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Bull Arab X Vivacious Vixen is a bundle of joy just waiting to bring some serious sparkle to the right home. This gorgeous girl has been in care for over 500 days and is bursting with love, loyalty and playful spirit. With a big, beaming smile and a tail that never stops wagging, Vixen thrives on long daily runs, a spacious yard and plenty of attention from her people. While she loves to stretch her legs and let loose on outdoor adventures, Vixen also treasures the quiet moments like cooling o
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Read the full storyThe Canegrower's Link2Country Expo could not have been better! An attendance of 1,533 people was recorded over the course of the action-packed weekend, with event organisers praising the community, it’s amazing team, volunteers and generous sponsors for making the incredible extravaganza possible.
Held on the 23rd and 24th of May at the Ingham Showgrounds, the event was created to connect students, jobseekers, farmers, travellers and businesses together in celebration of the agricultural industry’s enduring strength within the Hinchinbrook Shire.
Created on the pillars of education, entertainment and encouragement, the expo hosted a dynamic Agri Life Skills Program to provide students with a genuine, hands-on experience of what its like to work within the agricultural industry through establishing connections with local businesses and opening doors to future career opportunities. In anticipation of what the weekend would entail, organisers hoped to reach 500 students, however officials have excitingly confirmed an incredible 872 students participated in the program!
“That’s 872 opportunities to kick start a career in ag, which is amazing,” shared Link2Country online.
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made it possible – from the schools and supervisors to our amazing volunteers and industry experts – your support helped bring our vision to life.”
119 businesses were also involved in the two-day long event, hosting excellent displays, and interactive activities to provide attendees with a true taste of agriculture.
“To all the businesses who took the time and effort to attend our first-ever event, thank you as your belief in our vision made it possible, and we’re so grateful we got to share this experience with you - whether it was via sponsorship, having a stall or in-kind support, thank you.”
With the festivities wrapped up, event organisers have begun looking towards the future, and have kindly asked attendees to share their thoughts, feelings and opinions on 2025’s event via an online feedback form available at www.link2country.com.au.
“New events are always a challenge, and we know we’re not perfect – your feedback is so important to help us learn, grow and make future events event better.”
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