Fitness

Shearing season doesn’t ease you in. It chucks you straight in the deep end, boots and all. Cold mornings, long days, tired bodies,...

The days are long, the sweat’s real, and if you’re not fuelling the machine right — you’ll hit the wall and stay there. This is your no-bullshit guide to feeding the body, firing the brain, and getting through the day without falling apart.

Last week we ripped the top off the drinking culture in the sheds — and holy hell did it pop off. The response was bloody huge. And not...

Life in the shearing shed is hard yakka. It’s early mornings, long days, heavy lifting, and mental focus from go to whoa. Whether you’re on the handpiece, handling wool, pressing, penning up, managing the teams or the farm — the work takes a toll. That’s why looking after your health and well-being isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity.Here are five practical ways to stay strong in the shed, from start to finish.