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Casino Truck Show smashes records

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With the doubling of entrants, the 2023 North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show has claimed the title on the biggest truck show in the southern hemisphere, previously held by TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show in Christchurch, New Zealand.

 

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

The official number of trucks judged was 580, however, around 40 missed the registration deadline so all up 620 bangers of all shapes and sizes filled the streets of Casino. This equates to more than $300,000,000 in value.
Calculating attendees via the density check method found the 2023 NCP Casino Truck Show has eclipsed all records for attendance at a Richmond Valley single-day event, attracting a record turnout of 14,000.
NCP Casino Truck Show Organising Committee coordinator Darren Goodwin said he was still in awe of the record number of entrants, being acutely aware of the effort and sacrifice drivers and companies go through to attend the event, which never goes unnoticed.
Mr Goodwin said the feedback coming through was overwhelmingly positive, with many drivers planning their 2024 rosters to make sure they don’t miss what could be another history-making event.
In thanking sponsors, participants, volunteers and attendees, he said benefits to the local community from events like the Casino Truck Show could be extensive, particularly when the draw was from outside the region.
“The unwavering support from our sponsors and the broadening appeal of the NCP Casino Truck Show gives the organising team the motivation to keep going,” Mr Goodwin said.
“We are already planning to make sure our operations run smoothly in 2024 and attendees receive the best experience possible.”
Richmond Valley Council’s General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said since taking over the running of this popular industry event in 2021, and with the support of a volunteer organising committee, Council teams across the board came together to deliver an event growing in stature.
Mr Macdonald said delivering the event in the off-season month of August resonated strongly with local businesses and community members and provide visitors to the region a unique experience.
He said this had the knock-on benefit to not only to the Richmond Valley visitor economy but to that of surrounding local government areas.
“The event’s success proves it is a legitimate and significant economic driver not only for Casino and the Richmond Valley, but the wider Northern Rivers region with local accommodation providers booked out months in advance, and many attendees overnighting in Kyogle, Lismore, even Ballina,” Mr Macdonald said.
Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow said for some local community groups it was their biggest fundraiser of the year and a boon for local tourism.
“The NCP Casino Truck Show identifies with the spirit of our local area and plays a significant role in building destination awareness,” Cr Mustow said.
“It has most certainly helped raise Casino’s profile.”
North Coast Petroleum continued to support the Casino Truck Show as the 2023 naming rights sponsor. Highway Lights had naming rights for the truck parade, Tyrepower sponsored Airtime FMX, Robuk Engineering sponsored the band and a new category of trophies, Toowoomba Truck Centre Specialists backed the Elite Series category, general trophies were sponsored by the Brown & Hurley Group.
The Top Five Judged Elite Series awards was sponsored by the TTSC Group, and Dawson’s Haulage supported the Best Fleet Series. Truckwriters and MasterArt Designs teamed up to support the Best Paint trophies, while the Royans Group came on board to deliver the Industry Pride and Passion awards – a new category for 2023.
The premier award for the show, the Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show, came with $1000 in prizemoney along with some unique, one-off 6061 Billet goodies, crafted by Monkey Spunk Fabrications, as well as the towering Rig of the Show trophy and the winner’s name etched on the plaque.
A late yet welcomed contributor to this year’s Rig of the Show prize package was Rocklea Truck Electrical, which kindly provided a $5000 gift voucher as well as merchandise. Truly amazing and very much appreciated.

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Casino Truck Show smashes records

Event Ambassador Jon Kelly, from Heavy Haulage Assets, set the wow factor with an elaborate display of trucks. Jon has been attending the Truck Show since its inception; his support and recent promotion via his Discovery TV series, Aussie Truck Rehab, has been immeasurable.
Engel Australia donated a 40-litre, 60th anniversary fridge, valued at $1500, for the Truck Show’s online entry competition. Cummins provided prizes of an esky and merchandise.
Thank you to everyone who attended 2023 NCP Casino Truck Show this year. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2024.
All results are now online, click here to see https://casinotruckshow.com.au/2023-results/

Background: The Casino Truck Show was started in 2011 by locals Darren Goodwin and the late Tiny Lollback, who both loved the industry and their hometown of Casino. The idea was borne following the demise of the Lismore Show.
The inaugural show was held in the Primex grounds and remained there for three years before moving to the town centre. Once the show moved into the CBD it just blossomed. Every year there seems to be more and more trucks and the quality just seems to get better and better. In 2022, the number hit 375 trucks, up from 251 in 2019 and 207 in 2018.

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The annual Bizzy and Jomanda Brahman sale will be held Saturday 7th September 2024, 11am at the Grafton Saleyards.

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The annual Bizzy and Jomanda Brahman sale will be held Saturday 7th September 2024, 11am at the Grafton Saleyards.

 

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Bizzy and Jomanda Brahman Studs have a long-standing history in the industry of breeding quality stud and commercially focused Brahman bulls and Females in Northern NSW.

In recent years the sale has had great support from interstate clients whilst remaining committed to local and repeat buyers in Northern NSW, South down to Kempsey and the tablelands.

Bizzy Brahmans will be offering an excellent line of 17 Brahman Bulls, 4 polled and 13 horned. Presenting in good healthy condition and with the temperament, natural thickness, topline and carcass qualities Bizzy bulls are known for. Stud proprietor Innes Fahey says, He is happy with his breeding program he has focused on over the last 3 years. ‘We have worked hard to promote our brand and showcase what we believe are good, practical cattle and we believe they will be an asset to any breeder’s operation whether it’s for a Stud operation or commercially breeding F1 replacement heifers or steers for the weaner markets’.

The annual Bizzy and Jomanda Brahman sale

The annual Bizzy and Jomanda Brahman sale

5 Registered red Bizzy Brahman heifers have also been selected this year to be offered at the sale.

Bizzy Brahmans invites any current clients and any new clients to discuss their breeding and marketing options with Innes and we welcome you anytime to our property ‘Rocky Creek’ to visit and inspect our heard.

Jomanda Brahmans has a high-quality line of commercially focused horned and polled bulls on offer this year.  These bulls possess great eye appeal and carcass qualities and are all back by a strong set of EBVs to help customers select the right bull for their herd. In recent times, we’ve taken the steps to start collecting data on birthweights and gestation length to help give our customers more information about calving ease and fertility traits.

To accompany our bulls, we have a classic line of Jomanda females. Backed by our ever-consistent cow families that produce year after year for us. This year will be offering PTIC females as well un-joined heifers.

This year the Bizzy and Jomanda Open day at their respective studs will be held on Sunday 25th August 2024. A great opportunity to inspect the sale bulls and females in a relaxed environment.

The sale will be conducted by agents Donovan Livestock and Property, Grafton and George and Fuhrmann, Casino. StockLive Elite will also be taking bids online for the day.

 

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The Northern Rivers Times Newspaper Edition 208

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This Week’s Edition of The Northern Rivers Times out now
Featured Stories:
• Crime on the Rise
• Regional Crime Issue on the Table
• Internal Police Reviews Continue to Leave Women to Die
• July Carnival Getting Back to Its Best
• Council Seeks $8.9 Million in Ferry Compensation
• Going Agro for Acro
• Council Flood Plan Rules Out Lower Floor Heights
• Tweed Shire Council Seeks Community Input on Affordable Housing Plan
• RDA Northern Rivers Welcomes New Director of Regional Development
• Tweed Shire Council Adopts $283 Million Budget for 2024/2025
• Bruxner Highway Slope Stability Improvements
• Windara Communities Joins Forces with Achieve Australia for Future Growth
• Lismore City Council Approves Historic $301 Million Budget
• Survey Reveals Northern Rivers Public Schools Stretched to Breaking Point
• Wave of Cash for Evans and Yamba Surf Life Saving Clubs
• The Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award
• Broadwater Public School P&C Launches Save Broadwater School Campaign
This week’s featured Helen Trustum history of the ferries continues with the Swan Bay Ferry

And much more from across the Northern Rivers, including:
• Recipes
• Motoring
• Health and Seniors News
• Real Estate News
• Travel
• Business News
• Rural News
• Entertainment with Theatre Times
• Gardening
• Wine Column by Max Crus
• Sports Results and News from Across the Region
• Regular features by Nigel Dawe and Leemo’s View

All this for only $2, available at your local newsagents, Woolworths Supermarket, Ampol Foodary Service Station, and rural and general stores.
Please enjoy, brought to you by your dedicated NRTimes Team.

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Bringing the Spirit of Beef Week to Whiddon Casino: Residents vs. Chefs Cook-Off!

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Bringing the Spirit of Beef Week to Whiddon Casino: Residents vs. Chefs Cook-Off!

Whiddon, a regional aged care provider, is embracing the spirit of Casino Beef Week, a celebration of Australia’s beef industry and rural heritage, by hosting a unique culinary challenge at its Casino Residential Care home on Wednesday, May 22nd.
In this friendly competition, the skilled chefs of Whiddon will go head-to-head against the eager residents, who bring years of cooking experience to the table.
The Cook-Off will unfold at the Whiddon Casino BBQ area, where marquees will be set up for the event.
Schedule:
• 10:00 AM: Whiddon Casino Coffee Club
• 11:30 AM: BBQs prepared for Whiddon Casino Cook-Off
• 12:00 PM: Official commencement of the Whiddon Casino Cook-Off!
During and after the Cook-Off, both participating staff and residents will be available for media interviews and comments.
At Whiddon, chefs often craft special meals to mark significant events or simply to delight residents who have specific cravings. According to Whiddon Area Chef Jason Watterson, the outdated stereotypes about food in aged care are far from accurate.
“Our team is continuously exploring innovative ways to serve nutritious meals made from locally sourced, high-quality ingredients, freshly prepared at our care homes every day,” Jason explains.
He emphasizes the importance of relationship-based care, stating, “The bonds formed around the kitchen table are truly special.”
Recognizing the significance of food for residents transitioning into care, Whiddon has implemented several tailored practices and programs across its 23 Residential Aged Care homes. These include homestyle kitchens, foodie groups, and cooking clubs.
For the Cook-Off, Whiddon is committed to sourcing local produce, thereby supporting the Richmond Valley and Northern Rivers community.

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