Growing up with animals leads to big plans – Amelia McCrabb announced as RAS Foundation scholarship winner
Wanganella's Amelia McCrabb has been announced as a recipient of the RAS Foundation's (RASF) 2025 Rural Scholarship program, joining a cohort of 80 students from across rural and regional New South Wales and the ACT. Amelia is halfway through her sixth and final year of Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga…
Donald Show named third most popular
In an incredible statewide result, the Donald Show has been officially crowned the Third Most Popular Agricultural Show in Victoria in the 2025 VAS Ltd People’s Choice Awards – and what a moment it is for Donald’s proud community!
Soft, snuggly and in the spotlight – The Australian Alpaca National Show is back to celebrate 35 years of alpaca excellence: Australian Alpaca Association
The Australian Alpaca Association (AAA) is thrilled to announce the return of its most anticipated event, the Australian Alpaca National Show, proudly celebrating 35 years of alpaca excellence. Running from 8 to 10 August 2025 at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds in Bendigo, this iconic event is free and open to all.
Ag education front and centre
Horse-drawn carriage rides, wool spinning presentations and milking demonstrations will be among the historical farming practices that attendees of the 2025 Copper Coast Show can get involved in. The show's theme is Back In Time, and it will have a strong focus on agriculture education, both old and new.
Celebrate gastronomy and storytelling at the Bendigo Writers Festival
The 2025 Bendigo Writers Festival is fast approaching with the event taking place from Friday August 15 to Sunday August 17. This year’s festival celebrates the fusion of gastronomy and storytelling with a packed program featuring Ben Shewry, Helly Raichura, Jennifer Wong, Grace Yee and Thomas Mayo, along with many others from the literary world.
Winter day and knight
The final days of the Maldon in Winter Festival and the school holidays resulted in some interesting sights around Maldon ... On Thursday 17 July, the mythical Knight in Shining Armour became a reality for participants in a drawing session with Greg Nash, who is a professional jouster from Kryall Castle (one of only two in Australia, guess where the other one works?).
Narrandera High students’ success at Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show
Three Narrandera High School students and their teacher Jim Shady, made their way to Bendigo to represent the school at this year's Angora Judging at the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show. After preparing the fleeces and animals for judging the events started with the fleece classes.
Australia’s top young poultry judges revealed
Best in the nest: Australia’s top young poultry judges revealed. Four young poultry judges will represent WA, SA, NSW and Victoria.
Marnpi Festival is coming to Broken Hill!
We're proud to announce Marnpi Festival, a significant First Nations-led arts and community festival co-designed by Badger Bates and Slag Heap Projects with Anthony Hayward and Nancy Bates, in partnership with The Old Vic Gallery Studio and Premier Automotive Tyres.
The Charters Towers Show, 27-29 July 2025
Charters Towers Show returns in 2025 with bigger, better entertainment for the whole family
Charters Towers Agricultural Show
The Charters Towers Show is back in 2025...
Moree Cup weekend, 29-31 August 2025
Moree Race Club
Spring racing in the country will be at its best in Moree on the weekend of the 29th August to 31st August....
Ervin’s Village
Ervin Janek presents over 100 small wooden portraits of friends, family, and community members. The series began in response to the tremendous goodwill that he experienced after devastating loss from the Cudlee Creek fires.
Pine Rivers Show, 1-3 August 2025
Pine Rivers Show
Experience the Magic of the 2025 Pine Rivers Show!
Mark your calendars for August 1st to 3rd as the beloved Pine Rivers Show returns, bigger...
Beautiful gowns – lasting memories
For the next ten days visitors can absorb the magic of Bridal Wear, worn by well known Allora ladies, and now on show at the Allora Historical Museum. Visitors will be amazed by the skills of the dressmaker, Mrs Masters (mother of Keith Masters) who created these three stylish outfits for the wedding.
Get ready for an unforgettable week featuring vibrant entertainment, Art Awards, dinner under the stars and headline act, Hoodoo Gurus!
The Inspire Festival, a collaboration between the Shire of Ashburton and Rio Tinto, will bring a week of activations and events for all ages. Starting off with the 2025 Ashburton Art Awards Exhibition, followed by a culinary experience under the Pilbara stars with a degustation by Fervor, Ladies Night and then the final hoorah...Inspire Festival at the Village Green!
Full program released for Rockhampton River Festival 2025
Rockhampton River Festival is set to light up the Riverside Precinct once again, with the full program for River Fest 2025 now officially released. From Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July, the city will come alive with music, art and culture and the best part? It’s free!
Could cotton be grown around Allora?
We are now seeing cotton being grown at Nobby and in the Lockyer Valley so is cotton a crop for the future? These questions could be answered at the 2025 Cotton Collective event to be held in Toowoomba from 5 to 7 August.
NSW breeders show off their latest crop of youngsters
Winter is the time of year when many hug their fireplaces with a book and warm lap rug but it’s also when breeders of horses and ponies like to brave the cool breezes and join together at shows to compare their youngstock. There were all sizes, breeds and colours at the NSW All Breeds Foal, Youngstock, Winter Hack, Hunter and Newcomer Show at Hawkesbury, with Buckskins well to the fore in the Welsh rings.
“Turner & Australia” exhibition captivates crowds
The Turner & Australia exhibition at Gippsland Art Gallery has entered its second month and continues to deliver on expectations, drawing steady and growing numbers of visitors from across the region and beyond. Public response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many describing the exhibition as “transcendental,” “superbly presented,” and “a major exhibition as good as you would see at the NGV.”
Finalists announced for Australia’s top young ag leadership award
Australia's brightest emerging agricultural leaders are gearing up for the National Rural Ambassador Award finals in September where the future of rural leadership will take centre stage at the Royal Adelaide Show - and they'll be doing it in style thanks to R.M. Williams, the official national uniform sponsor.
