Largest Rodeo in the South Hemisphere Plunged into Administration

The biggest rodeo event in the Southern Hemisphere did not receive a helping hand from the government after low attendance numbers in August.

Axel Roy competes in the Local Station Buckjump event at the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo in Mount Isa, Australia, on Aug. 9, 2024. Dan Peled/Getty Images

Australia’s biggest rodeo event has been placed into voluntary administration after being denied a bail-out by the state government.

Creditors Michael Brennan and David Stimpson from SV Partners have been appointed as administrators as the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo moves into voluntary administration.