North West Queensland proudly claims to be the home of bulls and broncos, and it's giving the rodeo-loving American state of Texas a run for its chaps. Junior bull riders from the land of longhorn cattle – and some scenes from the TV series Yellowstone – battled the best of Australia's young cowboys at the Mount Isa Rodeo, the largest …
They say they make them tough in Queensland and for 12-year-old mini-bull rider Ronan Miosge, that sentiment rings true. Key points: A young Queensland boy represented Australia in a world mini-bull championship in Texas Mini-bull riding has now debuted at both the Mount Isa and Warwick rodeos The high animal welfare standards are a selling point "I've got my throat …
As skilled stockman Peter Jupiter prepares for a saddle bronc ride behind the chutes of Mount Isa's Buchanan Park, it's clear that this is not his first rodeo. Key points: The biggest rodeo in the southern hemisphere launched its first ever Indigenous Championships Indigenous rapper Baker Boy travelled from the UK to perform at the outback event Organisers and competitors …
Young Indigenous healthcare workers in Queensland are following the footsteps of their family members and hope more of their generation will do the same, but one Mount Isa Indigenous doctor says the job is not a 9-to-5 commitment. Key points: Young Indigenous healthcare workers said they entered the field to continue work done by their families More Indigenous healthcare workers …