Like a raging bull: Fighting to save the greatest show on red earth

Email Born in the red dust of outback Qld, the mighty Mt Isa Rodeo has grown into a multimillion-dollar phenomenon, attracting people from around the world. But now a fight rages to ensure its survival.

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AM Edition Like a raging bull: Fighting to save the greatest show on red earth Born in the red dust of outback Qld, the mighty Mt Isa Rodeo has grown into a multimillion-dollar phenomenon, attracting people from around the world. But now a fight rages to ensu... READ MORE   Cane-farming conservationist lived ‘boldly, passionately, loudly’ A controversial cane-farming conservationist with a love of crocodiles and almost all of God’s creatures has been laid to rest by his grieving family. READ MORE   ‘You were the thug’: Teen charged over daylight robbery of kids, elderly A 15-year-old who targeted elderly women and primary school kids while on a crime spree in Aitkenvale has received little mercy from a judge – and from his own mother. READ MORE   Townsville tunes up for ‘immersive’ chamber music festival The largest chamber music festival in the Southern Hemisphere is set to begin on Friday, and organisers promise Townsville is about to sound ‘extraordinary’. Check out the events o... READ MORE   ‘No parent should have to bury their child’: Fire victim farewelled Friends and family have today laid to rest one of the teenage boys killed in a devastating double-fatal house fire that shook Townsville to its core two weeks ago. READ MORE   Townsville nightclub fined for risky drinking promotions A Townsville nightclub has been fined thousands of dollars for running “unacceptable” promotions such as ‘Ballin’ on a Budget’ that saw one patron drink 13 drinks in two hours. READ MORE   Outback emergency: Toddler bitten by snake A toddler has been rushed to hospital after suffering what is feared to be a snake bite at a national park in the Outback south-west of Townsville. READ MORE   ‘Busy’ Meghan won’t visit UK with Harry amid ‘backlash’ fears Prince Harry wants to spend an extended amount of time in the UK in the coming months to reconnect with his estranged family but Meghan Markle is unlikely to join him. READ MORE   The crazy things you can do with new flagship phone Samsung’s latest phone offering, the Galaxy Z Fold6, has incredible AI. See how it fared during the ultimate road test on a family’s European trip. READ MORE   All the right reasons: Reality TV couple reflect on life after fame They were the city girl-country boy couple that stole the nation’s hearts in the early days of Farmer Wants A Wife – several kids and life changes on, they’ve som... READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by Townsville Bulletin, PO Box 587 Townsville, QLD 4810 Australia.