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What a weekend!

Carol Lyall. The Hutchison Quarries Allora Frostbite Rodeo was everything we hoped it would be and so much more. Watching families gather around the arena, hearing the cheers as the bulls exploded from the chutes, seeing the horses test every rider, and the barrel horses flying around the drums... it was one of those days that just made you stop and smile. The atmosphere was incredible, and it was so special to see our community come together to enjoy a great day out.

Australian Sheep & Wool Show, 17–19 July 2026

More than a sheep show – A celebration of Australian agriculture, wool and rural living.

Dairy Farmers Malanda Show, 26-28 June 2026

See you at the Dairy Farmers Malanda Show, 26-28 June 2026.

Burdekin Show, 24 June 2026

Burdekin Show, 24 June 2026.

SYP Show pauses to plan future

Ned Thomas. The Southern Yorke Peninsula Show will pause in 2026 as organisers restructure the growing event behind the scenes and prepare for a more sustainable future. After several years of rapid expansion following the show's 2022 rebrand, SYP Agricultural Society president Kristy May said the workload had become too large for a small volunteer committee to manage sustainably.

Hughenden Show, 29-30 May 2026

Hughenden Show Society

State show jumping champions crowned at Talunga Park

Strong fields across all divisions highlighted the depth of local talent and growing interstate presence at this year’s Equestrian South Australia State Showjumping Championships at Talunga Park, Mount Pleasant. The event drew entries from across South Australia, Victoria and the Northern Territory, with more than 130 combinations converging on the Adelaide Hills venue...

Dayboro Show, 4-5 July 2026

Affordable family fun returns at the Dayboro Show, 4 and 5 July 2026.

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day, 24 May 2026

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day, 24 May 2026.

Interschool competition stands the test of time with numbers bigger than ever

The first equestrian competition for high school children took place at Pine Lodge in Queensland in 1984 ... Now 42 years on, the Australian National Interschool Competition is the biggest event on the Australian equestrian calendar.

ANZAC Day tribute at 2026 Grafton Show

A respectful silence fell across the Grafton Showground on the weekend as the Grafton Show Society commemorated Anzac Day with a small ceremony in the main arena ... a moving tribute to the Northern Rivers Lancers 15th Light Horse Regiment and the unique bonds shared between soldiers and their horses...

Right royal award for a guinea pig lover

Bateau Bay's Michelle Parker was named the 2026 Champion of the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) at the recent Royal Easter Show in recognition of her decades of breeding, showing and judging guinea pigs.

Big hooves, big hearts: Braidwood’s heavy horses are back

The Braidwood & District Heavy Horse Show 2026 is back into town, and this year it’s bringing more horsepower than ever. The Alma Cup with a cash prize of $1000 courtesy of the Community Bank Braidwood is sure to be hotly contested.

Darling Downs 2026 Showgirl chosen

At the Toowoomba Royal Show on Saturday afternoon, judges selected the entrant who will represent the Darling Downs at the State judging during this year's Ekka in Brisbane. The winner is Bridgette Langton, who is the Goombungee-Haden Showgirl for 2026.

Ag Discovery Day returns to Toowoomba Royal Show

More than 640 students and teachers are taking part in Ag Discovery Day at the Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds today, giving young people a hands-on opportunity to explore the exciting world of agriculture ... Ag Discovery will welcome participants from seven primary schools for an immersive day of learning about food, fibre, farming and the many career opportunities within the agriculture sector.

A story of courage and determination

At this year's Heavy Horse Festival, an equestrian division for those with disabilities was held for the first time. Katy Driver was the driving force behind the inclusion of the event which was well received by the competitors and the crowd. Here is Katy's story.

You don’t know the life of a Showgirl

Seven girls line up for the announcement of this year’s Group 1 Junior Teen Showgirl on Saturday, March 7. The girls are showgirls from their hometowns of Bangalow, Maclean, Grafton, Lismore, (absent), Tweed River, Bonalbo, Kyogle and Casino.

Taralga Show, 14-15 March 2026

Kids under 18 free as Taralga Show Celebrates 140 Years of Country Fun!

Cooma Show, 14 March 2026

The theme for 2026 is Poultry Feature and we are looking forward to large poultry exhibit.

140th Moss Vale Show, 13-15 March 2026

Moss Vale & District AH&I Society Inc. are the owners of the Moss Vale Showground. The Annual Moss Vale Show is one of our most popular events.

Mundulla Show, 7 March 2026

The Mundulla Show is held every year on the first Saturday of March by the Mundulla Agricultural, Horticultural and Floricultural Society Inc.

International judges assess heavy horse breeds at annual festival

The National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival has once again shaken the earth at Werribee as the world’s much-loved working breeds were shown off in hand, under saddle and in harness. Organisers this year welcomed Canadian judges Ray and Amber McLaughlin to officiate, with Amber judging the led Clydesdales/Shires and Ray the harness with Peter Strafford.

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