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The Melbourne Royal Board, management and staff were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Keith Urquhart and Estelle Nix.

As we approach the festive season and the end of 2023, it’s an opportunity to reflect on what has been a highly successful year for Melbourne Royal in celebrating 175 years.

Number one Samoyed breeder in the country in Helen Chen, the proud owner of 'Smiling Snowball Luminous Pandora' “Panda,” has carved an astonishing legacy in the world of Samoyed breeding and showing, which has led her to take out the Melbourne Royal All Breeds Championship Show two years running.

In the world of competitive wood chopping, Laurence O'Toole needs no introduction. Renowned for his impressive achievements and unwavering dedication to the sport, Laurence once again displayed his exceptional talent at the 2023 Melbourne Royal Woodchop Championships. His well-crafted skills secured him the prestigious Golden Axe Trophy, adding yet another accolade to his already lavishly decorated trophy cabinet.

To be held April 17-19, 2024, here at the Melbourne’s Showgrounds, the premiering “FutureAg Expo – Powered by Agritechnica” will be presenting numerous region-specific machinery and process solutions from agriculture, covering horticulture, livestock and aquaculture, that will offer visitors, including farmers and food processors, improved productivity and efficiency.