There were big hats, big smiles, big cattle and even bigger-hearted moments pulsating through this year’s Santa Gertrudis National Youth Cattle Camp, cementing its reputation among parents and children alike as the best event of its type held anywhere in Australia. Ten-year-old Jack Whitty, of Forbes, NSW probably summed it up best when he told …
Twelve-year-old Ella Phillips is 2025’s Champion Herdsperson, trouncing the field including much older competitors in accumulating the most points in stud judging, prime beef judging and parading. Her prize included a heifer named Sprinkles, coincidentally donated by her uncle and aunt, Daniel and Kasey Phillips of Murgona Cattle Co, Taroom. “My uncle started his stud …
The teams of Nutrien Ag Solutions and AuctionsPlus played a key role in helping the Santa Gertrudis Breeders’ (Australia) Association raise nearly $45,000 to develop more of the organisation’s young people. As sponsors of the SGB(A)A’s National Youth Camp, Nutrien and AuctionsPlus were a natural fit to conduct the annual event’s semen auction, held on …
Welcome to the September 2025 Edition of Santa Express! We’re excited to share the latest stories, updates, and community news in this month’s edition. Whether you’re after ideas, insights, or a quick catch-up, there’s something inside for everyone.