While other teens saved up for a car or a new phone, 15-year-old Matilda Herron was saving up for her first bull. But when that chance came, it was through an unexpected tragedy.
While many 15-year-olds are still sleeping, Matilda Herron is already hard at work, tending to her herd of stud cattle on her family's small property in Southern Queensland.Instead, her small mob of 25 animals is the legacy of her neighbour, Chris Gleeson, who died suddenly in 2022.
Before his death, Mr Gleeson's Santa Gertrudis stud, Groomsville Park, had been steadily growing, buying and selling the cattle known for their dark cherry-red coats, heat resistance and adaptability. It soon became clear the herd would be sold, presenting Matilda with an opportunity to turn her dream into a reality.
When they took over Eidsvold Station, south-west of Bundaberg, in 2006, they also took on the legacy of Australia's oldest Santa Gertrudis stud, and the herd now boasts more than 6,000 head of cattle."It's really with the passage of time that that investment prevails, but it also only prevails if you stick to what you're trying to breed," Ms Greenup said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Queensland Road Projects Face $2.2 Billion Cost BlowoutFourteen Queensland road projects that are dependent on federal funding will now cost an extra $2.2 billion – and the state government has yet to receive any commitments from Canberra.
Read more »
Woman dead following shocking bus crash in QueenslandA young female pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a bus that left the road on a street in the Brisbane CBD.
Read more »
‘Outrageous and disgusting’: Greens MP condemns comparison of Queensland climate protests to US capitol riotsEthics committee clears Michael Berkman of inciting or encouraging Extinction Rebellion protest but labels his conduct ‘disgraceful’
Read more »
Queensland students’ right to appeal suspensions ‘undermines’ teacher authorityQueensland students’ right to appeal suspensions ‘undermines’ teacher authority
Read more »
Queensland Premier forced to apologise over text message scandalQueensland Premier Steven Miles is forced to apologise in parliament after denying texting instructions to a factional ally. The truth is revealed in a bombshell report, damaging the Premier's credibility ahead of the state's election.
Read more »
Queensland Government Announces Public Funding for Fertility TreatmentsMore women and girls suffering complex medical conditions like cancer will have access to cheaper reproductive care after Queensland became the latest state to announce public funding for fertility treatments.
Read more »