S5 Ep 3 - Stories from a Cattle Station

S5 Ep 3 - Stories from a Cattle Station

From Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story by Angie Asimus

January 31, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

Anna Cochrane discusses her role at a cattle station and her participation in the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.

Being the support manager of a million-hectare cattle station in the Northern Territory keeps her busy enough but my guest today has been handpicked for the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program run by the National Farmer's Federation. The program helps support female leaders who are driven to create a more inclusive and sustainable future for the industry. To learn more, Anna Cochrane of Consolidated Pastoral Company joins me now. Anna's favourite place on the station is less about a specific location and more about the feeling of privilege that comes with living there and appreciating the environment around her. She manages Newcastle Waters Station, working in station support alongside the team and being someone people feel comfortable coming to talk to. Before moving to the Northern Territory, she began studying law but quickly felt drawn to agriculture and was fortunate to build a working partnership with her husband. While the roles were daunting at times, she learned the importance of being adaptable and kind to herself and others. Anna is passionate about regional and rural development and is motivated by continuous improvement, loving the challenge and the…

People in this episode

Host: Angie Asimus

Guest: Anna Cochrane

Topics covered

  • cattle station
  • female leadership
  • agriculture
  • regional development
  • sustainability

Keywords

  • cattle station
  • Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program
  • female leaders
  • sustainability
  • regional development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Farmer's Federation, Consolidated Pastoral Company

Places: Northern Territory, Newcastle Waters Station

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