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100-year-old firefighting challenge takes place in Longreach, Queensland

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : Nov. 30, 2024 - 13:12

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For the past century, firefighters in the outback town of Longreach have been testing their mettle by competing in a series of trials. They tear down the main street in a 1934 vintage Dennis fire engine, before racing to complete timed challenges in front of a crowd of spectators. The firies say it's the last event of its kind in Australia, one that has survived World War II and the covid pandemic.