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The Melbourne Royal Board, management and staff were very saddened to learn of the passing of Graeme Barker on 18 February 2024. Known as the 'Voice of the Show.' Graeme's remarkable journey spanned 43 Royal Melbourne Shows, from a young showjumper to an iconic announcer, his dedication and passion were unwavering, recognised with prestigious awards including the President's Medal in 1997.

The clock is ticking as the deadline for entries to the highly anticipated 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) rapidly approaches. With just one week left until the closing date on Friday 8 March, now is the time to submit your finest brews and vie for recognition on this prestigious global stage.

Welcome to the first edition of Melbourne Royal News for 2024. We look forward to 2024 being a highly successful year with much to celebrate together. We have commenced the new year celebrating the dairy industry with the cream of the crop being revealed at 2024 Australian Grand Dairy Awards.

Melbourne Royal has officially launched their campaign to find the face of the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show, with applications now open to Victorian kids aged 8-11.

Delicious and decadent dairy was in abundance at the 25th Australian Grand Dairy Awards held in Victoria Pavilion at Melbourne Showgrounds on Thursday 1 February hosted by Dairy Australia and the Royal Agriculture Societies.