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Barcaldine hosts the 10th Westech Field Days

When Ken Wilson and the Department of Primary Industries started the Westech Field Days back in 1983, they attracted around 50 exhibitors and about 500 people.

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Queenslanders take out sheep dog Interstate Challenge

Queensland has broken its drought in sheep dog trialling.

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Outback divided on 'no mine zones'

The McKinlay shire is the latest council to vote to opt in to the state government's proposed ban on mining exploration near residential areas.

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Merino sheep industry enjoys resurgence

Queensland woolgrowers say there has been a resurgence in interest in merino sheep.

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Competitors put stamp on dying outback tradition

Horsemen and women from across Australia are arriving in western Queensland for the 'bronco branding' national championships.

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Beef expo celebrates industry achievers

Former Meat and Livestock Australia chairman Don Heatley has won an industry award at Rockhampton's Beef 2012 expo in central Queensland.

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Cattle producers praised amid beef expo launch

Queensland Governor Penny Wensley says the beef industry makes an enormous contribution to the state, as she officially opened Beef 2012 in Rockhampton.

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Race fans hope pigs fly

Pigs will race in central-west Queensland today as part of a regional show.

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ABC Rural and Resources News for Western and North West Queensland, Thursday...

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Study to reveal country shows' impact

A study is trying to determine the economic and social impact of community shows.

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Rain puts dampener on sheep show

Organisers of a renowned outback Queensland sheep show have had to cancel the 50th anniversary event due to rain.

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Animals rights group and Kmart at odds over rodeo sponsorship

An animal activist group says it's convinced Kmart to withdraw its commercial sponsorship of this year's Mount Isa rodeo.

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Rural Report for North West and Western Queensland, Friday 6th July 2012

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ABC Rural Report for Central, Southern, Western and North West Queensland,...

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Dairy farmers protest about milk discounting at Brisbane show

Tough economic conditions have seen the number of dairy competitors at this year's Royal Brisbane Show down by 20 per cent.

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ABC Rural Report for Western and North West Queensland, Monday 10th September...

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Rural Report for Queensland, Monday, October 1, 2012

New research drives push to lift NZ tomato ban; Aussies prevail in close working dog trans tasman test and Whitbreads Cordial tradition continues in Charters Towers.

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ABC Rural Report for Western and North West Queensland, Wednesday 3rd October...

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ABC Rural Report for Western and North West Queensland, Wednesday 31st...

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Poor cattle condition forces campdraft cancellation

A major campdrafting event in south-west Queensland has been called off, because cattle are not in good enough condition.

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ABC Rural Report for Western and North West Queensland, Friday 19th of April...

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Morale still strong for Tambo stock show

Organisers of a stock show in Tambo, south-east of Longreach in western Queensland, say wild dog problems and the dry season are expected to impact on entries this year.

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Riders saddle up for own brand of excitement

One of Australia's homegrown horse sports will be showcased in outback Queensland this weekend, 120 years after it first began.

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Drought won't dampen outback shows' spirit

The south-west Queensland community of Charleville is celebrating its 100th annual show today.

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Equine events make up for bovine no-show

Pens that would normally house cattle have been filled by horses at the 130th Hughenden Show.

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How to make a dagwood dog

The Mattress shares the secret to a perfect dagwood dog.

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Qld police investigate brawl at Winton show

Police are appealing for public information after several people were injured in a brawl at the Winton show in central-west Queensland.

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Police plead for clues to outback brawl in Winton in central Qld

Police in Winton in central-western Queensland are continuing their appeal for information after a large brawl in the town over the weekend.

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From rural banker to lumberjack

He used to be a rural finance manager in New Zealand.

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Australia's campdraft competitors saddle up in Longreach

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Stockmen show off bush skills for Hall of Fame 25th anniversary

The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Cattle producers are putting aside drought and low prices, for a few days at least, to focus on some bush skills.

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Prehistoric presence at the Ekka

North west Queensland councils are on the campaign trail to educate the Ekka about Australia's Dinosaur Trail.

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Longreach rodeo school 'not for weak-hearted'

A school near Longreach is still attracting plenty of young men to learn rodeo skills, even though the Queensland drought has forced the cancellation of some rodeo events and campdrafts. Aspiring...

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Heat blamed for mustering smaller crowd

Organisers of an annual muster in Longreach in central-west Queensland say the heat over the weekend may have deterred spectators.

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Top horse riders compete for national cattle branding title

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Longreach Junior Showgirl entrant Josie Hetherington following in mum's...

Sixteen-year-old Josie Hetherington has been to every Longreach Show since she was born and always looks forward to the weekend with a great deal of excitement. But this year will be even more special...

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Rodeo rider bucks all limitations and finds solace in working dogs

If a dog is in fact a man's best friend, Steven Elliott is in luck - he has nine of them.

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Longreach Show cancels 'speed shear' event due to drought

The Longreach Show Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel its popular 'speed shear' event this year as the region continues to struggle through its third year of drought.

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Brisbane Ekka provides reprieve for gutsy farmers battling drought

The unprecedented drought gripping Queensland fails to stop primary producers lining up for their annual competition at the Royal Queensland Show in Brisbane, or the Ekka as it is known.

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The art of cake decorating with a Royal Queensland Show champion

Grandmother Roslyn Nankervis began decorating cakes about a decade ago simply because she needed something to do in retirement. At the time it never crossed her mind that one day she would be an...

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Winton steer trial cut short, as western Queensland cattle make huge gains

Impressive weight gains force a western Queensland steer trial competition to be cut four months short.

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Merino sheep genetics on show as Queensland aims to repair wool industry

Queensland's best Merino sheep genetics are on show this weekend as the state aims to repair its wool industry.

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Beef Australia 2018: Hats on show at Australia's biggest beef industry event

A look under the brims at Australia's biggest beef industry event, Beef Australia 2018, reveals there are many things to consider when choosing a hat.

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Beef competition proving carcase quality remains high despite Queensland drought

The dry may be gripping western Queensland, but on Saturday night local producers swapped their boots for polished shoes and heels for the presentation dinner for the Alpha Show Society carcase...

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Pint-sized barrel racing star takes on riders twice her age

Seven-year-old Charlie-Rose Prow has been on horseback since she was a baby. Now she and her horse Mousse are wowing the crowd at barrel racing events in outback Queensland.

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Hardy African sheep breed provides opportunity for drought-stricken graziers

An African sheep breed which calls the Kalahari desert home is proving its worth to a growing number of Australia's drought-stricken graziers.

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Queensland campdrafts to be cancelled amid ongoing impact of flooding and...

Up to 50 per cent of Queensland's campdrafting events are likely to be cancelled due to a lack of available cattle and graziers being unable to leave their properties.

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'Not a beauty pageant': The modernisation of Miss Showgirl in Queensland

Supporters of Miss Showgirl, a competition only open to young, unmarried women, say it still has a place in modern society.

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