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Jillaroos, jackaroos and an iconic event: The Brunette Races in pictures

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Over the weekend, more than eight hundred people gathered at a remote outback cattle station for the Brunette Races — an iconic annual event that brings together jillaroos and jackaroos from across northern Australia. According to ABC News, the gathering showcases competitive campdraft and rodeo traditions that remain central to Australian bush culture.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-29/nt-brunette-races-...

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