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More than 423,000 people passed through the gates of the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) presented by Bank of Queensland (BOQ), as the state’s largest and most loved annual event marked its 150th year. People travelled from rural towns, regional centres and cities across...

Queensland’s best young agricultural talent bound for national championships Eight talented young Queenslanders are heading to the Ekka next month to compete for national glory. The 2026 Agricultural Shows Australia’s National Young Judges and Paraders Championships...

By Brianna Hockey, ASA Emerging Leader Director Tucked away in Queensland’s North Burnett region, Monto is a small country town with a big heart and a proud agricultural backbone. With a population of just over 1,000 people, it’s the kind of place where community...

Queensland's iconic Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) presented by Bank of Queensland (BOQ) returns from Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 August 2026 and will celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 150 years of bringing the country and city together through agriculture, community,...