Sport
14 July, 2025
Dust, adrenaline and outback spirit
FAR North Queensland’s rodeo scene came alive recently as the 2025 FNQ Time Events Rodeo brought together crowds, competitors, and community at the Eureka Creek Rodeo Grounds.
The event showcased some of Australia’s most talented rodeo athletes in a day filled with adrenaline-fuelled time events including barrel racing and roping competitions.
“This event is about more than just sport, it’s a celebration of country life, resilience, and community spirit,” president Lee Liaver said.
“Every year it gets bigger and better, and 2025 was no exception.”
The annual Time Events Rodeo drew a large and enthusiastic crowd, with spectators treated to a front-row seat to the skill, speed, and grit that define the region’s strong rodeo heritage.
Competitors travelled from across FNQ and interstate to take part in this growing event, which has become a key fixture on the ABCRA (Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association) calendar.
With a mix of seasoned professionals and rising young talents, the arena was alive with excitement and fierce but friendly competition.
The success of this year’s event reinforces its place as one of the premier regional rodeos in north Queensland, attracting visitors and showcasing the best of outback culture.
Plans are already underway for 2026, with organisers aiming to build on this year’s momentum and continue promoting rural sport, tourism, and community engagement in the region.
