The countdown is on for the first Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive in Longreach.

The 85-day drive launches this Sunday, and the aim is to raise funds for the homeless and hungry in Queensland’s outback.

Barcaldine Mayor, Rob Chandler joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings ahead of the event.

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Image: Facebook/The Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive

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