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In pictures: sheep lovers descend on Bendigo with big hopes despite tough year
Elise, 7, Talia, 9, Pippa, 5, and Kev Martin, Jackmar Australian Whites & Ultra Whites, Maryborough. Picture by Barry MurphyGraham Gilmore, Tattykeel Poll Dorsets and Australian Whites, with grandchildren Della, 4, Wesley, 7, and Hudson, 9, and farm hand Rachel Wheeler. Picture by Barry MurphyCharlie, 8, and Harry, 11, Wilson, with grandmother Anne Barnes, Werowna Park Black & Coloured stud, Yass, NSW. Picture by Barry MurphyTom Harper, 11, and Sam Potter, Fairview Polworths, Colac, preparing their sheep. Picture by Barry MurphyEleanor Graafsma, Felicity Waddell, and Robert Waddell, Grand Ridge and Seaview Cheviots, Warragul, were busy getting their sheep ready to step out in front of judges. Picture by Barry MurphyTom Holt, Coonong Station, Urana, NSW, with his coloured Merino ewe. Picture by Barry MurphyKirsty Warren and and son Seth McDermott, 17, Oviston Coloured Sheep, Murumbateman. Picture by Barry MurphyJane and Maxwell Lieschke, Maxwell, NSW, were attending the show for the third year. Picture by Barry MurphyShelley Unthank, Adelaide, SA, with friend Ryan Bechaz, Baylor Blacks, Mornington. Picture by Barry MurphySteph, 14, and Vivian Robinson, Kiah Killibinbin English Leciester and Valais Blacknose, with Kim Biggins, Alphorn Valais Blacknose, Yarra Valley. Picture by Barry MurphyFriends Paige Rewuk and Poppy Mamers, Red Hill, were busy getting their English Leicester ewe ready for the show ring. Picture by Barry MurphyTom Corkhill and son Finn, 11, Normanhurst Border Leicesters, Boorowa, NSW.The Australian Sheep & Wool Show kicked off on Friday morning.Volunteers making the final preparations at the show.Brenton Heazlewood, Melton Park English Leicester stud, Whitemore, Tasmania, with one of his prized ewes. Picture by Alexandra Bernard
Australian Sheep & Wool Show
Sheep enthusiasts from all over the country descended on Bendigo on Friday morning as the 25th Australian Sheep & Wool Show sparked into action.
The Merino and meat breed sheds were a buzz of activity as interstate sheep exhibitors, many who had travelled hundreds of kilometres, made their final preparations ahead of three days of competition.
Breeders of over 30 different breeds of sheep will step out with their top stock over the course of the weekend, hoping to impress judges.
Since gathering for last year's event, many southern sheep farmers have had an extremely challenging 12 months of drought.
Despite doing it tough, many were relieved to get a few days off the farm to meet with old friends and colleagues.
It was a case of smiles, catch ups and friendly competition.
The Stock & Land team was on the ground to snap up all the action.
