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On today's episode we learn about the language of farming cattle, visit one of the Sydney Royal's more unusual animal shows, and celebrate the 150th birthday of one of Australia's most iconic brands, Akubra.

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It's the final day and the second last episode from the Show. Today we're going to deep dive into animal bodily fluids (you'll have to listen to find out!), discover why bearded dragons are the best pets, and go to the dogs - the working dogs that is. Listen in to all the best bits from the last day at the show!

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Can you tell the difference between Gluten free and regular donuts? What the sweetest childhood hobby? Where do police dogs go once they retire? This morning we found the answers as we explored the sweetest stories of the show! Experience Australia's largest agricultural show, through the eyes and ears of radio & podcasting students from the Australian Film Television and Radio School, official broadcasters for the Sydney Royal...

Description for show: In the afternoon for day 9 of the show, we sat down with Laura Anderson, Manager for the Heritage Centre at the RAS. We had an in studio waffle tasting, and asked you, what has been the biggest surprise of the show so far?

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Amber smashing Dodgems to Freestyle Motor Cross royalty, Show Radio took off at rapid speed this morning. We eventually slowed down to have a conversation with a family involved with show rides for over 30 years! Buckle up it was hell of a ride!

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We head down to the Alpaca Shearing to find out all we need to know about removing the fleece from these unique animals. Ever wondered what it takes to make the Easter Show run? We were lucky enough for Shane McGrath, Operations Manager of Royal Agricultural Society, to take some time out of his busy schedule to join us live in the studio. Don't forget you can follow Show Radio on Instagram @aftrsRadio.

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Day six of the Royal Easter Show brought cheap eats, regional pride, and the people keeping you safe. This morning, we head to the small town of Blayney, where a team of volunteers are driving three hours to serve up $5 snag sandwiches at the Big Bush BBQ and raise money for their local showground. Then field reporter Mick Cross takes us on a tour of the district displays in the Woolies Dome, where Central District has taken out fi...

Haunted Houses and futures revealed in today's catch up ... tune in for next week's lotto numbers! Wait ... what?

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Day six of the Royal Easter Show brought three standout moments. First, 22-year-old Sam Thomas from Dubbo takes out the NSW Young Auctioneer title, 30 years after his dad did the same. Then, reporter Maddie Adams captures the mood at today's citizenship ceremony, where new Australians took their pledge right here at the showground. And bull riding champion Kelsey Pavlou explains what it takes to stay on half a tonne of muscle for e...

As Easter Monday heads into the arvos, we dive into the endless food on offer. Lindsey Vassallo and Maddie Adams become our honorary taste testers!

Sharks are known as "The Fierce Creatures of the Sea". But Dr. Amy Smoothey from SharkSmart sits down with Maddie to dispel myths and share ways we can live alongside these sharp-tooth marvels.

Finally, Lindsey talks with RAS President, John Bennett, to learn about a wacky sport...

On Easter Monday morning, this little piggy took us all the way to the Royal Easter Show! Catch up with Mick Cross and Felicity Weaver as they talk all things pat-a-pig.

And, ever wondered how to tell the difference between and male and female goats? We learnt all about beautiful long-haired angora goats including how to tell male from female from their horns, with our field reprter Felicity Weaver in the barn at the Sydney Roya...

We had an amazing Easter Sunday Show, chatting with some finalists from the Young Woman Competition, an Alpaca Handler, and Champion Bunny Hopper; Batman!

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Highlights from Saturday 4th April 2026 at The Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The first was an interview where Maddie Adams found out about how cats are judged in a cat competition by speaking with Aaron Heiler president of the Australian National Cats Inc (ANCAT).

Juliet Ardolino asked children which activity they would prefer to do at the show, would you rather pat a pig, or walk an alpaca? 

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Highlights of all things day 3 at the show. We find out all things woodchopping, Turkish ice cream, what do when it rains at the show and we find out what Showbags attendees are trying to snatch up before they're all gone. This and so much more on this day 3 recap of the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

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Day 2 at the Sydney Royal Easter Show was super exciting, there were a few guests on the show - including the Calrossy Cattle Team. We also caught up with Mick who got to tell us all about the riveting Cat Show!

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From Wood Chopping to Oysters... from St Johns Ambulance to Rural Displays. We have all that and more for you on this morning's catch up.

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• 2026 Gold medal Hot Cross Bun winner is serving a true Aussie Easter favorite.
• Met the creator turning your everyday recyclables into high‑fashion outfits
• Listen to young auctioneer Darcey Brennan selling presenter Amber Scates’s scarf live
• Therapy cats: perfect for children with disabilities

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Brad and Ethan talk all things Hot Cross Buns and Auctioneering. Also, Brad interviews Ashley Marsh, a certified legend of Women's Woodchopping. 

Catch all the fun of the show! Experience Australia's largest agricultural show, through the eyes and ears of radio & podcasting students from the Australian Film Television and Radio School, official broadcasters for the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show kicks off this Thursday 2 April, and so does the AFTRS Show Radio Broadcast!

AFTRS students are on-air live from 10am to 4pm daily, from 2-13 April.

Tune in to the live radio stream on iHeartRadio via our webpage: https://showradio.aftrs.edu.au/

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