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Centenarian cameleer relives his desert crossings at Good Old Days Festival
The vast sand dunes of the Simpson Desert are a long way from the tiny town of Barellan but for Australia’s oldest living cameleer, it was an opportunity to meet his old camel mates for one last time.
Darcy steps up to Australian record bullock team and wins coveted Tim Peel Cup
A young bullock driver who achieved a career highlight of being part of the 21st Century Australian record bullock team is the winner of the 2026 Tim Peel Cup.
Glen the goat gives young cameleer the edge in Little Teamsters win
A goat destined to be “goat curry” helped one of the nation’s youngest cameleers win the prestigious Little Teamsters Award at the 2026 Barellan Good Old Days Festival.
Bruce Bandy awarded for dedication to nation’s heritage and culture
One of the world’s greatest living horse teamsters Bruce Bandy has been decorated with the NSW Premiers Community Service Award for his dedication to his community over the decades.
Australian records to fall again at the world’s greatest teamsters gathering
Another program highlight will be the Tim Peel Perpetual Youth Award to encourage young people under the age of 30 to show initiative and leadership qualities in maintaining the nation’s heritage. Won last year by Forbes auctioneer, bullocky and bush poet, Joey Reedy, this award will be judged on Sunday, October 4.
Australian records to fall again as sights not seen in a century hit Barellan
The Good Old Days Festival is set to break records again in 2026 with the greatest number of camels pulling a laden wool wagon and a new 21st century Australian record for the largest working bullock team.
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