When her mobile and internet service cut out for the 10th time in a day, outback business owner Belinda Murphy was at her wit's end. Key points: Rural residents say towns suffer frequent connection drop-outs that cost businesses sales and stifle productivity A local internet provider launched by a grazier has seen a boom in demand from rural customers A …
From bull riding to croc wrestling to cockroach, frog and yabby racing, Aussies have proven they will take on just about any beast for the sake of an entertaining bush contest. Key points: The competition and the races drew record crowd numbers this year The unpredictable nature of camels makes perfecting the sport a challenge Contestants must avoid the camel's …
Queensland has recorded its worst start to the tourism season in four years with visitor numbers down 11 per cent across the state, according to the Outback Queensland Tourism Association. Key points: Outback and regional towns are not seeing as many tourists as in recent years Some events are being postponed as a result There is increased competition from cruises …