Queensland’s Future Agricultural Leaders Shine in 2026 State Finals
As the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) celebrates an extraordinary 150 years, Queensland Ag Shows is proud to recognise the people, skills and traditions at the heart of the agricultural show movement. The EKKA brought together competitors from across Queensland for many...
Next Gen: From the Show Ring to the Future
Last month, we spoke about a quiet transformation taking place across Queensland’s agricultural show movement. Young people are increasingly stepping forward as volunteers, stewards, judges, committee members and leaders within their local Show Societies. Over the...
Queensland Ag Shows and the RNA Proudly Host the 2026 ASA National Finals at Ekka
As part of Ekka's landmark 150th year celebrations, Queensland Ag Shows and the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) were proud to welcome competitors from across Australia for the 2026 Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA) National...
Meet the 2026 Queensland Rural Ambassador State Finalists
Eleven outstanding young leaders. Eleven unique stories. One shared passion for agriculture, community and Queensland's agricultural shows. The 2026 Queensland Rural Ambassador State Finalists represent Show Societies from every corner of the state, bringing with them...
Meet the 2026 Queensland Country Life Showgirl State Finalists
Every year, the Queensland Country Life Showgirl Awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable young women who are helping shape the future of regional Queensland. Representing agricultural show societies from across the state, the 2026 Queensland Country Life Showgirl...
2026 Queensland State Finals
State Finals are here! With the 2026 Queensland State Finals getting underway in Brisbane from 4 to 12 August, excitement is building as competitors from across Queensland prepare to represent their local Agricultural Shows and Sub Chambers. Throughout the show...
The Rise of Youth Leadership: How the Next Generation is Shaping Queensland Agricultural Shows
Across Queensland, a quiet transformation is taking place. For years, one of the greatest concerns facing agricultural shows has been succession. As long-serving volunteers step back, many committees have questioned who will take their place. Increasingly, the answer...
Bird Flu Update: What Queensland Bird Owners and Show Organisers Need to Know
Queensland Ag Shows is encouraging bird show organisers and bird owners to stay informed following the confirmation of H5 bird flu in migratory wild birds on the south coast of Western Australia and South Australia. At this stage, there has been no detection of H5...
Creating Pathways for the Next Generation in the Darling Downs
Written by Shannon Elton, Darling Downs Next Gen Delegate What an amazing show season we have had. With most of the shows in the Darling Downs now concluded, I wanted to take the opportunity to showcase the amazing work being done by every sub-chamber. Our run of...