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The Melbourne Royal Board, management and staff were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Carol Mazurek. Carol had a long-time involvement with Melbourne Royal and was a wonderful employee of Melbourne Royal for more than 43 years. Carol held various roles and was a great asset across several competitions including dog and cattle.

The Melbourne Royal management and staff were saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Heagney. Peter was a long-time figure at Melbourne Royal, where he devoted countless hours to the Horses in Action (HIA) competition, volunteering generously to ensure the success of events and the well-being of the equestrian community. Peter’s knowledge was invaluable—always willing to share his expertise with the Melbourne Royal Show HIA newcomers and seasoned exhibitors alike.

As we approach the festive season, it is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate our 2024 achievements and in doing so acknowledge and thank those who have assisted us during the year.

On Tuesday 10 December, Noelene King retired as a director of the Melbourne Royal Board, ending an impressive 13-year tenure with Melbourne Royal. But this is only the latest chapter in her remarkable journey of over five decades of dedication to Melbourne Royal, the Show, and the agricultural community.

The 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards presentation luncheon was held earlier this month in the Victoria Pavilion at Melbourne Showgrounds with more than 300 guests in attendance. The Melbourne Royal trophy that Australian winemakers want to win is the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for Best Young Red Wine won this year by Four Winds Vineyard for their 2023 Shiraz. This is the first time Four Winds Vineyard has won this prestigious trophy, and the first time this trophy has been awarded to a wine produced from a Canberra District vineyard.