Not even a six year drought could take the spirit out the west

Sally Gall
Updated December 28 2018 - 12:55am, first published 12:30am
When Banjo waltzed Matilda in the thick of Queensland's great shearers' strikes, he never would have envisaged a music festival the like of which erupted across the streets of Winton last April. Photos - Sally Cripps.
When Banjo waltzed Matilda in the thick of Queensland's great shearers' strikes, he never would have envisaged a music festival the like of which erupted across the streets of Winton last April. Photos - Sally Cripps.

Great Britain might have had Harry and Meghan’s marriage to sustain them this year but western Queenslanders have exulted through some of the toughest conditions, physically and mentally, that I’ve witnessed, with celebrations that had to be seen to be believed.

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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