Shane Webcke Travels from Brisbane, QLD

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Shane Webcke is a farmer, family man, businessman, author, news presenter, safety ambassador, speaker and former professional footballer. At the peak of his rugby league career he was renowned as one of the best front rowers in the world.

Shane represented Queensland on 24 occasions and represented Australia in 26 tests he played for the Brisbane Broncos for 12 years and was named the Daly M Prop of the Year three times.

Shane has taken his work ethic from the football field to his farm in Southern Queensland. He balances family life with his wife and three children, with his professional career behind the news desk at Seven.

Shane released his bestselling autobiography 'Warhorse' and has since gone to add to his illustrious career by sharing his knowledge passion and experience with many audiences across Queensland and Australia as a professional speaker.

Tragically Shane's father was killed in a Queensland workplace incident in 1994. Shane was only 18. He had just started his professional football career under the guidance of Wayne Bennett when he received the news that his world had been ripped apart. Shane's direct experience with the horrific outcome of his father's workplace fatality has led him to his role as a safety ambassador. He shares his message in the hope it will motivate others to put safety first, always.

Shane Webcke is still a Bronco through and through, and he has a few tales to tell about football life, retirement, managing a farm through drought, and remaining grounded through it all.