Young cattle handlers, judges and paraders from across the Burnett have battled it out for a chance to show their talent and compete for the top gong at the Brisbane Ekka.
The finals, which will be held at the Brisbane Exhibition in August, will pit the best of the best in the state against each other for the title of Queensland’s best young judge and parader.
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Young cattle enthusiasts from across the Wide Bay Burnett competed at Gin Gin on Sunday for the Burnett Subchamber finals.
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Dozens of young handlers and paraders representing Gayndah, Mt Perry, Monto, Eidsvold, Mundubbera, Biggenden, Childers, Bundaberg and Gin Gin competed under the watchful eye of Mikaela Ross.
Burnett Subchamber representative Brianna Hockey said the young competitors represented a bright future for agriculture in the region and beyond.
“The Burnett has a particularly proud history of success at state level, and this year’s representatives are well equipped to continue this legacy,” she said.
The subchamber winners received generous prize money sponsored by the Mundubbera Community Bendigo Bank, and will begin preparing for the largest show in the state.
Congratulations to all the winners and those who competed.
2023 Burnett Subchamber Champions.<br/>From left: Judge Mikaela Ross, Brooke Frame Under 15 Prime Beef Young Judge, Kiralee Streeter 15-25 Prime Beef Young Judge, Chloe Bock Under 15 Stud Beef Young Judge, Dallas Mollenhagen 15-25 Stud Beef Young Judge &amp; 15-25 Junior Parader, Bella Cook Under 15 Junior Parader.
State Qualifier Results (15 – 25 Years)
Stud Cattle Young Judges
1st – Dallas Mollenhagen, 16, representing Mt Perry
2nd – Kiralee Streeter, 17, representing Monto
3rd – Ivy Suendermann, 15, representing Mundubbera
Junior Paraders
1st – Dallas Mollenhagen, 16, representing Monto
2nd – Kiralee Streeter, 17, representing Mt Perry
3rd – Melita Palmer, 16, representing Mundubbera
Prime Beef Young Judges
1st – Kiralee Streeter, 17, representing Monto
2nd – Grace Ogle, 15, representing Eidsvold
3rd – Jessica Warren, 17 representing Childers
2023 Subchamber prime cattle winners.<br/><p>From left: Under 15 years 3rd Bella Cook, 2nd Lola Grabbe, 1st</p><p>Brooke Frame, 15-25 years 3rd Jessica Warren, 2nd Grace Ogle, 1st Kiralee Streeter.</p><br/>
Junior Results (Under 15 Years)
Stud Cattle Young Judges
1st – Chloe Bock, 14, representing Gin Gin
2nd – Brooke Frame, 14,+0 representing Monto
3rd – Bella Cook, 14, Representing Monto
Junior Paraders
1st – Bella Cook, 14, representing Gayndah
2nd – Emily Price, 13, representing Gin Gin
3rd – Katria Palmer, 14, representing Mt Perry
Prime Beef Young Judges
1st – Brooke Frame, 14, representing Monto
2nd – Lola Grabbe, 14, representing Gin Gin
3rd – Bella Cook, 14, Representing Monto
2023 Subchamber paraders and young judges were put through their paces at the Gin Gin Show.<br/>Pictured: Under 15 Paraders Winners Bella Cook, Emily Price and Katrina Palmer.