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FESTIVAL Barkly Muster Gold Rush Camp Draft 6-7 October Jubilee Park, Tennant Creek campdraftcentral.com.au
Bringing together stockmen, rough riders and cowboys, plus locals and tourists there for the spectacle, this annual event showcases traditional pastoral skills and outback culture.
SPORT Alice Springs Masters Games
13-20 October Various venues, Alice Springs alicespringsmasters games.com.au
Athletes from all over the Territory converge to participate in this friendly competition of 36 sports, including athletics, swimming, cricket and even tenpin bowling.