DIARY NOTES

JULY 19-21 (VIC)

AUSTRALIAN SHEEP & WOOL SHOW

For three days in July, Bendigo in central Victoria comes alive with the Australian Sheep & Wool Show, the largest of its kind in the world. This year, more than 3000 sheep and 400 trade sites will be the main attraction for the expected 30,000-plus visitors. In addition to the Sheep Show, there will be a national fleece competition, shearing championships, dog trials, fashion parades, careers and technology displays and an amazing array of food sites and wine vendors. The Festival of Lamb marquee features cooking demonstrations and is