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But the event that was Australia's first outback triathlon may not be part of the program going forward.
It was announced at the beginning of July that one of the most popular festivals in the north west was calling it a day when a new committee couldn't be found to keep it going.
That was hot on the heels of the festival being cancelled two years in a row, carrying heavy financial penalties.
With hours to spare before the wind-up paperwork had to be submitted in early August, 11 expressions of interest for executive and management positions flooded in, along with 56 membership applications.
Those expressions became reality at the annual general meeting on Saturday when all positions were filled.
That confirmed that the old business model didn't fit the current community vision, which is looking to scale down to a more viable community-run event.
"There were a lot of paid staff, a lot of accommodation requirements - it got too big to handle," incoming vice president Sheree Pratt said.
"We had to pay a lot back when the event was cancelled this year - we have to work out now what we can do.
"Whatever we do, it will be a smaller version but still a fantastic weekend."
According to the event's Facebook page, there is still uncertainty as to whether there will be a triathlon.
Ideas on the table included the possibility of external private enterprise coming in to take on the triathlon side and the community running the race meeting, a local bull ride and possibly a locally-run Dirty and Dusty Run.
To ensure the festival's direction stayed local, a constitutional change now stipulates that the president of the association has to be a resident of the McKinlay Shire.
That person is Robbie Hick, Saint Elmo Station, Julia Creek.
As well as Ms Pratt, Rachael Anderson has taken on the secretary's position and Kate Frazer is treasurer.
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