Fuel crunch looms but the show must go on Shortages and logistical woes haven't fazed passionate agriculturalists as Australia's biggest farm show reports not a single exhibitor has pulled out. AAP · Apr 1
Competitors young and old farewell the Easter show Thousands of competitors aged from five to 94 have taken part in Australia's largest agricultural show as it winds up in Sydney after 12 days. AAP · Apr 2, 2024
'Cost of living crunch' considered at Easter show Organisers of the Royal Easter Show say they have considered the cost of living crunch for this year's event with plenty of free entertainment organised. AAP · Mar 20, 2024
Mini judges put show bags to the taste test Sick children have been enlisted to test drive more than 400 show bags in the lead up to the Sydney Easter Royal Show. AAP · Feb 21, 2024
No, music doesn't cause crime – not even 'drill rap' The Royal Easter Show and the NSW Police recently announced a ban on “rapper music” following the murder of Pacific young person, Uati “Pele” Faletolu last year. The Conversation · May 9, 2023
‘Rapper music’ is luring Sydney youth into a life of crime? We’ve heard this one before NSW police claim hip-hop is being used by criminals to recruit young people, and it has been banned from the Easter show. But this moral panic is very old news The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2023
Sydney's Royal Easter Show is expecting record crowds — here's why this family is giving it a miss Alysha Connor has many happy memories from attending Sydney's Royal Easter Show, but this year, the mother-of-two and her family aren't going. Here's why. ABC News · Apr 5, 2023
Rap music banned from Sydney's Royal Easter Show amid safety concerns Rap music has been banned at Sydney's Royal Easter Show, after a teenager was fatally stabbed at last year's event. ABC News · Apr 4, 2023
Youth gangs banned from Sydney Royal Easter Show Police are cracking down on "post code gangs" at Sydney's Royal Easter Show, banning more than 30 youths attending the family event after a teen was stabbed. AAP · Apr 4, 2023
‘Bigger and better than ever’: Australia’s rural shows bounce back after tough years Sponsorship and community engagement are surging after two years of pandemic cancellations The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2022
Sydney Royal Easter Show success proves age has not wearied treasured institution The idea for the Sydney Royal Easter Show sprang from a group of farmers wanting to prove whose produce was the best. Two centuries later, a lot has changed, but not the popularity of the event. ABC News · Apr 22, 2022