At the recent Australian Brahman Breeders' Bull Sale at Gracemere yards, a trial to stream the proceedings via the internet was a major success.

An earlier approach by the Brahman Breeders' Association to then Manager of flexible Delivery Services IT, Sean Sinclair commenced investigation into the University's capability to stream lengthy and complex events to a wider audience, even worldwide.

The recent success in broadcasting the Vice-Chancellor's Inaugural Lecture was emulated at Gracemere Saleyards, with the University entering a commercial arrangement to provide the necessary personnel, technical expertise and equipment, enabling  graziers and others in the beef industry not attending in person, to see what their proxy onsite was bidding on, and to follow the sale...
ITD Field Service Team 

Cameras were installed to capture the auction action, with emphasis on displaying the beasts, in addition to sale results.

The cost savings on travel and accommodation for remote buyers are substantial, and the worldwide publicity has ongoing benefits for the region, for the breed and for the Australian beef cattle industry as a whole.

One of the team, ITD Field Team Leader, Matt Long said the Brahman Breeders have since begun, increasingly, to utilise their own personnel and equipment.

The success of the venture offers promise for the University to capitalise on, and to be involved in, major community events, thereby benefiting the Central Queensland region, and the University.

Team members pictured are, from L to R: Cameron Jamieson, Jancsi Mark, Peter Vanheck, Brett Shackleton, Cindy van der Wetering, Brett Brooks, Paul Traynor, Josh Batts and Matt Long. Aaron Slater was off-campus at time of photo shoot.