PLUS 2003 OFFICIAL ROYAL MELBOURNE Ui E SEPTEMBER 18-28 TAKE THE HARD WORK OUT OF YARD WORK... EASY STARTING 1-start' OPTIONS AMIABLE ON MOST „new moDas 0 AWARD WINNING SYSTEM ONINNif "NM BRUSHCUTIERS & TRIMMERS HEDGE TRIMMERS N1111.11.011w.4 POWER BLOWN FROM S379* SAVE SSS FROM $599* SAVE $SS FROM $399* SAVE $$$ For the name of your local Allpower Garden Machinery Centre ph: (03) 9990 3344 or visit us at www.allpower.com.au TRADE-IN'S NOT INCLUDED 26'0 2 le•A HS„wr Alipower for Suprrwiff, Echo, Arians, Sligo, Power Pruner, Moffett, Chipper Chopper and Mitsubishi PARTICIPATING DEALERS ONLY. FREiG1-17 4 PRE-DELIVERS NOT INCLUDED ••••°' FACT: The total spectator capacity of Cadbury Arena is about 22,000 2 OFFICIAL ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW GUIDE Herald Sun dipowi 0°11 A WELCOME NOTE Follow the Yellow Brick Road OLLOW the Yellow Brick Road at the Show. It will lead you on a F fun and nutritious journey through the new attractions of this Jack Seymour year's event. The Yellow Brick Road continues its President tradition of being the best value-for- money showbag that is healthy for all Royal Agricultural the family. The journey starts when you pay $9 Society of Victoria at any of the main entrances or at the new The Weekly Times Victorian WELCOME to Six Worlds —One Agribusiness Showcase (opposite the Great Show. That is the Royal carpark entrance). Melbourne Show of 2003. Present the token from Page 4 of this The show is Victoria's largest and longest-running annual Show Guide to receive a $1 discount. public event, offering fantastic Participants simply collect their cal- opportunities to experience the ico bag and map then follow the Yellow best Victoria has to offer in Carnival fun: all the fun of the fair will leave your head spinning at the Show. Brick Road. agriculture, education and entertainment, as well as a great By presenting the carry bag at each range of commercial exhibits and of the listed pavilions along the Yellow displays. Brick Road; participants collect an This year we have introduced a array of healthy snacks. new look and layout with a The Show's world This year items include fresh fruit "themed precinct overlay". This is aimed at enriching the and vegetables, dairy treats and even show experience by making it L'Abruzzese home-style pasta. easier to get around the An important stop along the road is showgrounds with better signs The Weekly Times Victorian Agribusi- and colour coding. is waiting for you ness Showcase where you can collect The themed precincts translate your free copy of The Weekly Times and into Six Worlds, which are Fun & take an interactive adventure through Learning, Carnival, Rural Life, HE city meets the country at This year's Royal Melbourne Australia's farming industry. Entertainment, Taste & Style, the Show when people from A Show will provide great entertain- and Animals. T across the state get together message ment, great education and great Look for the yellow flashing lights, Each will feature fabulous new for one of Victoria's most signif- family value. pick up your calico bag and head off on attractions and entertainment, icant events. from an adventure at this year's Show. along with all the traditional It will offer visitors unparal- elements that have been at the These are exciting times for the Victorian leled opportunities to experience heart of the show for more than a showgrounds as the Royal Agri- the very best Victoria has to offer century. cultural Society and the State Premier in agriculture, education, enter- The show continues to be great Government work towards the tainment and commercial pursuits. redevelopment of the site. STEVE family value. The theme for the Show this The showgrounds project repre- And don't miss the chance to BRACKS year is Six Worlds — One Great see some of the great things on sents a significant government ^,trtli.1/1 Show, which will showcase six " offer: spectacular lunchtime commitment of $101 million to precincts around the grounds. entertainment in the Cadbury promote opportunities for agribu- and opportunities for Victorian Arena; axemen competing in the siness, create jobs, reinforce the agribusiness to be competitive on Be sure to visit the themes of Woodchop Arena; milking link between city and country a domestic and global scale. Fun & Learning, Carnival, Rural demonstrations in the Fun & Life, Entertainment, Taste & Style Learning World. communities and drive sustain- Some changes have already ability. and Animals. There also will be the chance been made to the site — with new to sample some of Victoria's best The new showgrounds will work carried out before the 2002 And be sure to drop into the produce in various pavilions. become a versatile exhibition Show around Cadbury Arena, Victorian Government Expo to At the heart of the show, as precinct. including landscaping works and see the showgrounds redevelop- always, are the animals. Cattle As well as reviving the Show as the removal of several older ment stand as well as the many judging will be under cover this Victoria's most popular event, the buildings. other government departments VOX POP year and horse events have been redevelopment will allow the More work has been carried out and agencies on display. re-programmed to ensure action showgrounds to host exciting this year, with the demolition of On behalf of the Victorian on the Cadbury Arena throughout events and exhibitions throughout Lord Mayor, the show. part of the Horses West area and Government, I wish you a memor- the year. The Grand Parade is a major the removal of the amusements able and fantastic experience at John So highlight. And there are two new It will provide infrastructure area behind the Royal Block. the 2003 Royal Melbourne Show. pavilions — The Weekly Times Victorian Agribusiness Showcase, featuring the Department of Primary Industries display and Victorian agribusiness technologies and Lend a hand for good health innovation; and the Sustainable Living Pavilion, promoting A message from VicHealth some of the lasting impressions of gether we do better" campaign is environmental awareness and our childhood. showing the best ways to care for keen to promote volunteer work to it. Parents and grandparents tell us get people involved. OLUNTEERING is a great how important the Show is to "I have always loved the Royal The show will wind up with a way to meet new and differ- It wants to spread the word that Melbourne Show. Family Pet Dog Show on the final them in helping to build childhood ent people and to feel more getting involved in community "It gives people living in the city Sunday. ii memories for the youngsters in an opportunity to get a feel of connected with your community. activities can make us feel good Anyone can enter their dog to their lives. and is important to our health and country life. Many volunteer every year for win great prizes. Community bonds, social inter- wellbeing. "It is also a great way to learn And don't miss Jess the border the Show. Their efforts are greatly action, relationships that promote more about Victoria's wonderful collie, the loveable show mascot, valued by Show organisers, but co-operation and the sense of The more activities we're in- produce and, of course, meet and who will be appearing every day. the real reward is the smiles on the having a valued role in the volved in, and the greater variety, learn more about farm animals. It's going to be a truly great faces of children who have come community tend to ease the stress- the more healthy and happy we "I know children love the show. Show. We look forward to for their special day out. es of everyday life and lower our will be. It's a great day out for the family welcoming you from September and I look forward to it every For many of us, memories of health risks. VicHealth thanks all Show year." 18-28. the family day out at the Show are VicHealth in its current "To- volunteers. , FACT: More than 300 judges adjudicate at the Show 0 WEEKLIIIIPIES OFFICIAL ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW GUIDE 0 FUN & LEARNING O NE OR" ENTERTAINMENT TASTE & STYLE O ON Lots of fun for the whole famly: go to the Show this year to experience the traditional attractions as well as a host of new features. Six worlds, one Show HE 2003 Royal Mel- A must-see is the Disney The Diving & Racing Pigs bourne Show is not to be Channel Show Pavilion, with will feature on the first five T missed because, for the Disney characters and family days, with IWA wrestling on the first time, you will be able to: entertainment on stage. other six days. MI Fun & Learning Food finder EXPLORE six wonderful Also visit the Bush Skills Don't miss the Great Tomato Pages 4-7 Page 18 worlds — Fun & Learning, Lawn with storytelling, chain- Fight on Farm Sunday and Rural Life, Animals, Taste & saw sculpting, the Mitre 10 Boots & Utes on the last day, • Entertainment What, when, where Style, Entertainment, and Car- Working with Wood area, with a country music concert Pages 8-9 Page 22 nival — all in the one place; blacksmithing, a cooper, a and 300 utes on display. Taste & Style VISIT the revamped Cadbury woodturner and more. The Taste & Style World Show map Animal Nursery in its great new The new Carnival World includes the Epicure Enclosure Page 10-11 Page 21 location; will have the biggest and best where you can dine on Victor- selection of rides and games, Rural Life Value for money SEE live bands on the Main ia's finest produce while enjoy- from dodgem cars to the new ing a program of entertainment.