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Organisers say spirits remain high as thousands arrive at the remote town, with clear skies forecast for the weekend

Runners may have to wait until the river recedes to return home

Colorful suits, wigs and dresses have brightened up a dusty Outback Australian town of with the iconic Birdsville Races being held on Sunday and Monday.

Thousands of jovial racegoers adorned in cowboy hats and Hawaiian shirts have descended on a tiny outback town in Queensland for an iconic day of racing.

The iconic Birdsville races return in 2021 after being cancelled last year due to Covid.

Calling all Central Queenslanders - after being cancelled due to Covid last year, the event is back in 2021 and it needs your help.

Premium Content Subscriber only Calling all Central Queenslanders - after being cancelled due to Covid last year, the iconic Birdsville Races are back in 2021 and the event needs your help. A call has gone out for people to nominate as volunteers at the 139th edition of one of Australia’s most iconic outback bucket-list experiences. Renowned as the Melbourne Cup of the outback, the 2021 Birdsville Races will be held on Friday, September 3 and Saturday September 4, with demand for the event...

Premium Content Subscriber only From a studio in the small town of Theodore, Caitlyn Hewitts podcast is heard across the world and has been downloaded more than 100,000 times in 13 countries. The mother of one was driving home one day listening to the radio and started to think about all of the people who made up the rural industry. With a desire to share their stories, she came up with the From The Saddle podcast. The first episode was recorded at the Paradise Lagoons Campdraft in April 20...

Retired NHS consultant Gary Brook from Cuffley - Credit: Supplied by Potters Bar Radio A doctor has been answering COVID-19 and vaccine questions on Potters Bar Radio.  The online community-run service, which was launched in an effort to combat loneliness during the pandemic, asked doctor Gary Brook from Cuffley a series of questions compiled by its contributors.  This was in an effort to combat misinformation and concerns people have around the pandemic and vaccines. And something retired...