Courts needs to stand firm and tell animal rights activists there is no place in our society for groups who want to be above the law.

CLIVE Kitchen is a long way from his Brisbane base in the front bar of Winton's famous North Gregory Hotel but spiritually he's right at home, rubbing shoulders with stock agents and thirsty locals.

The recently sold North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) has appointed Stephen Thompson as its new chief executive officer to replace Nigel Alexander.