Campdraft

Centenary Draft Salutes Local Legend

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

Buttsworth Wins Challenge

Kingaroy campdraft champion Mark Buttsworth took home the $40,000 first prize at the recent Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft.

Muster Makes Welcome Return

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

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

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.

Bison Beef Up Campdraft Training

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.

Mark Wins $25,000 First Prize

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

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

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

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

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.

KAP Says It Will Work With LNP

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

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

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

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.