Red dust, huge crowds and raging bulls are back in action at Mount Isa Rodeo, and the outback legacy is here to stay.
Almost 2,000 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, it’s not the outback city’s first rodeo.
And thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers, it won’t be the last.
“The vibes are electric, it’s the red dirt, it’s the people, it’s the feel of it all,” said committee member Ally Finlay.
The crowd was “electric” on Saturday night. (Supplied: Mount Isa Pro Rodeo Ltd)
Despite being on the brink of collapse just months ago, the largest and richest rodeo in the southern hemisphere made a comeback in front of a record crowd on the weekend.
About 700 cowboys and cowgirls from all over Australia, New Zealand and America competed for a prize…