Hundreds flock to Augathella's New Year's Eve rodeo

Sally Gall
Updated January 3 2017 - 11:18am, first published January 2 2017 - 2:00pm
Blackall's Jack Banks on his way to a winning ride on Blindside in the juvenile bull ride.
Blackall's Jack Banks on his way to a winning ride on Blindside in the juvenile bull ride.

The return of the New Year’s Eve rodeo to Augathella after a dozen years in abeyance was a hugely popular move, with something like 500 people on the grounds on Saturday night.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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