Ringers Western has officially solidified its status as an Australian powerhouse by taking home the Retail, Wholesale, and Distribution Award at the 2025 Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards. This recognition marks a significant milestone for a brand that, only 13 years ago, was just a rough sketch on the back of a Weet-Bix box. […]
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At Ringers Western, we talk a lot about stickin’ together—but on that Saturday night of May 31st, that motto came to life in a ballroom bursting with heart, hope, and good old-fashioned generosity. Held at The Star on the Gold Coast, the 2025 Kollosche People’s Ball brought together more than 1,000 guests for an unforgettable
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James Salerno, Ringers Western co Founder tells of a harrowing narrow escape four thousand feet in the air with six thousand wild cattle to find and muster. I’m in for stock camp supplies; out again very shortly. Matteo and I were up in the R22 chopper. Four thousand feet in the air scouring the
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I still remember the day Richard Drew first told me about his master plan to stop the spread of the Queensland fruit fly. It was a plan that, if successful, would see one of the greatest threats to Australia’s (and the world’s) horticultural industry come to a sticky end. I also remember how his voice
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I’ve always had horses involved in my life, my entire life, really, since I was a little fella. I was raised at El Questro Station, a million-acre cattle station out in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and I literally can’t recall a time when there weren’t horses around. I learned to ride when I
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James Salerno, CEO of Ringers Western, recently made a heartwarming visit to Wagga Wagga to surprise his longtime friend, John Vrolyks, with a meaningful birthday gift. Although Mr. Vrolyks celebrated his 102nd birthday in November, the real surprise came months later when James Salerno and his family arrived to celebrate in person. A Friendship Spanning
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Salerno Pastoral Makes a Mark at Gympie Brahman Female SaleJames Salerno, owner and operator of Salerno Pastoral, continues to build a reputation for excellence in Brahman breeding. At the recent Gympie Brahman Female Sale, Salerno Pastoral secured top-tier genetics, reinforcing its commitment to quality breeding and sustainable cattle operations. Among the standout purchases was the
James Salerno, the visionary founder of Ringers Western, has taken his deep-rooted passion for Brahman cattle to the next level by establishing Rosegum Salerno Pastoral (SP), a Brahman stud and commercial cattle enterprise. Raised in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, where his family bred Brahmans, Salerno has embraced his heritage by creating a high-quality
This festive season, James Salerno, CEO of Ringers Western, is embracing the spirit of giving by launching a limited-edition Christmas Work Shirt, with 100% of proceeds donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland (RMHC SEQ). Making a Difference for Families in Need RMHC SEQ provides essential accommodation and support services for families with
James Salerno, CEO of Ringers Western, is once again stepping up for rural Australia by teaming up with Farm Angels to support the Flanno for a Farmer campaign. This powerful initiative aims to raise $500,000 to assist farmers facing hardship, proving that a simple flanno can make a world of difference. Supporting the Backbone of