The event was ASWGA’s 11th annual presentation dinner, which moves to different regions each year. The weekend saw growers and industry representatives from across Australia converge on the Goulburn-Yass region. Attendees visited 3 superfine wool growing properties. In the morning ‘Merryville Merino Stud’ Boorowa, then after lunch ‘Ainsbury’, Rye Park and ‘Brookleigh’ Rye Park. The principals at each property gave the onlookers a brief rundown of their operation, pointing out the various experiences of growing superfine wool in their area. Each property had sheep and fleeces on display.

The day’s events were capped off with the annual ASWGA dinner at the Mercure, Goulburn. As in past years the weekend allowed those present the opportunity to catch up with old and new friends, colleagues and industry leaders, and discuss all things wool.  A great night was had by all.

Full list of winners on the night were:

Australian Council of Wool Exporters and Processors Grand Champion Fleece:

Daryl & Irene Croake, ‘Oak Hills’, Mudgee, NSW

Natsun Holdings Class winners

90s count: Daryl & Irene Croake, ‘Oak Hills’, Mudgee, NSW

80s count: Luke Rapley, ‘Plassey Rural’, Ross, Tasmania

74s count: Mark & Lesleann Waters, ‘Riverton’, Armidale, NSW

70s count: Mark & Lesleann Waters, ‘Riverton’, Armidale, NSW

Regional winners

Ararat-Barunah: Geoff & Heather Phillips ‘Currawong’, Tatyoon, Victoria

Goulburn-Yass: Brett, Susan, Cameron & Ellie Picker, ‘Hillcreston Heights’, Bigga, NSW

Hamilton: Trevor & Cathy Mibus, ‘Glenara’ Merinos, Dunkeld, Victoria

Mudgee: Daryl & Irene Croake, ‘Oak Hills’, Mudgee, NSW

New England: Mark & Lesleann Waters, ‘Riverton’, Armidale, NSW

Tasmania: Luke Rapley, ‘Plassey Rural’, Ross,Tasmania

West Australia: Jim & Faye Pepper, ‘Mumballview’ Mumballup WA