Shearer cruelty video prompts wake-up call

Sally Gall
Updated December 20 2017 - 2:13pm, first published 2:10pm
Flowing fleece: Hagan te Rupe-rewiata shearing at Brooklands Park, Pingelly, WA. Picture: Chantel McAlister.
Flowing fleece: Hagan te Rupe-rewiata shearing at Brooklands Park, Pingelly, WA. Picture: Chantel McAlister.

A collaborative effort between all sectors involved in the shearing industry is what’s needed to address ongoing instances of cruelty in the sheds, according to a woolclasser who is on a mission to broaden the understanding of what she describes as the “beautiful raw glory” of wool.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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