Copper Coast Show: vibrant and community driven
Copper Coast Show chair Natasha Westbrook says the 2025 event was one of the most vibrant and community-driven the committee has seen in years, with record crowds, incredible participation, and all run by volunteers. The show was held over the weekend, August 16 and 17, and the Schools Livestock Day on Friday, August 15, had seven schools and 135 students participating with cattle, goats and sheep.
115th Ganmain Show, 23 August 2025
Ganmain Show Society
This year we are leaning into the free activities for all ages to remind families that there are lots of activities and displays to...
FutureAg 2025 wraps up, cementing its place as Australia’s international hub for agricultural machinery and future farming
The 2025 FutureAg powered by AGRITECHNICA has been hailed a huge success, with hundreds of people streaming through the gates of the Melbourne Showgrounds across the three-day exhibition and conference. Bringing together 138 exhibitors from 11 different countries, 69 speakers and over 2,500 visitors … the event proved a powerhouse of innovation, insight and connection.
Induro brings home the ribbons
Wakool Sheep Stud Induro White Suffolks has had a great showing at the 2025 Hamilton Sheepvention with wins across the board with their White Suffolks and also in Hamilton’s inaugural Ultra White showing. Induro stud owner Guy Treweek said it was a very successful event as they warm up for the year's bigger shows.
Young leaders compete for Queensland’s top rural honour
Ten finalists from across Queensland will compete for the state's premier rural leadership title during a comprehensive six-day programme in Brisbane from Wednesday, 6 August. The Queensland Rural Ambassador programme, running since 2003, has established itself as a cornerstone of rural leadership development, launching careers and strengthening agricultural communities across the state.
Strong showing and solid results at Bendigo 2025 for Glendonald and Orrie Cowie
The team from Glendonald and Orrie Cowie had an exceptional few days at the 2025 Australian Sheep & Wool Show in Bendigo, showcasing the strength and consistency of their breeding programs. A combined 34 sheep were taken to the event between Glendonald and Orrie Cowie, contributing to both the show and sale with sheep that were well-prepared and highly competitive.
Yilgarn Show, 30 August 2025
Yilgarn Agricultural Society
Gates open at 10pm with Main Street Parade
Rides are free
Free entry for kids under 13
Local crafts, cooking, woodwork, wool etc in the...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.Â
Trump’s tariffs don’t affect prices at Show cattle sale
Local stock agent Steve Gaff says the price at the Alice Springs Show cattle sale was much the same as last year or a little better. The Donald Trump tariffs "had no effect at all," probably because the Australian market is affected in a different way – 10 per cent tariffs – compared to other countries.
