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EQUITANA Melbourne 2024, hosted at the iconic Melbourne Showgrounds, cemented its place as the ultimate celebration of all things equestrian. Drawing thousands of passionate attendees from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 November, the event brought together world-class competitions, Australia’s largest equine marketplace, and an unmatched education program in an action-packed four-day schedule.

The Melbourne Royal Board, management and staff were saddened to learn of the passing of Kaye Lynn and Ian Shawcross. Kaye had a longtime involvement with Melbourne Royal beginning when he was a child attending the Melbourne Royal Show with his parents and competing in the Horses in Action competition. Ian also had a long association with Melbourne Royal, most notably his time as a member of the Melbourne Royal Fleece Committee for over three decades. Our deepest condolences to both Ian and Kaye’s family and friends.

On Friday, 1 November, Melbourne Royal announced the winners of the 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards at a special Trophy Luncheon, held at Melbourne Showgrounds’ premium venue, Victoria Pavilion. Of the 33 Trophy winners, one trophy tends to stand out amongst the rest – the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for Best Young Red. This year, the prestigious award was presented to Four Winds Vineyard for their 2023 Shiraz.

The Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition offers breeders a platform to showcase and evaluate their livestock in one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious cattle events. The event culminated in the hotly contested Beef Cattle Interbreed Competition.

Today, the 2024 trophy winners for Australia’s most prestigious national wine awards, the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, presented by vintrace have been announced at a luncheon at Melbourne Showgrounds’ premier venue, Victoria Pavilion.