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The Melbourne Royal Board, management and staff, we were saddened to learn of the passing of Marion McKinnon on 7 January 2026.

Entries are now officially open for the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA), the world’s largest annual beer competition evaluating both draught and packaged beer, along with cider and perry. Breweries and cideries worldwide are invited to showcase their craft, compete on an international stage, and receive feedback from an esteemed panel of Australian and international judges.

Altitude Brewing, a boutique brewery nestled in the south of New Zealand, earned international recognition as the Champion Small International Brewery at the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards.

Matt Coleman OAM has received well deserved recognition for his outstanding service to Victorian agriculture and regional communities, recently receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

Melbourne Royal is pleased to announce the appointment of Gema Group as the new catering partner for Melbourne Showgrounds and the Melbourne Royal Show, following a comprehensive and competitive tender process.