An RTD maker took the title of Champion Distillery at the Perth Royal Distilled Spirits awards. The announcement was published by Drinks Trade. Separately, organisers halted poultry competitions at the Finley and Berrigan shows after an H5N1 outbreak. SSBCrack covered the axing of the poultry events at both locations.

Despite the absent poultry contests, the shows go on. Southern Riverina News confirmed that event schedules go ahead without the poultry judging. The Alpine Observer & Myrtleford Times pointed out that show organisers still provide bird exhibits available. Further, The SE Voice published coverage under the headline Bantam down the hatches.