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2026 Livestream Sydney Royal Easter Show
I am pleased to advise that The Land will be conducting a livestream of all cattle events via the following link
https://www.theland.com.au/sydney-royal/ from April 2.
If you do miss the live action, you can go back and replay the event also.
Shorthorns judging is scheduled to take place on […]
2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show
The 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show commences on Thursday 2 April, with Shorthorns judging scheduled to take place on Saturday 4 April. Attached for your information is the Judging program as well as the judges nominated for the Beef Cattle judging. A livestream to this event will be provided closer […]
Recording of Steers via ILROnline
The Society’s online recording system now allows for the registration of steers. This will of course be useful if members wish to record performance data to complement DNA analysis. Steer registration will be at the much reduced rate of $5.50. Whilst […]
Harris Family of Clarkfield Inducted into Hall of Fame
The Society extends its congratulations on this very fitting recognition to Bev Harris and her extended family (pictured). The award was presented to the family during the 2025 Melbourne Royal Interbreed competition. The family has supported the carcase competition for many years and have been successful in two wins and […]
Its’ All About The Carcase
We are pleased to report that the 2025 Borthwick Trophy team of 3 pure bred Australian Shorthorn steers were successful in achieving a top aggregate carcase point score.
The team selected were entered by :
* the Harris Family of Clarkefield (sire of carcase […]
Melbourne Royal 2025
On Thursday 2 October, Shorthorns will be judged at the Melbourne Royal. Mr Gavin O’Brien of Winchester Charolais has been nominated as our judge. Located in Walbundrie, NSW Gavin runs an Angus and Charolais Seedstock operation offering Bulls, Females, Embryo’s & Semen For Sale.
We take this opportunity to introduce new exhibitors this […]