$36 Million for our Agricultural Communities - The Shows will go on!

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The Australian Government is spending $36 million to support agricultural show societies recover from the effects of COVID-19, ensuring they can continue after the pandemic.

The $36 million Supporting Agricultural Shows program comprises three components:

  •   $10 million in operational support for local show societies. Shows will be able to claim up to $10,000 if their attendance last year was less than 2,000, up to $15,000 if their attendance was between 2,000 and 4,999 and up to $70,000 if their attendance was over 5,000.

  • $26 million in operational support for Royal Agricultural Show societies which can additionally to claim for unrecoverable costs associated with preparing for the cancelled show.

  • $100,000 in operational support for Agricultural Shows Australia’s Rural ambassador program.

All agricultural shows that have cancelled their show in 2020 because of COVID-19 will be eligible and they will not have to compete for assistance.

Eligible reimbursement costs are expected to include: Bank fees, utilities, rates, insurance, fire alarms and equipment, cleaning supplies, telecommunications, IT system licencing costs, website costs, state/national show body affiliation fees and rent.

For more information on the Fund, visit https://www.regional.gov.au/regional/programs/covid-19-relief-and-recovery-fund.aspx.

Please click here for the Agricultural Shows Australia Media Release

Please click here for the Australian Government Media Release

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2021 Royal Melbourne Show Horses In Action Qualification Update

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VAS Ltd is aware of concerns from horse exhibitors about the qualifications for the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show Horses In Action with so many of the Spring Agricultural Shows cancelling due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Please click on the below link for an update from the RASV regarding Horses in Action Qualifications for 2021

https://www.rasv.com.au/horses-in-action/competition-info/schedules-forms-information/

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Show Cancellations as of 05/06/2020

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Please find below list of Show/Field Day Cancellations as of 05/06/2020. All cancellations will be updated on the website in the Show Calendar tab click here to view: http://www.vicagshows.com.au/show-calendar

Ararat Show, Bairnsdale Show, Benalla Show, Boort Show, Camperdown Show, Edenhope Show, Hopetoun Show, Kerang Show, Kyabram Show, Maffra Show, Mildura Show, Myrtleford Show, Nathalia Show, Nhill Show, Numurkah Show, Port Fairy Show, Rutherglen Show, Sale Show, St Arnaud Show, Stawell Show, Swan Hill Show, Wangaratta Show, Warrnambool Show, Wentworth Show, Yarrawonga-Mulwala Show, Australian Sheep and Wool Show & Mallee Machinery Field Days

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Melbourne Showgrounds Master Plan

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Click on the link to have your input and share your memories of the Melbourne Showgrounds https://future.melbourneshowgrounds.com/

The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) is developing a master plan for Melbourne Showgrounds to shape Our Showgrounds, Our Future.

Our Showgrounds, Our Future will identify how the site can be improved to maximise its potential as a centre for agriculture, events, exhibitions and wider community use. It will look at options to upgrade or replace ageing infrastructure and how to better integrate transport, exhibition, and accommodation facilities into the precinct.

We invite you to get involved in the community consultation process to ensure the much-loved precinct can best serve the needs of Victorians now and for generations to come.

As part of our first stage of community consultation we welcome your input into shaping Our Showgrounds, Our Future. We encourage you to complete an online survey and to share your stories, photos, or videos of your favourite memories, along with your ideas for Melbourne Showgrounds.

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2020 Homecraft, Cooking & Photography Competition State Finals Update

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All State Finals for the below competitions will be cancelled and it is up to the various groups to decide if they wish to conduct a group final at some stage but the winners will not go on to a State Final as it will be the 2021 Group Final winners that progress to the 2021 State Finals.

It is the recommendation of the Board that all Show Level winners from 2019/20 Shows held within the group be eligible for the 2021 Group Finals. (Please note that some State competition themes/items have changed for the 2020/21 Show year so the winner from 2019/20 year will need to provide an entry to suit the State Competition Regulations).

It has also been recommended that if a Group does not have any Shows held this coming season then an open judging competition can be held as a Group Final.

We will make another post about what each group has decided, once we are notified. This may take some time for Groups to make a decision due to the circumstances of organising a meeting because of the current restrictions or ability to have an online meeting.

This refers to the following Competitions:
- Rich Fruit Cake
- Junior Boiled Fruit Cake
- Carrot Cake
- Junior Carrot & Date Muffins
- Senior Photography
- Junior Photography
- Sewing
- Crochet
- Patchwork
- Knitting
- Embroidery

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