Master horseman and young bullocky honoured at record-breaking Barellan festival

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• Bruce Bandy, a renowned horse teamster, received the NSW Premiers Community Service Award for his contributions to the Barellan Good Old Days Festival.
• Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke presented the award, highlighting Bandy's leadership in organising the festival and preserving agricultural heritage.
• The festival also honoured 24-year-old Darcy Quinn, who won the 2026 Tim Peel Cup for his bullock-driving skills.