the-wooleen-way/... - Ask your local book stores to order in a box (or two!) - Visit a Dymocks store around Australia - Download to your Kindle, iBook or other readers "And so we watch closely to see which elected leaders have the wisdom to champion lessons learnt at Wooleen: that skillful conservation of our precious, renewable rangelands resource and skillful, sustainable grass-fed meat production CAN work hand in hand." - Fiona "Read David's book with interest. I have a background in Rural Planning and know that much of the Western Australian Rangelands are in need of lateral thinking as David has done." - Rory "Pollock opens with an often humourous account of his experience growing up on a huge remote Western Australian station, breathing much-needed life into contemporary Australiana. This foundation is masterfully interwoven with the ever-present sleeping giant that is the worsening health of the Rangelands and - by extension - the country." - Kim "It acknowledges the fantastic work of scientists and how sad it is that politicians keep putting this urgent work into the too-hard basket. Thanks to David for exposing this and we sincerely hope that it will change for the better. In the meantime, his vision and commitment to making a difference at personal cost, is truly inspiring!" - William Scribe Publications

18.01.2022 Today is publication day for THE WOOLEEN WAY. Davids book details the journey at Wooleen Station and the future of pastoralism. From today onwards, it will start appearing in book shops around Australia. Thank you to the hundreds of people who pre-ordered a copy from our website. Your signed copies are in the mail for delivery this week. Its not too late to grab your copy now. Just use this link: https://wooleen.com.au/the-wooleen-way/. Weve received outstanding support f...rom the likes of Major General Michael Jeffery and Tim Flannery. This week R.M.Williams OUTBACK magazine have chimed in: David tells his story with detail, care, humour and an endearing vulnerability. This 360-page paperback is a personal story of a man with a deeply rural heart and love of the land who wants to see it return to its former glory ... Its a great read for lovers of autobiographies or anyone who wants to understand rural Australia, and particularly vital for anyone interested in livestock production in semi-arid country. . . . Scribe Publications

17.01.2022 The last rays of the day shining down on our guided sunset tour.... : http://ow.ly/RQxm50B5jrZ

16.01.2022 Perhaps you need a good news story today? Despite this world crisis, we're enjoying a wet and cool morning at Wooleen! We've received 23mls of (mostly) unexpected rain overnight. It's been nearly 9 months since we've had rain of significance. Temperatures are forecast to climb back up into the high 30's next week making perfect growing conditions for our perennial C4 grass species. ... Being physically removed from what's happening in the wider world makes it easy for us to be considered, calm and rational in our thinking. We aren't be influenced by any panic. Stay calm crew, our society needs clear thinkers showing compassion at this present time. : Ashley Pearce Images

16.01.2022 "While the rangelands are theoretically a renewable resource, overstocking by both managed and unmanaged animals has been the norm, leading to widespread degradation. Erosion and lack of biodiversity now threaten the resource's ability to renew itself, Pollock writes.... Effectively, we have been mining our pastoral resource through erosion of the topsoil over the past 150 years"

16.01.2022 Sunset at the Sharpe family memorial never really disappoints. Atop the sand dune you can look back over The Homestead to the south, Wooleen Lake to the east, endless horizons to the north and, of course, the sun setting in the west. On special evenings (like last week) you can watch the full moon rise as well. Only 2kms from The Homestead means it’s easy to head out for a quick sunset thirst-quencher. A memorial cairn and interpretive panel can be found here to honour the Sharpe family who established the Wooleen pastoral lease in 1886 and who's management spanned 4 generations.

16.01.2022 The old shearers kitchen stands testament to times gone by on Wooleen, when the property ran merino sheep. The entire shearing complex is located 7kms south of the main homestead and sadly in 2004 the iconic 12 stand shearing shed was destroyed in a storm. The kitchen and the quarters remain, but time is slowly weathering away at them too. A well respected and renowned builder and joiner named Alf Couch was responsible for the precision of detail in the buildings using his ic...onic self-supporting barrel vault roof design in 1922. The corrugated iron roller used to curve the sheets of iron is still functional today and can be seen in the museum (which also happens to be the original homestead). We've got some wild plans to try and save this building, but finance and other priorities sadly see it a long way down the list. Quieter ISO days allow us to dream with wonderment though! : Sugar Gum Photography

16.01.2022 Still cloudy and cool at Wooleen Station. What more could we ask for this valentines day?

14.01.2022 It’s been a dry ol’ year here at Wooleen Station, but Gradagullya Pool on the Murchison River is always dependable for birdwatching and paddling. How’s the weather tracking at your place? : David Carter

12.01.2022 "In what is possibly the most insightful book ever written about Western Australian pastoralism David Pollock, in The Wooleen Way provides a blue print for recovering past degradation and establishing a sustainable future for this grazing industry." - Patrick Francis, Moffitts Media Check-out this recent review from Patrick Francis. Patrick is a farmer and was the editor of The Australian Farm Journal, as well as the founding editor of the Australian Landcare Magazine. If you're still chasing a copy of the book visit your local Dymocks Books Store or visit our website to order: https://wooleen.com.au/the-wooleen-way/

12.01.2022 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! David has been writing a book for the last 4 years about the journey at Wooleen and the future of pastoralism. It will be appearing in bookshops on the 20th of August 2019. The book came about after we realised that despite appearing on Australian Story three times, (and again once he started writing the book) no real change was occurring for the management of our pastoral resource. We gained a lot of exposure from Australian Story, but still, there w...as a very limited understanding of the issues the rangelands face. Initial reviews have been encouraging with the book trades online magazine, Books and Publishing, giving it 4.5/5 star review stating All Australians who take environmental issues seriously must read this book. Tim Flannery reviewed it saying: The astonishing story of reviving the oldest land on Earth. The Wooleen Way is a revelation. And Major General the Hon. Michael Jeffery has concluded: 'With passion, wisdom and keen observation, David Pollock has conducted a master class of regenerative rangeland instruction, supported by a doable plan. The Wooleen Way should be read and absorbed by every agricultural/environment minister in the country and by their departmental staffs, whilst the principles outlined, should be taught in all our agricultural colleges.' If you pre-order the book with us, a much larger proportion of the price will go into the recovery and management of Wooleen. Plus, I'll be signing all the copies purchased from Wooleen. Use this link to pre-order your copy of The Wooleen Way: https://wooleen.com.au/the-wooleen-way/ Scribe Publications

11.01.2022 This beautiful female wren was captured by guest insta/@langajohn two days ago after we received 16.4mls of much awaited and needed rain. We've been a bit absent on socials, managing a dry season but enjoying the many wonderful West Australian visitors who are spending time with us. 2020 continues to throw challenges and our thoughts are with the eastern states. If you've got a moment, let us know how you're managing and where you're reading this post from. We'd love to hear from you!

10.01.2022 "We drove out to the airstrip to meet our mountain bikes and made a fix on our destination in the distance. Through the mulga country we rode to the top of the breakaway rocks (weathered basalt ridge). The form of the ridges is in striking contrast to the mostly flat terrain, punctuated by the hollowed out caves. Our first panoramic view of the rangelands area was breathtaking." and : https://www.instagram.com/p/BnNzvnXDuEf/

10.01.2022 ARE YOU IN ADELAIDE? Tomorrow David Pollock will speak in conversation with Ahronglong Sakinu, a Paiwan tribal leader and forest hunter, at the JLF (Jaipur Literature Festival) Adelaide. At 12pm in The Star Kitchen and Bar they share their stories about their love for the land and the battles to save it. Wed love to see you there! ... #jlfadelaide2019

10.01.2022 It's been a glorious few weeks of water at Wooleen, even enough for some of our guests to canoe down the Murchison River : Nic Duncan Photographer

09.01.2022 #throwback Three years ago we embarked on a much-anticipated project to assist with the regeneration on Wooleen Station Station. 'The Seed Nursery' project was started after discovering a sizeable patch of Themeda triandra grass in a creek line, seeded from florets we'd spread years before. We knew there were important grass species missing from our landscape but we weren't sure if they could come back by themselves. The fact that some had returned where we spread the seeds, ...Continue reading

09.01.2022 56.4mms of rain at Wooleen Station over the last 36 hours. The house creek is still flowing and this morning we had a beautiful eerie fog across the whole property. Without a doubt the best possible start to wildflower season weve seen in over a decade. If youre a flower enthusiast then August and September are the months to visit.

08.01.2022 Have you ever attracted an emu? Emus are extremely inquisitive animals, even in the wild. We have a technique at Wooleen, its called riding-your-bike-upside-down, but its thought to be an old indigenous technique. Get down on the ground, lie on your back and peddle those legs in the air! In no time, the inquisitive emus will wander over to check you out. Some emus are recorded to get mere metres from the cyclists : https://www.instagram.com/jesswhitt/

08.01.2022 Did you know we are still partnered with Bass & Flinders Distillery producing 'Angry Ant Gin'? This amazing gin recently won silver at the Australian Gin Awards. The botanicals, which are hand-picked at Wooleen Station, include Mulla Mulla and Purple Vetch flowers, native lemon-scented Grass, native sandalwood nuts, the currant bush; and, of course, the starring ingredient, Ants!.... Ants are highly social and communicate with pheromones, chemicals that convey specific mess...ages, including colony identity and imminent danger. The chemical nature of these pheromones can be influenced by the ants diet. All the plant-based botanicals collected are used to compliment the pheromones released by the ants during distillation to produce a truly unique Australian Gin known as Angry Ant Gin. You can purchase our gin from Bass and Flinders. Just click here: http://ow.ly/IZZq50uzxmf See more

08.01.2022 We are experiencing a dryer than average season at Wooleen, but you have to expect that when living in a semi-arid area. Our plants are amazingly adaptable and despite only small quantities of rain, they find ways to thrive. This trigger plant, Stylidium longibracteatum, grows on top of the breakaway country between the rocks in pockets of sand and has started flowering in pinks and mauves. If you take the time to look carefully through this magical country you can find amazing things, even in a dry year. The trigger plant is carnivorous and captures small insects and digests them!!

08.01.2022 Lets face it, life was busy and hectic before COVID-19 interrupted our daily lives. Always on the go, running from one meeting to the next all while the phone keeps ringing and the laptop keeps on bleeping. But now Sydney, our nations largest city, no longer has a rush hour, resulting in reduced levels of pollution. The Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne is deserted, apart from the rosellas darting from tree to tree, while the vast Australian interior continues as a stompin...g ground for native animals, birds and reptiles. These images give us a glimpse of what our world would look like if we used the unique opportunities we currently have to make dramatic changes. Life as we know it has come to a complete standstill for most people. Yet, here at Wooleen Station we continue to work persistently to regenerate the land and understand sustainable ways to run stock. Now more than ever, sustainable agriculture in Australia has proven to be a necessity as panic buying stripped the supermarket shelves bare. Weve been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have an honest look at ourselves and our planet to decide what do we want the new normal to look like. Lets not waste the precious time weve been given. In all honesty, our world is filled with injustice and were depleting its natural resources at a rate that is simply unsustainable. Here at Wooleen, weve seen firsthand the devastation as a result of greed. To put it bluntly, were destroying our beautiful planet in pursuit of money and possessions without giving much thought to what we leave behind for our children and grandchildren. During this time of isolation, lets think deeply about what we want our lives to look like once this crisis is over. The choices we make now will affect our nation for the next decade and the generations to come. You can start with your own homes and families. Think carefully about choosing sustainable food options alternatives that increase biodiversity, enrich soils and enhance ecosystem services. You have the choice to support sustainable food production which supports natural systems. It's been said before, as a food buyer you have the distinct privilege of proactively participating in shaping the world your children will inherit. The opportunity of a lifetime lies before us. We have a monumental chance to create a vastly different world lets grab it with both hands.

08.01.2022 Have you met a female Red-capped Robin? Females are quite different in appearance to the males: grey-brown above and off-white below, with a reddish cap, brown-black wings barred buff to white, and some have faint red on the breast. Whilst the males are a brilliant scarlet red with distinct red and black markings. The Red-capped Robin feeds on insects and other invertebrates. It forages on the ground or in low vegetation, and will often perch on a stump or fallen branch, darting down to take insects from the ground. You can see these little birds on Wooleen Station whilst taking our walking trails or longer hiking trails. At the moment, these beautiful little birds are enjoying the bush all to themselves! . . . Rod Smith on our second walk-trail.

06.01.2022 -Wander Out Yonder- Wander - to move slowly away from a fixed point or place Yonder - at some distance in the direction indicated; over there, over yonder... Restrictions have begun easing over much of Western Australia which has given us an opportunity to celebrate WA Day, enjoying all the things which make our state special. These recent months have been difficult and trying times, for some people it's allowed a chance to review and reconsider what's of value and importance in life. The outback has a very strong spiritual effect on many people. A romantic notion which lingers within all Australians. Acknowledging and understanding the deep connection Wajarri people have to this country and the powerful effect the land can have on visitors is a special experience we love to facilitate. Connection to Country is what its all about! If you feel a deep desire to #wanderoutyonder to recharge, reconnect and regroup after this trying time look no further than Western Australia's big vast backyard. : Rob Mulally Creates on the Wooleen Lake

06.01.2022 According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 1935 more than 27% of the world wool production was from Australia. Australia owned the second highest number of sheep in the world, 112,217,000. Wooleen owned 27,000 of them, and in 1935, 450 sheep were slaughtered as rations to feed the workforce employed to tend those sheep. Australia rode on the sheep's back, as the saying goes. The grand Wooleen homestead is a testament to those high time. The original homestead is now used as a museum and relics from our wool producing era can be found amongst the collection. : Ashley Pearce Images

06.01.2022 It's been a big week at Wooleen launching David's book, 'The Wooleen Way' If you enjoy a good podcast listen to David chat with Anthony James from the #RegenNarration on life, letting go & renewing our most vital resource.

06.01.2022 So... what's the plan? In the short-term, we are playing it as we go. The current border restrictions mean we can open for customers in the Mid-west, Gascoyne and Pilbara. ... So from the 29th of May (in time for the LONG WEEKEND), we'll be opening our campsites and self-contained guesthouses. Booking in advance is essential. Bookings need to be made via email or telephone, as we haven't opened the online booking system at this point. So either [email protected] or (08) 9963 7973. We aren't operating guided tours at this point, but our walking trails, hiking trails, and self-drive tracks are open for you to enjoy. The bookings system is open for regular bookings from the 1st of July (we are taking a punt and assuming we will be open to Perth and beyond from this date). In the event that we aren't open, your booking is transferrable or refundable. So if you want to secure a wildflower spring getaway, do it now before it books out via our website: https://wooleen.com.au/accommodation/book/ : Nic Duncan Photographer at the Murchison River Campsite

06.01.2022 Today, The Wooleen Way has been shortlisted for the Premier’s Prize for an Emerging Writer at the 2019 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards. Excited and humbled are just some of the emotions floating around the station today. The winners of the 2019 Premier’s Book Awards will be announced in early August 2020 at the State Library of Western Australia. Congratulations and good luck to all the shortlisted authors.... "Now I have written a book, and you have read it, which is much more than I ever dared hope to achieve" - David Pollock. If you've had a chance to read 'The Wooleen Way' yet you can grab a copy from our website, ask your local book store, or download from kindle (or other e-readers). https://wooleen.com.au/the-wooleen-way/ Scribe Publications Writing WA

05.01.2022 "And he sees the vision splendid of the sunlit plains extended, And at night the wondrous glory of the everlasting stars." Thanks to Sugar Gum Photography for the wonderful photo and words.... There are a lot of good people fighting tough battles around our country at present. We're holding them in our thoughts and looking to our leaders for action. In the meantime, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, staying safe, doing what makes you happiest

05.01.2022 We’ve been enjoying a few puddles at Wooleen Station over the last week. We’re grateful to have received 42mm for February so far, of which 3mm fell this morning whilst enjoying our coffee. Tonight the clouds, the gums and the sunset put on a show for us! Everything feels so fresh

04.01.2022 The Murchison River Campsite at Wooleen Station on a still early morning. : Nic Duncan Photographer

04.01.2022 Was it an April Fools joke?? Today marks the first day of the 2020 tourist season, but due to COVID-19 and the importance of protecting our communities (big and small) our doors remain closed. We'd have normally spent today ensuring all the finishing touches were in place for your arrival... instead, we tried to relax a little and reassess our 'to-do' list. A fencing project has been fast-tracked and a homestead bedroom was dismantled in preparedness for a coat of paint! Rest assured we'll be keeping busy, and sharing some Wooleen moments with you all along the way. : Sean Scott Photography

04.01.2022 Today, The Wooleen Way has been shortlisted for the Premiers Prize for an Emerging Writer at the 2019 Western Australian Premiers Book Awards. Excited and humbled are just some of the emotions floating around the station today. The winners of the 2019 Premiers Book Awards will be announced in early August 2020 at the State Library of Western Australia. Congratulations and good luck to all the shortlisted authors.... "Now I have written a book, and you have read it, which is much more than I ever dared hope to achieve" - David Pollock. If you've had a chance to read 'The Wooleen Way' yet you can grab a copy from our website, ask your local book store, or download from kindle (or other e-readers). https://wooleen.com.au/the-wooleen-way/ Scribe Publications Writing WA

03.01.2022 May would have to be our most favourite month of the year. Beautiful autumn weather means warm days, cool nights and not a breath of wind. Having the Wooleen Lake to enjoy sunset and bird-watching is a big bonus for 2019. The water is estimated to last the next 2 - 3 months, subject to any further rain this year.

03.01.2022 Gloria, Sue and Wendy Merry. Every year they meet at Wooleen to provide enthralling sessions for groups of Perth schoolkids that combine cooking, art, language, culture, history and lots of laughing. These sisters grew up at Meeberrie Station (next door) in Wajarri Yamatji country; the Murchison. Through this collaborative experience is an incredible opportunity for knowledge to be passed down, a very remarkable link for real connection and education between Gloria, Sue and Wendy and the next generation to come. These sisters mean a lot to us (Frances and David!) and we feel so blessed to have them in our lives. Nic Duncan Photographer

02.01.2022 Some BIG NEWS was announced for the WA Rangelands on Thursday.... Minister for Agriculture Alannah MacTiernan has given the green light for pastoralists in the state's Southern Rangelands to start farming carbon as part of a pastoral lease. Carbon farming is designed to fix and mitigate against long-term environmental issues such as the degradation of the southern rangelands by storing (or capturing) carbon in the vegetation and soils. It essentially provides a financial mech...anism for getting the ecological health of the landscape back on track. 43 projects in the southern rangelands have already signed up to take advantage of the massive opportunities this exciting new market presents. They are contracted to provide 5 million tonnes of carbon via the Commonwealth Emissions Reduction Fund over a 25 year period, which could eventually net them $70 million. $70 million for fixing the landscape and finding new ways to sustainably manage it. You can see why were so excited. However, a word of caution to the pastoralists involved is in order. After receiving forward payments for the carbon to be sequestered they need to be very mindful of the fact that without systemic changes away from traditional management practices there will be no net gain to carbon stocks, and if this happens they will have to pay the money back. It all comes down to their commitment to better management. This is a historic shift towards fixing the ongoing legacy problems of the southern rangelands. We would like to extend our special thanks to Alannah MacTiernan for making this a priority and pushing it over the line. Now we must work hard to make it a win-win for everyone. We've seen a lot of questions online since the announcement. Do you understand carbon farming in the rangelands? Ask us a question and we'll do our best to answer

01.01.2022 Listening to our federal leaders is hard at the moment. If your ideals are anything like ours, you’re probably finding it quite distressing. We’ve heard the deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack tell us he’s certainly not worried, about what might happen in 30 years’ time and Senator Matthew Canavan suggested we should "focus on real things, he thinks climate change is a distraction. On top of this the Hon Barnaby Joyce points out that None of us in [parliament] will be... here when referring to 2050, so why should they care? What is the point of our government if not to safegaurd the future for Australians? Regardless of your stance on Climate Change, who wants a government which doesn’t care about the future of its constituents over the next 10 30 years? We have an election coming up in WA and a Federal one looming on the horizon. It might be a good time to ensure your elected members know exactly where you stand on the issues which are important to you, so that when they represent you in Parliament they do so knowing exactly what is critical to you. The challenge of regenerating historically degraded land in Western Australia (just refer to the auditor general’s report stating the resource has been mismanaged for 75 years) is a big enough task without being reminded that our leaders simple don’t care about the future. When we look over our extraordinary wild landscape we can’t help but wonder whether the integral flora and fauna which make the Australian landscape so beautiful and unique will survive, given the challenges ahead of it, during our lifetime and others to come. Will our endeavours to support it be nought for the actions of others outside our control? Our efforts are aimed at restoring the rich biodiversity of our once enviable southern rangeland pastures because healthy pasture is absolutely essential for producing food for our future. Our ecosystems are not independent to the world in which we live. Yet Michael McCormack suggested that agriculture could be excluded from our 2050 net zero emissions target. It seems Mr McCormack’s missed all of the 2030 emissions targets that the various agricultural sectors have already been making AND the National Farmers’ Federation’s 2050 economy-wide target. The industry is moving forward as best it can, recognising the increased risk of fire, flood and drought on its capacity to produce food for Australians. We know that Australian agriculture - and the economy more broadly - stands to benefit from the transition to a low carbon economy. We cannot afford the price of inaction. Supporting Farmers for Climate Action

01.01.2022 It's only 13 sleeps until winter is officially here. To celebrate we are offering a cheeky special on all our accommodation bookings. No special codes, vouchers or passwords required. Jump on our website and see the live prices for yourself: https://bit.ly/2VOd2qb It's not often we have so much water around the place, and we'd love to give you the opportunity to visit. If you've got any questions, ask them in the comments below and we'll be more than happy to help :)