By WO2 Mick Bannister
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and soldiers from the Aviation Support Group Workshop (ASGW) were winners at the World Lizard Racing Championships held at Eulo-Cunnamulla in outback Queensland.

The Oakey-based ASGW team set out to raise money for the RFDS and proved successful, with the team contributing over $200 to the charity.

The festival was held during four days with activities ranging from a float parade through the main streets of Cunnamulla to novelty sporting activities, which the ASGW team participated in and, in some cases, excelled.

The notable team performers were Cfn Leighton Arnott, who took first place in the Bag and Clothes changing race and the egg-catching competition partnered by Cfn Jeremy Summers.

The pair continued their winning streak as part of the victorious No Water Regatta team.

The ASGW team came second in the Tug-of-War competition to a capable team of fencing contractors.

The festival’s premiere event gave spectators the opportunity to bid for racing shingleback lizards at auction, the proceeds going to the RFDS.

For the ASGW team it was as a great opportunity to compete as it was rewarding.

The RFDS and festival organisers have indicated they would like the ASGW team to return to defend their titles in next year’s competition.

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