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The Classic Wallabies, including Central Queensland legend Stephen Moore, will feature in a number of events on the Beef Australia program on Friday.
They will be guests at the popular Sportsmanâs Lunch to be held at The Stadium at the Rockhampton Showgrounds from noon.
They will then lace up the boots for a game against the Beef Barbarians, a team of beef producers and industry identities, at the Rocky Sports Club at 6.30pm.
Here are some other highlights on Fridayâs program.
8am-noon: Farm and Garden Products Stud Cattle Young Judges, Centre Ring, Rockhampton Showgrounds.
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Beef Australia is off to a spectacular start in Rockhampton.
A total of 31,545 people flooded through the gates for Ian Weigh People’s Day on Monday.
The nation’s premier beef industry event is expected to inject more than $100 million into the local economy.
Much of the action is centred around the Rockhampton Showgrounds but associated events are being held at different venues across the city and the region.
Beef Australia has attracted 454 trade fair exhibits and 35 food outlets, and will feature 48 different ticketed events and 34 seminars and symposiums.
Here are five highlights from Tuesday’s jam-packed program.
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Thousands of people are pouring through the gates of Beef Australia 2021, which is on track to break attendance records.
The nation’s premier beef industry event is held every three years in Rockhampton.
It features seminars and symposiums, property tours, trade fair exhibits, entertainment and amazing food experiences.
Here are some of the highlights on Wednesday’s program:
9am-10am: Technology in the Beef Processing Industry with Darren Hamblin, Dr Peter McGilchrist and Dr Alex Ball Ken Coombe, Tech Yards RaboTruck Stage, Rockhampton Showgrounds.
1.30pm-3pm: Beef Australia International Seminar - Investing in Agriculture in a COVID World, Paterson Room, Rockhampton State High School.
Australian country music singer Brad Cox.
BRAD COX âRipped feet first from the belly of the Kosciuszko Mountains, stubby in hand. Baptised in the freezing head waters of the Snowy Riverâ
Brad Cox at Beef for one night only.
Wednesday, May 5
FRED BROPHY BOXING
Fred Brophy OAM â an Australian outback legend and fourth generation showman, runs the worldâs last and only travelling boxing troupe. Fred and his team will take on all challengers over two nights at Beef 2021 in his first return to the circuit in more than 12 months. Join them for an evening of entertainment that Fred suggests ⦠âyouâll talk about for years to come!â