Search for the next generation of sheep shearers | 7.30

Australia famously rode the sheep's back to prosperity, but the number of shearers is dwindling.

Trainers are heading to country schools looking for the next generation, targeting year 10 students looking for a trade.

National education and parenting reporter Conor Duffy reports.

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