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

Despite the missing poultry contests, the shows carry on. Southern Riverina News affirmed that event schedules go ahead without the poultry judging. The Alpine Observer & Myrtleford Times highlighted that show organisers still have bird exhibits available. Further, The SE Voice issued coverage under the title Bantam down the hatches.