Shane Poole from Diamond Excavators has taken out the Queensland Final of the prestigious Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge (GOC) – and he did it on his own patch. Queensland recently hosted the last leg of the Australian finals of the GOC for 2025, with a large number of observers turning up to watch some of the region’s best machinery operators in action. Competing against some of the best operators from Queensland and the Northern Territory, Shane delivered an outstanding performance on his home property, showcasing not only his exceptional skill behind the controls but also his deep connection to the land he works every day.