re-routed and the rally of more than 500 people in 225 cars and support vehicles, passed through Cobar. It was an unexpected
economic boost for the town with participants stocking up on fuel, car parts, food, refreshments, and more. Shitbox Rally is not a race, but a challenge to achieve the unthinkable by driving cars worth just $1,500 across Australia via some of its most formidable roads, and it’s all done in the name of charity (and fun). Over the past 15 years, Box Rallies have raised over $65 million for the Cancer Council. Pictured above (main photo) were Rodney Anderson and Phillip Tine (who were the highest fundraisers as of Saturday with a tally of $70,000) along with other entrants in the rally dressed in the day’s theme of Rock Gods. ▪ Some photos contributed
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The winter 2026 Shitbox Rally unexpectedly stopped in Cobar overnight on Saturday, after they were forced to detour due to wet weather in South Australia. The seven-day planned route from Mildura to Townsville via Hawker in South Australia had to be
re-routed and the rally of more than 500 people in 225 cars and support vehicles, passed through Cobar. It was an unexpected
economic boost for the town with participants stocking up on fuel, car parts, food, refreshments, and more. Shitbox Rally is not a race, but a challenge to achieve the unthinkable by driving cars worth just $1,500 across Australia via some of its most formidable roads, and it’s all done in the name of charity (and fun). Over the past 15 years, Box Rallies have raised over $65 million for the Cancer Council. Pictured above (main photo) were Rodney Anderson and Phillip Tine (who were the highest fundraisers as of Saturday with a tally of $70,000) along with other entrants in the rally dressed in the day’s theme of Rock Gods. ▪ Some photos contributed
