Photo captions. 1– Angus Heath, Willandra, Jerilderie, holding their Riverina Wool Best in State (NSW) Hogget Ram exhibit, pictured with event sponsor Mark Bazeley, Riverina Wool, Moama, and Hay Merino Sheep Show President, Ian Lugsdin. 2– The Australian Champion Hogget Merino Ram was awarded to White River, Poochera, SA, standing with Wes and John Daniell, alongside Mark Bazeley. 3– Collinsville, Hallett, SA, won the Grand Champion Ram of Show, pictured with George Millington, Tony Brooks, William Brooks, Michael Elmes and Tim Dalla. 4– Robert Sullivan holding the Grand Champion Ewe of Show and overall Supreme Exhibit from Greenfields, Hallett, SA, with Ian Lugsdin and Chris Bowman. 5– Sally Ware and Peter McGregor standing with the Hay Merino Sheep Show junior judging placegetters (L–R), winner Lacey Murnane, Sienna Lund who came second, third placegetter Lexi Young and encouragement award winner Kelsa Horne. 6– Graham Wells was announced as the 2026 Hay Merino Sheep Show Ambassador and awarded a special Hay Merino Sheep Show wool tie, joining fellow ambassadors Ian Lugsdin (left) and Chris Bowman (right). (Photos: NSW SMBA) 1– 3– 5– 2– 4– 6–
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