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During May, Melbourne Royal is celebrating 30 years of the Australian International Beer Awards, now the world’s largest annual beer competition that assesses both draught and packaged beer, as well as design and media.

Kathleen Cust has been involved in Melbourne Royal’s Horses in Action competition for approximately 70 years and has been the ‘main organiser’ of the competition’s hunting events.

With judging of the 2023 Australian International Beer Awards’ having taken place at Melbourne Showgrounds from 15 – 18 May, Melbourne Royal was thrilled to welcome the return of international judges, some from as far away as Spain and the United States of America.

Melbourne Royal's commitment to cultivating and delivering outstanding events was acknowledged once again at the Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Awards ceremony on Thursday night, 11th May, held at the iconic Melbourne Showgrounds’ showpiece, the Victoria Pavilion.

The Awards, which celebrate excellence in Australian food production, are one of the largest programs of their kind and have been a launching pad for some of Australia’s most successful food products and brands.