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Welcome to the first edition of Melbourne Royal News for 2025. The year ahead promises to be exciting with opportunities for growth, innovation, fabulous events, and wonderful celebrations.

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.

Entries are now officially open for the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA), the world’s largest annual beer competition evaluating both draught and packaged beer. This year’s Awards bring exciting updates, including a new Cider and Perry category, four additional trophies, and three new beer classes.

Winning the prestigious Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy is a dream for many Australian winemakers, and in 2024, Four Winds Vineyard turned that dream into reality. Their dedication to crafting premium, approachable wines has earned them the highest recognition at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, connecting their brand with new audiences and reaffirming their winemaking philosophy.