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Richard Kinnon

Pride of the Murray paddlewheeler sitting on handstand at sunset
A new chapter for the Pride of the Murray
Outback Pioneers announces new ‘double vision’ for the Pride of the Murray Today Richard Kinnon, owner and founder of Outback Pioneers, announced that sadly the Pride of the Murray will
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The Pride of the Murray paddlewheeler on a riverbank hardstand with for family members looking on
The Pride of the Murray rises to new celebrity status!
The Pride of the Murray rises to new celebrity status! The Pride of the Murray paddlewheeler, which sank in the Thomson River six months ago, has been successfully raised from
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Pride of the Murray paddlewheeler being carried on the back of a truck to Longreach
100-year old piece of pioneer history hits the road
100-year old piece of pioneer history hits the road More than 40 people, a 26-metre long and 8.7 metre wide trailer, 700-horsepower prime mover, police escort and nerves of steel
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Postal letters of World War Two in the box
This ANZAC Day
Hearing about the war in Ukraine, it brings home more than ever this ANZAC Day the awfulness of war and what it was like for our boys fighting and for
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The wonderful Whitey banner
The wonderful Whitey – a horse with heart!
Of all the animal stars of the Outback Pioneers experiences, there’s one that continues to fascinate guests and win their hearts. Whitey, the cremello stallion.
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Close up of horses hooves
A new life for old horses in the Cobb & Co team
If you’ve been on the Outback Pioneers Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience, have you ever wondered about the horses we choose and what’s involved in training them? Here’s the story
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Heritage facade of The Welcome Home, Longreach
Revealing history at The Welcome Home
Anyone who’s ever renovated an older home will know it’s no easy task. Renovating a much-loved iconic building that is part of local community memories is an even more weighty
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Richard Kinnon and family accepting the gold award for Cultural Tourism
Kinnon & Co recognised for pioneering approach to Queensland tourism
Kinnon and Co won the gold award in the Cultural Tourism category at last night’s Queensland Tourism Awards (QTA) held in Brisbane.
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Richard Kinnon and family accepting the gold award for Cultural Tourism
Kinnon & Co wins gold for cultural tourism
Kinnon and Co won the gold award in the Cultural Tourism category at the 2016 Queensland Tourism Awards (QTA) held in Brisbane on 11 November. It follows our top honours
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Young girl and Abigail Kinnon holding a calf
New brand promotes the pioneering spirit of outback Queensland
Today Kinnon & Co launched a new tourism brand for its holidays and experiences. The ‘Outback Pioneers’ brand is designed to capture the essence of outback Queensland and its heritage.
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