
The action-packed Wujal Wujal arena hosted 88 riders fighting for cowboy glory. Photo: Facebook (Wujal Wujal Rodeo 2025).
An estimated 1800-strong crowd came together for a bucking good time at the Wujal Wujal Rodeo as riders from across the region took to the arena on the back of adrenaline-charged bulls.
Eighty-eight riders took on the biennial Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council (WWASC) event earlier this month, making it the state’s third largest rodeo of the year.
Riders fought out titles in novice, junior and open bull ride categories.
WWASC community services manager Kesa Strieby said it was an incredible turnout of riders and supporters.
“It really is a credit to the community; there was so much respect from everyone. It was good to see the resilience after what happened in the flood and cyclone (Jasper),” she said.
“I ordered 100 polo shirts and they were all gone in three days – that’s how exciting the event was for the community.”
When not on the edge of their seats watching the action-packed arena, attendees enjoyed a range of food stalls, activities and live entertainment including local bands Dalkan and Cold Water Band.
Ms Strieby congratulated the council team for its efforts behind organising such a successful and smoothly run event.
“It was really good teamwork from everyone, they were so committed and dedicated to their tasks,” she said.
“We’re already preparing for the next one in two years.”
2025 Wujal Wujal Rodeo results
Novice Division
1st: Troyson Neibo
2nd: Tyson Smiler
3rd: Telwyn Gribo
Under 15
1st: Ridy Riley
Junior Bull Rider
1st: Wendell Bowen
Under 11
Tyson Ford
Carl Douglas
Tyson Smiler
*Organisers could not confirm final placings
Open Bull Riders
1st: Patrick Hart
2nd: Travis Koolatha