Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

Applications open for 2027 Sydney Royal Wine Scholarship

The RAS Wine Committee, together with the RAS Foundation, are offering two national
scholarship programs to encourage and support early career wine professionals
with a strong commitment and passion for the Australia wine industry.

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Applications are open for the JB Fairfax Award

This prestigious national award is an outstanding opportunity for young students with a passion for rural and regional journalism. The most successful recipient with receive a $12,500 scholarship and a suite of internships across Australia's most reputable media platforms. Entries close 16 August 2026.

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Applications open for 2027 RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship

The RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship program goes a small way to ensure students from across rural and regional areas can chase the same education dreams as those from the metropolitan. The Scholarships are available to support individuals who demonstrate a passion for rural communities and commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of their rural and regional communities.

Submit your application now for 2027 Scholarship. Applications close Monday, 5 October 2026.

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Renowned wine label ‘Brokenwood Wines’ wins prestigious 19th Annual President’s Medal Award

One of Australia’s most respected wine labels has proven its quality beyond the bottle, winning one of Australia’s most prestigious food and beverage business awards at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s (RAS) 19^th Annual President’s Medal Award Dinner.

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Wine glasses filled with white wine samples lined up in front of a blurred Sydney Royal sign at the Sydney Royal Wine Show.

2026 Sydney Royal Wine Show

As Australia's oldest wine show, we have never rested on our laurels. For two centuries, we have helped raise the quality of Australian wine as styles and tastes have evolved. With some of Australia's leading wine professionals evaluating every entry, a Sydney Royal medal is a genuine mark of quality.

Last year, almost 2000 wines from 250+ exhibitors were assessed - over 15,000 glasses poured to judges and panels. Entries open 22 April and close 20 May 2026.

200 Years of Wine

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Sydney to Host the 2028 Commonwealth Agricultural Conference

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is proud to announce that Sydney has been selected to host the 2028 Commonwealth Agricultural Conference, following a successful bid to the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC). Scheduled for April 2028, the conference will run alongside the Sydney Royal Easter Show, creating a powerful platform to showcase the strength, diversity and innovation of New South Wales agriculture.

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