Centenary Draft Salutes Local Legend
After being washed out earlier this year, the Kumbia Charity Centenary Campdraft finally went ahead last weekend in a big weekend for the club … and for another local legend, retired butcher Brian Lenihan.
Buttsworth Wins Challenge
Kingaroy campdraft champion Mark Buttsworth took home the $40,000 first prize at the recent Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft.
Campdraft Draws Big Roll-Up
The annual Nanango Campdraft made a welcome return last weekend … but it was a very close-run thing.
Muster Makes Welcome Return
The Mt Stanley Muster Committee restored a long-standing tradition recently when it held the first Mt Stanley Campdraft in a decade.
Muster Returns After 10 Years
The Mt Stanley Muster – a two-day campdraft which has been in hibernation for the past 10 years – will be coming back to life in October.
Three Big Days At Proston
The Golden Spurs campdraft, held at Proston Showgrounds at the weekend, was one of the biggest yet according to organisers.
Big Weekend At Charity Draft
The two-day Kumbia Charity Campdraft went off without a hitch at the weekend, despite the showers across the region.
Big Weekend For Campdrafters
Two big campdrafts were held in the South Burnett at the weekend, with both drawing strong nominations despite the clash of dates.
Bison Beef Up Campdraft Training
Members of the Kumbia Pony Club enjoyed an opportunity at the weekend to experience a bit of the American “wild west” as well as improve their horsemanship skills.
Tenders Close For Equestrian Centre
Tenders closed this week for construction of Gympie Regional Council’s proposed $2 million equestrian centre at Kilkivan.
Mark Wins $25,000 First Prize
Goodger campdrafter Mark Buttsworth has pocketed the $25,000 first prize at the inaugural Campdraft Super Series, held at the Warwick Showgrounds on the weekend.
Woman Hurt At Campdraft
A woman aged in her 40s has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a fall from a horse while competing at the Manumbar Campdraft on Saturday.
Campdrafters Prepare For Busy Weekend
The Kumbia and District Charity Campdraft Association are preparing for a big Easter weekend … and campdrafting fans are unlikely to be disappointed with their efforts.
Cyclone’s Rain Disrupts Sports
Fortunately Cyclone Debbie doesn’t appear to have damaged much local infrastructure, but she has definitely tossed a spanner into local sports competitions.
Campdrafters Rate Bison Better
South Burnett campdrafters and equestrians have found a better way to train their horses, thanks to an enterprising Kingaroy couple who’ve built up a herd of 40 North American bison on their property over the past three years.
Campdraft Draws A Big Roll-Up
Last weekend’s Cooyar Campdraft had to start half a day early because of the high number of nominations for the popular two-day event.
KAP Says It Will Work With LNP
KAP members Rob Katter and Shane Knuth have defended their decision to side with the State Government this week and reject proposals to grant Community Liquor Permit exemptions for campdrafts.
KAP Cuts Out Campdrafts
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has blamed Katter’s Australian Party for refusing to make life easier for campdraft organisers.
Campdraft Crowd Loves Cooyar
The Cooyar Campdraft – part of the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend – drew so many nominations that this year’s two-day event had to be extended an extra half day to fit everyone in.
Campdraft Expects Big Crowds
Large numbers of entries are expected for this weekend’s Cooyar Campdraft, which will be held at Cooyar’s campdrafting grounds just west of the town on Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4.
