Australia

Bonnie goes for junior title
[Oct. 21, 2009] In barrel racing, one of the major concerns for riders is knocking barrels and the five-second penalty. “I have knocked the barrel a few times but you learn ...

Come Monday - rodeo queen keen
[Oct. 17, 2009] WITH the 2009 Warwick Rodeo Queen Quest all done and dusted, it is now time for the winners to get down to business and their regal duties...

Bring on the cowboys
[Oct. 5, 2009] Bring on the cowboys as Australia and New Zealand do battle in the dirt of the Great Western Indoor Arena tomorrow night.

Borghero just too hard to defeat
[Sep. 28, 2009] BEING first cowboy out of the chute is not normally classed as being an advantage, but when Jared Borghero shot...

Ipswich's wild, wild weekend
[Sep. 19, 2009] “I have competed my whole life in barrel racing,” Ms Johnston said. “I have been racing since I was two. Both my parents were champions. ...

Maroons win State of Origin Rodeo
[Sep. 13, 2009] The State of Origin Rodeo was held yesterday as part of the annual muster at the Stockman's Hall of Fame in Longreach, in central western Queensland.

Catching Up With Actress, Artist and Songwriter Sherrie Austin
[Sep. 10, 2009] Few people in the entertainment businesscan tout the breadth of work that Sherrie Austin already has behind her, and even fewer people can say they’ve done it all still in their 30s. Born Sherrie Krenn in Sydney, Australia, to a country musicloving family that would travel regularly across the country to various music festivals, her first big break occurred at the ripe old age of 13.

City ropes in national finals
[Aug. 31, 2009] The National Rodeo Council of Australia (NRCA) event offers competitors more than $20,000 in cash prizes, in addition to the much-sought-after Australian Champion buckle for the winner of each event.

$150,000 lures the craziest riders
[May 21, 2009] The Professional Bull Riding (PBR) Mega Month, is only in its infancy in Australia, but has really taken off.

Speaking from his central Queensland cattle property, Troy Dunn said he was extremely excited to be bringing to Australia the best bull-riding talent the world has to offer for the most lucrative series of events ever held Down Under.

Beef bash fires bulls up
[May 11, 2009] RODEO: They went to the Great Western on Friday as high-riding cowboys, but all made the same impact as they slammed into the Rockhampton dust.

That was the story for 20 of the best bull riders around as they took it in turn to be tipped southwards by a gyrating beast.

Injuries won't stop Jared
[Mar. 26, 2009] INJURY may have stopped Jared Kearns riding bulls but it hasn't stopped him being a part of the action when the show comes to town.

Veteran Australian Bull Rider Announces Retirement
[Feb. 10, 2009] PUEBLO, Colo. (February 9, 2009) - Today, PBR veteran Greg Potter (Queensland, Australia) officially announced his retirement from the sport of bull riding. The 37-year-old has been a constant face on the Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS), having competed for twelve years and qualifying for the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas for seven years. This announcement comes after Potter suffered yet another neck injury at the 2009 Sacramento Classic in Sacramento, Calif. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR

Rodeo rider shot dead in 'freak accident'
[Jan. 31, 2009] A NORTHERN Territory man was killed instantly when he was shot in a "freak accident" on a remote NT cattle station.Brett Schmidt, 25, a popular Territory rodeo rider, was mustering cattle when he was killed.

Imbil's link to world rodeo
[Jan. 23, 2009] FROM humble beginnings growing up in the scenic surrounds of country life in Imbil, Philip Kropp has made a big impact in the sport of bull clowning. In fact, Kropp's success is nothing short of stunning.

Kropp, 25, is now based in Utah where he is one of the most respected and admired bull clowns on the bull riding circuit. With countless accolades and awards to his name, his resume is the envy of any bull clown.