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There is renewed optimism in November with the relaxing of COVID restrictions. It is fabulous that we can once again catch up with family and friends, enjoy dining out and visit regional Victoria. This optimism is reflected in the events sector and I am pleased to advise that the interest and enquiries to hold events and exhibitions at Melbourne Showgrounds is beginning to grow again.

The digitisation project, will preserve the records of one of Victoria’s most meticulous and talented rural photographers, Frank Johnston The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) is thrilled to be announced as a recipient of the Public Record Office of Victoria’s Local History Grant Program.

Never Never Distilling Co. from McLaren Vale, South Australia have been named as the Champion Australian Distiller at the 2020 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA), conducted by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV).

To inform the development of the future of Melbourne Showgrounds, the first round of community and stakeholder consultation was held from July to August 2020. These earlier workshops were designed to specifically hear the community and stakeholder thoughts on what works well and what could be improved about the current Melbourne Showgrounds layout and design.

As we wait for the restrictions to ease, we continue to celebrate and promote agriculture by innovating and successfully delivering events and competitions online.