Shanna Whan's Sober in the Country message cuts through at Ladies Day

Sally Gall
Updated January 26 2022 - 11:30am, first published October 21 2019 - 8:30pm
Shanna Whan didn't hold anything back when it came to talking about the outback alcohol culture and the need for more appropriate support networks. Pictures - Sally Cripps.
Shanna Whan didn't hold anything back when it came to talking about the outback alcohol culture and the need for more appropriate support networks. Pictures - Sally Cripps.

Shanna Whan probably thought she had the toughest speaking gig at last weekend's Channel Country Ladies Day at Thargomindah.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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