Casterton’s annual Working Dog Auction has been thrust into the spotlight in the lead up to the 2024 event with the event\u2019s long standing auctioneer James Tierney recently ranked among Australia’s top 20 auctioneers.<\/p>\n
Casterton born Tierney, grew up among working dogs, instilling in him a deep respect for their role in farming and he has been the face and voice of the auction basically since its inception.<\/p>\n
Casterton Kelpie Association president Karen Stephens said Tierney\u2019s accolade underscored his dedication and skill, spotlighting the Casterton Working Dog Auction as a leading industry event, praising Tierney’s longstanding support and roots in the community stating it was no surprise to see this recognition as a top performer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe association has had the privilege of having James as the boomingaAuctioneer\u2019s voice of the annual Australian Premier Working Dog Auction since the beginning of his career, and we have witnessed many milestones and achievements across the years,\u201d Stephens said.<\/p>\n
\u201cJames is a Casterton local that we are very proud of.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has supported the association over many years, travelling home from Wagga every year since moving away from the district, and for that, we are very grateful.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe cut his teeth at the Casterton Sale Yards and at the annual Working Dog Auction, so what a better grounding could he get.\u201d<\/p>\n
With Tierney’s leadership, the auction anticipates exceeding $4 million this year.<\/p>\n
Behind the scenes, preparations are underway for the event, including final entries for Saturday\u2019s Muster and Rotary of Casterton\u2019s Kelpie Art Show, signalling an exciting future for Casterton’s beloved tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Casterton’s annual Working Dog Auction has been thrust into the spotlight in the lead up to the 2024 event with the event\u2019s long standing auctioneer James Tierney recently ranked among Australia’s top 20 auctioneers. Casterton born Tierney, grew up among working dogs, instilling in him a deep respect for their role in farming and he […]<\/p>\n