Living Off The Grid On Australia's Most Remote Cattle Station!

Summary

From the crack of dawn, life on Australia's remote cattle station is bustling with activity and rugged challenges. With a 5 AM start, the Northern Territory's arid landscape sees the Jones family and their crew gearing up for another day on the ranch. As Trevor, the cook, dreams of a return to horse racing, rookie pilot Jeff faces the trials of proving himself in this unforgiving land. And amidst the controlled chaos, little Milton yearns to join the muster, while his parents ensure he's safe from the harsher realities until he's truly ready. This episode of "Untamed" chronicles the resilience, dreams, and unyielding spirit of those living off the grid in Australia's vast outback.

Highlights

• Trevor breaks breakfast rules but nurtures a jockey dream. 🍳
• Jeff, the newbie pilot, learns the ropes on the ground. 🚁
• Fire sparks demand quick action; controlled burns ensure safety. 🔥
• Little Milton gets a taste of piloting, dreams of mustering. 🤠
• Trevor gets a surprising new racing prospect, thanks to Milton. 🐎

Key Takeaways

• Life on the remote cattle station begins at 5 AM, full of challenges and dreams. 🌅
• Trevor juggles between cooking and his aspiration of reviving his jockey career. 🏇
• Rookie pilot Jeff is tested by the station's demands before flying. 🚁
• Fire hazards are real; controlled burns are essential for safety. 🔥
• Young Milton dreams big, wanting to join the big leagues in mustering. 🤠

Overview

Life's rhythm at the Kibar station is defined by heaving the sun's early rays, spilling over vast acres of untamed Aussie wilderness. By 5 AM, the Jones family, with patriarch Milton at the helm, leads a troupe of workers, each dedicated to keeping this enormous cattle operation afloat. Amidst breakfast banter, Trevor, the camp cook, shares his yearning with Milton to reignite his passion for horse racing—an ambition almost as wild as the landscape.

Meanwhile, rookie pilot Jeff faces the proving ground, grappling with new tasks to earn his place on the team. With stakes as high as the outback skies, he fumbles through day one, eyes on the prize and hands on the fieldwork. But the lessons here are of trial by dust, sweat, and sometimes flames, as unexpected fires call for swift, decisive burn-offs to prevent larger disasters. All the while, little Milton clings close, eyes gleaming with the thrill of mustering alongside the men—the future in chorded echoes of his father.

In the background,'s hopes reignite as Milton unveils a specially picked horse for Trevor’s return to racing—a secret tightly held till the surprising reveal. Morning turns to marathon as the muster begins, the choppers spin, and lives weave through the outback's wild pulse, each heartbeat a testament to the toughness, dreams, and unity found off the grid in Australia’s vast, untamed land.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 02:00: Early Morning Routine and Trev's Jockey Comeback The chapter begins with an early 5:00 a.m. start in the Northern Territory. It's the beginning of another big day, but the early morning doesn't agree with everyone. Big Milton emphasizes his need for a substantial breakfast, pointing out someone's mistake in preparing his meal by saying they're cutting it too thick. Meanwhile, Trevor the cook, who has strict routines, as implied by his three rules, is introduced.
• 02:00 - 04:00: Herding and Challenges Involved The chapter discusses the difficulties and challenges involved in herding, where individuals face harsh conditions without adequate gear. Despite the lack of necessary equipment like hats and boots, complaints are minimal because survival takes precedence over discomfort. The urgency and necessity to keep plates clean signifies preparation for a significant event, referred to as the 'first big Master of the Season.' The narrative captures the relentless warmth experienced during their tasks, emphasizing the narrator's distaste for running under such conditions.
• 04:00 - 08:00: Jeff's Introduction and Learning Curve The chapter titled "Jeff's Introduction and Learning Curve" introduces Trevor, who is trying to revive his career as an amateur jockey at the age of 60, after a 26-year hiatus. Despite having considerable experience in horse racing, Trevor faces skepticism about returning, as others believe he needs to stay active to avoid becoming idle or losing his edge. The narrative also involves characters like Milton's sister-in-law, Christe, whom Trevor has enlisted to help him with his mission, depicting his determination and support network as he embarks on this challenging personal and professional journey.
• 08:00 - 12:00: Fire Incident and Preventative Measures The chapter titled 'Fire Incident and Preventative Measures' discusses challenges and unconventional methods for losing weight. Trev, a character mentioned in the chapter, needs to lose 10 kilos. He shares a tip involving using a plastic bag to induce sweating and reduce body fluid, which is not a typical strategy promoted by established weight-loss programs like Weight Watchers. The chapter may also touch upon the importance of understanding proper and safe methods for weight management.
• 12:00 - 15:00: Trev's Surprise and Upcoming Muster Trev is preparing for upcoming races with only two months left and has a lot of work ahead. Milton's brother-in-law also appears, focusing on rounding up a group of young animals before the muster event scheduled for the next day.
• 15:00 - 18:00: Muster Begins and Family Dynamics Revealed The chapter titled 'Muster Begins and Family Dynamics Revealed' highlights the vital role of Chopper mastering in managing expansive landscapes, specifically 1.3 million acres covered by Coly Bar. Steven Gro is central to this operation, depicted as an invaluable asset whose skills are near indispensable for managing such vast terrains. Milton Jones is introduced as having the best Sky Cowboy in Steven, underscoring the excitement and challenge of the task rather than its danger, emphasizing camaraderie and expertise in the art of mastering.
• 18:00 - 20:00: Flying Worries and Family Concerns In this chapter, the discussion revolves around concerns related to flying. Steve, a highly skilled pilot, is mentioned. Despite his expertise, flying demands a high level of focus and is particularly challenging on windy days. The chapter reflects on the responsibilities and concentration required for aviation, hinting at an undercurrent of anxiety and the necessity to rely on the pilot's proficiency.

Living Off The Grid On Australia's Most Remote Cattle Station! Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 it's a 5:00 a.m. start in the heart of the Northern Territory morning already morning already another big day but it's not agreeing with [Music] everyone big Milton needs a big breakfast you're cutting it too thick babe [Music] yep while over in the workers's kitchen Trevor the cook has three rules no
• 00:30 - 01:00 hats no boots and no wingy nobody complains at the moment I haven't got much choice they L your starve make sure your plates clean there's a big day ahead for everyone as they prepare for the first big Master of the [Music] Season she's warm bloody warm how I hate running
• 01:00 - 01:30 I hate it now that he's fed the troops trev's on another mission and he's asked Milton's sister-in-law christe to help him Trevor you're supposed to be riding race horse at the races this year you've got to be doing something otherwise you'll just go stupid so trevors decided at age 60 to make a comeback as an amateur jockey it's been what 26 years since I've rode in a race he's done a fair bit with horse raceing and I know he likes
• 01:30 - 02:00 to have a [Music] p but his boss Milton isn't ready to back him yet I see him bobbing along didn't know what the hell it was he hadn't got a lot of pace about him he's pretty steady Trev has to lose 10 kilos and he's got a tip they don't teach you at Weight Watches I use a black plastic bag all over the top of me so sweat Joy trick me just makes you lose a lot of weight got a body fluid cuz that's
• 02:00 - 02:30 most of the content of your body is liquid anyway he's only got about two months for the races so he's got a bit of work to do it'll be quite exciting to [Music] watch another early bird is Milton's brother-in-law [Music] H lead away kids he's got to round up a mob of wieners before the master tomorrow
• 02:30 - 03:00 but he's not doing it alone coly bar covers 1.3 million Acres Chopper mastering is a must be lost without him you wouldn't manage this country without him no way in the world Milton Jones's best Sky Cowboy is this guy Steven Gro I wouldn't say it's dangerous man it's exciting
• 03:00 - 03:30 I might cut any of these little W fell St just leaveing behind steeve is an extremely good pilot but you got to hang on yeah it's a lot of concentration for him especially on windy day big job yeah everything pretty well [Music]
• 03:30 - 04:00 Santa Claus going me this he loves Santa Claus over at the homestead Christina Jones is getting her own budding Cowboy ready for her riding lesson will you just yell out if you fall off or [Music] no I can ride practice come on S he loves his horse
• 04:00 - 04:30 he's doing pretty well and he seems to be enjoying it went on my ride I got backed off and and I keep practicing and practicing and practicing and practicing and practicing so I can know how I can ride up come on little Milton's got a junior Rodeo coming up in a couple of months it'll be a rare chance for him to mix with other kids don't be silly or you'll fall
• 04:30 - 05:00 H to be a 4-year-old at coola bar yeah there's no other little kid so he doesn't get anyone to play with boy yeah he's in a adult's world I guess he doesn't understand that he can't do what everyone else does he just thinks he's smaller than everybody else live to Dad big Milt on the war paath there's a ton of work to be done and the new kid from the Sunshine Coast is a slow St
• 05:00 - 05:30 where's the wire rape you had yesterday I was the only one around there well I'm fine you just pulled it off yesterday didn't you Jeff's are qualified Chopper pilot but before he gets to fly here he's got to prove he's a worker you got to work around the farm and do your own part and no jobs above anyone I'm going to learn Weena steer heer freaking everything four legs some have horns some don't that's it bull cow and uh uh
• 05:30 - 06:00 yeah that one's a [Music] cow hey here's the big saw you wreck that one there it looks like Jeff's got a long way to go to convince the boss he's up to taking charge of a 300 Grand Chopper tie the rope around the log and short to your Rail and cut it off about half an hour up there trying to sort your fell bad you're still doing it come on quickly now anyone that knows him knows that he's definitely tough wanted to be able to do everything as fast as
• 06:00 - 06:30 possible quick get your rope around this side of the tree you have to otherwise you get red at mate that's not that's not even a knot I wouldn't even time your horse up like that I a little Milton KN better than that b and if the kid doesn't get his act together soon his career at cooie bar could end before it gets off the ground I worry that one's going to fall on the hill S I bet he drops one on that roof
• 06:30 - 07:00 [Music] hey hey oh the Johnny deell got hit here may how they survived these guys it's rookie Jeff's first full day on the job TI on your frame could be his
• 07:00 - 07:30 last don't put your arm over the top of that chain so it'll rear up and cut your arm off Milton's giving the Sunshine Coast but he's doing it for a reason if they pass this test here while they get on to go further on you got to be prepared to work hard they don't do that well they don't have a job otherwise [Music] simple yeah trying to learn as much as I can as fast as I can so I can just sort of be one of the other guys that are
• 07:30 - 08:00 just working out in the station despite a shaky start get coping with the pressure and maybe earning a little respect from the B that'll do us mate yeah that's it he uh yeah he scared the pants off me so we'll see how we go hopefully everything go smoothly from here on in I've had one fell turn be once and he
• 08:00 - 08:30 didn't even know how to open that gate over there and he ended up a good mean so you never know [Music] [Applause] way as Trevor prepares lunch the thought of returning to racing has him all nostalgic your dad butcher shot when I was a kid he wanted me to be a butcher and I wanted to be a joggy and that's where I went from there and I came to Australia and rode for 15 years
• 08:30 - 09:00 now he thinks Milton and Christina are going to lend him a horse to race on you want to go and do it now but the jonesers have decided to have some fun with their temperamental cook Milton's just told Trevor they can't spare him a horse what is you think he is they just said they're not doing it
• 09:00 - 09:30 anymore it's not racing they haven't got another one yeah well he doesn't think it's on I think he's disappointed cuz he just realized that there's no horse it would have been nice if it had have happened it would have been nice to get back in the saddle again the truth is Milton has got something special in mind and he's off to put his plan into action it's actually down the P down here now and he doesn't know about it we have funny be surprised I
• 09:30 - 10:00 [Music] re it's not a long drive but on the run home Milton's plan comes to a grinding hole I'll just wait a minute I'll just have a look how hooked up here wheel come off lost the wheel I'll go back and find it [Music]
• 10:00 - 10:30 bounce there right stand hit here 50 m no it can't go that far it hit the tree only that pulled it up where it hit the [Music] tree well he's finally got his wheel back but when Milton gets to the road more trouble oh sh we better put this fire out when the rim hit the bitchman Sparks
• 10:30 - 11:00 started the [Music] [Applause] [Music] fire the fire's put out quickly but Milton's worries don't end there it's pretty clear the country's a Tinder Box people will come along here and drop a match out of the motor car or a wheel bearing or something and it'll
• 11:00 - 11:30 catch all this on fire and burn us out bit of wind and hot weather and dry grass never stop [Music] it kibar is on fire and there's only one blow to blank that's it clean around
• 11:30 - 12:00 B you call it a fire bug it's a mixture of petrol and Diesel then we hit it with a bit of that and where we [Music] go Milton's runaway Wheels spark the grass fire so he's decided he'd better do some back burning now he's burning off the dead grass along the road otherwise later on in the year when it does get really dry you've got too much fuel there and you start a massive fire so it's control
• 12:00 - 12:30 burning another month's time here you drop one matchy and the whole place will burn massive fire lose stock feed everything here now but by doing it now preventive burning you know we lose a little bit along the road here and that's it you don't have to love fighting fires to do this job but it helps it needs to be done but yeah he does love doing it definitely he's a
• 12:30 - 13:00 Maniac where there's smoke there's fire where there's fire there's meat with the back burnly done over at the hom bed everything's just about ready for the first Master of the season tomorrow Mom I'm cing the train down but COI Bar's littlest work is not Downing tools just yet a little help over here
• 13:00 - 13:30 I'm kind of busy here I'm the worst Gardener in the world I like to try [Music] [Applause] [Music] though closest been to uh jumping in one so it's good to touch one again rookie pilot Jeff's had a hell of a day having survived trial by Milton now he's got to impress press cooly Bar's Top Gun
• 13:30 - 14:00 Steve's a really nice guy to suck up [Music] here he's got to get in and show he's got the right attitude and he's prepared for a little bit of hard work I'm glad he's doing it not me so even though there's a muster coming up until Jeff gets the nod from Steven he's grounded would be good to go tomorrow but hopefully time will
• 14:00 - 14:30 [Music] come Milton's made it back from the burnoff but he's got one last thing to do oh Trevor the cook he doesn't think we got a horse lined up for him but we have we've been keeping it a bit of a secret so we'll surprising trev's been grumpy as all get out since being told that Jones has couldn't spare him a horse for his comeback as a
• 14:30 - 15:00 but now it's time to make his [Music] day look at this here is that mine it's yours it ran second and Ru that last year forget now he's a bit touchy it's got pink Head color that's all right you're going to complain he doesn't seem to be that happy happy be happy if I know how fast
• 15:00 - 15:30 it can go he ran a second at Brunet last year but there was only two ERS in the race two ERS in the race yeah I have to stop drinking there go Bond G Bond it's supposed to be quite a good racehorse he's got about 3 weeks to get it fit and train it before the races if it's a donkey K can go back in the pic that's way you have fun in the bush
• 15:30 - 16:00 don't tell them nothing disappoint them then surprise them but Milton has his fingers crossed that his whole plan doesn't backfire he's got a bit of work to do on the horse so it'll probably throw him first up break his leg and we'll be cooking for ourselves come on get it it's the morning of jly Bar's first Master of the Season God you got some
• 16:00 - 16:30 Tucker in there hey should be about 12 or 14400 head I suppose total yeah we're into it today just waiting for a bit of daylight and we're up up today's Target zone is the red ball padic about 30 km from the homestead that's where we going to here there's a creek there right so we're just going to go this way with them Milton will FL with his two best Pilots Steven and Tony we'll probably put fuel up here Steven yeah well that's the
• 16:30 - 17:00 plan but young Jeff will stay on the ground with the rest yeah first day today so see how different it is and yeah looking forward to it you got a hat oh that pH well put a hat on you tell you if you don't wear a hat you won't be worth two Bob fors Y into the day you'll be sunstrip you want a be box no I think stick see you before taking off a quick
• 17:00 - 17:30 goodbye to little Mil here he is where to go mastering today come on must come on all right I probably shouldn't have said anything this Milton's put his foot in it the little fell thinks he's going mustering too dad's going to go all day in the chopper I can't take you for too big a day okay I really want to take you but I
• 17:30 - 18:00 can't [Music] City little mean do you want to fly out with s and chrisy can drive out and pick you up no I'll take him for a little run here want to come for a little run here when we start up then I can bring you back eh that sound all right can I have a kiss for you D do always get your [Applause]
• 18:00 - 18:30 [Music] now the Master's on on Milton will disappear at dawn and often be gone for [Music] days behind you we just going to go around the with this young dring back at the house we're [Applause] away look the
• 18:30 - 19:00 there going to drop little B of the house [Music] right Little Milton just likes to go with his dad in the cheler so yeah he wants to be one of the big boys he's just not quite there yet take him a bit longer I think taking off for Christine there'll be no relaxing until her man PL
• 19:00 - 19:30 home [Music] safely it is a dangerous occupation he leads wild bulls you know the whole lot it is worrying and as good a pilot as anyone can be I mean things always happen but they are God forbid it ever does but yeah I do worry constantly [Music]
• 19:30 - 20:00 [Music] [Music]