By Christine Howes – It’s been six years since Pormpuraaw, on the western side of Cape York, held a rodeo, but the sport and spectacle have lost none of their popularity.

In a town once famous for its ‘Croc Races’, the 2025 Pormpuraaw Rodeo featured poddy, juvenile and open rides on local bulls brought in from local outstations, and nearly 40 riders.

See all the action from this year’s event in our picture spread, pages 13 – 15, Edition 861.