Get the appColac Show will not hold a poultry section this year, after organisers decided to remove it to reduce the risk of bird flu. Officials described the choice as a tough one, noting that many other Victorian country shows have made the same decision during the current H5 bird flu outbreak. The poultry section has been cut from the 160th edition of the event, according to Ray Thomas, who confirmed the decision on behalf of the show's organisers.
The Bangalow Show will mark its 125th year on Friday, 13 November and Saturday, 14 November at the Bangalow Showgrounds. The event began in March 1897, when about 300 people attended the first day. Show Secretary Anne McClelland says volunteers keep the event running, with Monster Trucks as this year's main attraction. Traditional competitions, including the Stockman Ironman and Bush Poet contests, remain on the program. Council is taking over management of the Showgrounds.
The Whittlesea Show is returning for 2026, marking its 167th year under the theme The Greatest Show. Society president Celina Mott said the event has grown from a one-day fair into a two-day event drawing more than 25,000 visitors. It runs on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, from 9am to 5pm daily, at the Whittlesea Showgrounds. Visitors can enjoy rides, exhibits, market stalls, music, food, drinks and animals. Adult tickets cost $28 on the day or $18 online, children aged five to 14 pay $8 or $5, and children four and under enter free.
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Get the appThe Bendigo Agricultural Show opens a new era with its recently completed Showgrounds Function Centre, which will host all homecraft competitions. The 882 square metre pavilion replaces several nearby sheds. Bendigo Agricultural Show Society executive officer Ian Furze said early reaction to the building has been very positive. The redevelopment, valued at $20 million, also includes a new arena surface with electronic irrigation and a former speedway dustbowl repurposed as asphalt parking. The show runs today and tomorrow, Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October, from 9am to 9pm.
Organisers say the 122nd Narrogin Agricultural Show went very well, with sunny weather bringing thousands of visitors to Clayton Oval on Saturday. Narrogin Agricultural Society secretary Vicki Chadwick said the crowd was especially large for the fireworks. Visitors enjoyed a dunking machine run by local volunteer firefighters, road rescue demonstrations and an inside look at the St John WA ambulance. Entertainment included cultural performances, a magician, line dancing and free miniature tractor rides. Two service awards were presented to Ann Rintoul and Dorothy Andrews for their long dedication to the show.
The Katanning Agricultural Show returns on Saturday at the Katanning Leisure and Function Centre, with free entry for all attendees. Gates open at 8.30am and the official welcoming ceremony begins at 11am. Show president Mark Patterson said two new attractions include a helicopter simulator and performers Bootscoot'n Betty and Outback Friends. Traditional events will focus on horses and sheep, with shearing also featured. Last year's free admission drew about 9000 people.
Longtime volunteer Ron Chittick has been awarded Life Membership of the North Coast National A & I Society, the highest honour the society can give. The presentation was made during the 2026 Lismore Show. Chittick first helped with show jumping in 1969 and has since judged, designed courses and organised events across the region. Society president John Gibson said Chittick has shown exceptional dedication over more than 55 years. Chittick also spent 50 years as a livestock auctioneer and has given more than 30 years to Rotary.
The Royal Geelong Show will be held from 15 to 18 October in Geelong, offering plenty of attractions and activities. Independent photographer Ivan is also featured in coverage of the event.
Fights between groups of youths forced the Kelmscott Agricultural Show, near Perth, into lockdown and an early closure on Saturday evening. Police were called to Rushton Park on River Road after dozens of youths tried to enter the venue. Show society president Daryl Dawes said the gates were padlocked shut until police arrived. Police said no charges had been laid, but one juvenile received a caution for disorderly behaviour.
The 2026 Royal Geelong Show has drawn visitors from far and wide, with competitions including the Victorian Whip Cracking Championship and blade shearing under way. Toy poodle Denny, owned by Roger Ship and Stewart Budd, became an Australian champion in the Championship Dog Show. In the Wool Sheds, Alma Miller of the Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild is encouraging young people to take up wool-based crafts. Volunteers from Victoria's State Emergency Service are helping families prepare for the bushfire season. The show runs until Sunday 19 October, with wood chop and highland dancing competitions starting Saturday.
The Junee Show will hold its first rodeo in its 136th annual event on Saturday, 24 October, marking the return of the sport to the town after more than 25 years. Organisers have offered almost $7,000 in prize money across steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and junior steer rides. Gates open at 9am, with the rodeo starting at 3pm and a fireworks finale at 9pm. Adult entry is $10, and children under 16 and concession holders pay $5, which includes rodeo access.
Junee's rodeo returns this Saturday, the first held in the town since the turn of the century. It will be part of the 136th Junee Show at the Junee Showgrounds, with almost $7,000 in prize money on offer. Rodeo action starts at 3pm, with competition running until 8pm. The event was once a major local fixture, drawing large crowds until rising insurance and operational costs ended it. Its last run was in 1999, and organisers hope the revival will introduce the tradition to a new generation.
The Lancefield Agricultural Show returns on Sunday 18 October at Lancefield Park, with gates open from 9.30am to 4pm. The full day will feature traditional agricultural competitions, family entertainment and local showcases. This year brings back equestrian events alongside crowd favourites such as the tractor pull, dog high jump and yard dog trials. The Central Victorian Axemen's Association will host a woodchop event, and Kilmore SES will run a jaws of life demonstration. A kids section, carnival rides and a home crafts display in the Laurie Green Pavilion are also planned.
The Royal Geelong Show returns to the Geelong Showgrounds for four days from 15 to 18 October, with family activities, entertainment and animals. President Tom McCann says this year's show will be bigger and better, with new competitions and a wider range of pavilions, livestock and arena attractions. The shearing competition has been revitalised, and a mural has been painted on the sheep shed. Fireworks will follow the evening arena show on Friday and Saturday nights. The show is run by volunteers, and McCann thanked them for their work.
Ashlee Rugendyke has been crowned the 2026 Lismore Young Woman of the Year. The annual competition was held on Saturday night, ahead of this week's North Coast National Show. Paige Mathieson was named runner-up, while Madison Unsworth won the Teen Showgirl title and Ava Bazzana finished as runner-up. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan congratulated the winners and encouraged people to attend the show, which runs for three days with agricultural exhibits, competitions and family entertainment.
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Get the appThe Queanbeyan Show, nearing its 130th anniversary, promises an expanded lineup with returning favourites and new attractions. Highlights include the Freestyle Kings' motocross stunts, the Band of the Royal Military College's debut performance, and appearances by Sesame Street characters. Traditional elements like dagwood dogs and showbags will also feature. Organisers aim to keep ticket prices affordable, with family tickets at $50, to support local families during the cost-of-living crisis. The event will take place on 7-8 November at the Queanbeyan Showgrounds.