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

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