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OFFICIAL 2006 ROYAL SHOW GUIDE Herald Sun WEEKLY/ TIMES INSIDE: NEW-LOOK SHOWGROUNDS FIVE-MINUTE GUIDE THEMED DAILY HIGHLIGHTS ALL THE SHOWBAGS ovviti 111114, DISCOVER THE NEW ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 www.royalshow.com.au 2 Royal Melbourne Show Herald Sun JACK SEYMOUR President of the Royal rM1 Agricultural Society of Victoria THE ROYAL MELBOURNE HE ROYAL SHOW 2006 Agricultural Society of First-aid officers are at the Showgrounds at map refs 02, N10 and F2. T Victoria will unveil a Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, slew-look Royal Melbourne Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale Show on September 21. CHILDREN We look forward to September 21-October 1 welcoming, visitors to the redeveloped Showgrounds. Open daily Nursing mothers and parents can use the feeding and change facilities in the Lost Persons Centre, For this initiative, we are 9.30am-10pm except the final day, JI E DAY..") map ref B4. There will also be baby change tables indebted to the Bracks Sunday October 1, 9.30am-8.30pm in most public toilets. Strollers and prams are for Government for providing the FASHION SHOWS hire for $12 a day plus a $28 refundable deposit. funds for the redevelopment Most pavilions open Hire showbag trolleys for $8 a day and a $12 of our home. 9.30am-8pm. Animal pavilions refundable deposit (map ref M10, C4). We have retained many of close earlier. NTERACTI11 our historic landmarks, which visitors will have the chance For information FOR THE DISABLED to explore. ph: 1300 656 547 or visit Building on a legacy Wheelchairs are for hire from the information Tanning more than 150 www.royalshow.com.au booths inside public entrances. Wheelchair hire years. the Royal Melbourne is $40 refundable deposit and $5 an hour or $15 Show this year enters a new for four hours. Parking areas for people with era. disabilities are at Flemington Racecourse near the underpass to the Showgrounds, in Langs Rd To celebrate the new-look Trains to the Showgrounds take 13 and in Leonard Cres (streets surrounding the event, our 11-day Show will minutes from Flinders St Station and ADMISSION PRICES Showgrounds). All Show pavilions are feature the introduction of leave every 10 minutes from 8.30am, stopping at Southern Cross and North wheelchair accessible. theme days. which will inject Buy tickets before you go to the Show at Ticketek Melbourne. Last train from the Showgrounds is an everyday focus ranging (ph: 13 28 49 or www.ticketek.com.au). Tickets 11pm. except for Sunday, October 1 (9pm). from Tasting Sipping are also available from Connex Premium LOST SOMETHING? Dancing Tuesday to Fun Stations, some Australia Post outlets and Travel to the Show from anywhere in Friday. Safeway supermarkets. To find your closest regional Victoria with V/Line for no Lost Persons Centre is at map ref B4. Lost location go to www.royalshow.com.au There will also be a greater more than $10 return. property inquiries can be made at the Lost emphasis on live music, with All you need to take advantage of Single tickets: Adults $22, concession $16, Persons Centre. the Live at Night series of this special offer is a valid Royal Melbourne children (aged 5-14) $11, children under 5 free. Locker hire at map ref P6. Locker hire is $5 for performances. and a focus on Show admission ticket. Family tickets: two adults and three children or small, $8 for large and requires a $5 refundable fashion. Buy your combined Show admission and one adult and four children $60 key deposit. The long-term favourite V/Line travel ticket online at Seniors' day: Seniors and aged pension NAB Animal Nursery www.ticketek.com.au cardholders $11, valid for Tuesday September 26 Discovery Farm returns. If you have already bought your Show only. admission, then go to your closest V/Line station Group bookings: 1==311111111 where children will be able to Adults $18, children $9, family take part in farm activities or contact V/Line, ph: 13 61 96, to get your $55, concession $14. Available only from Join the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria as including cow milking, mini- V/Line ticket for travel. Ticketek (ph: 9299 9030 or e-mail a member and visit the Show as many times as tractor driving, picking fruit For V/Line timetables or more information. [email protected]). Orders must be you like. You can access the RAS Members' and sorting eggs. visit vline.com.au placed by Wednesday September 20. Dining Room and receive discounts on some of Conditions apply. the commercial and catering outlets at the Show. Bounce back: Return to the Show for a second Many new attractions add Membership is $35 for juniors, $115 for adults day for a discount on entry. The bounce-back to the offering at this year's and $105 for local residents. For information on price for adults is $14, children $7, concession Show. but the event will also benefits and to print an application, visit Take tram No.57 from the corner of $10 and family tickets $36. These tickets can be feature much-loved www.royalshow.com.au Flinders and Elizabeth streets to the or www.rasv.com.au favourites including bought only inside the Showgrounds and will be main entrance of the Showgrounds subject to identity checks on the return visit. woodchop. The Weekly Times on Epsom Rd. Agritech Pavilion and the always impressive art, craft and cookery competitions. Buses from the northern and western Agriculture will be a suburbs travel frequently to the special feature and a large Showgrounds. number of farm animals will be available for viewing. Taxis from the city to the Show take We look forward to you about 15 minutes. There is a taxi rank visiting us at Australia's best outside the Showgrounds main agricultural show. entrance on Epsom Rd. There are 8000 parking spaces at Flemington Racecourse. Parking costs $12. Entry is off Epsom Rd. Managing editor RAS members can park in the Genevieve Bram mall members' area of the racecourse for $6. Editor and writer Donna Coutts Production editor Inge Sundstrup Designer Troy Robbins Advertising manager Vicki Giosis A wonderful new Grand Pavilion partnership with the Royal environmentally sustainable STEVE BRACKS MP under a big top has been added, Agricultural Society of Victoria. designs to deliver a modern, Advertising executives Premier of Victoria together with a Town Square, a versatile exhibition precinct Cathy Matchett. ph: We have not only provided a 9292 1069 revitalised main entrance and capable of hosting events and Peter Page. ph: 9292 2955 better home for Victoria's largest HIS marks a new beginning boulevard and new exhibition and functions throughout the year. family event, we have built a world- Cover picture for the Royal Melbourne outdoor animal competition spaces. On behalf of our Government, class venue to promote and Manuela Drfra T Showgrounds. Our Government is proud of our 1 wish the Royal Melbourne Show showcase our state's vibrant The 2006 Show Guide is a joint This much-loved Victorian icon $108 million investment towards every success — andl invite all initiative of the Herald & Weekly has undergone the biggest upgrade this significant redevelopment, agriculture sector. Victorians to come and see what our Times Pty Ltd and The Royal which has been completed in This historic project incorporates new Showgrounds has in store. Agricultural Society of Victoria Ltd. in its history. WEEmarfirmin Ro al Melbourne Show 3 Some of Australia's top bands and solo artists will play on the Town Square stage every Best of the best night (' except the final night). Find out who is playing on There's something for everyone at the 2006 Royal Melbourne Show LIVE pages 11 and 26. HOWGOERS will be spoiled tions and one-off experiences have adrenaline-pumping rides and get for choice at this year's event. been introduced to help you choose your favourite Showbags every sin- AT NIGHT SIt's not only the grounds that which day best suits you to visit. gle day. But look out for the have had a facelift — the Show itself But the Show mainstays will signature days of the Show because has had an extreme makeover. remain. You will be able to pet each has something different to whet See pages Theme days with special attrac- animals, take to the skies in your appetite for a fun-filled day out. EVERY NIG 11 ai 26 DISCOVERY FUN SUPER SHOWBIZ DAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY THURSDAY September 21 FRIDAY September 22 SATURDAY September 23 SUNDAY September 24 MONDAY September 25 Discover the Showgrounds You won't believe how much fun a Every day is a super day at the There is a little bit of showbiz in There is something for everyone at redevelopment. Discover new kid can have on a Friday at the Show. Saturday, however, is so everyone at the Show. Watch the the Show. And something from pavilions, a new Coca-Cola Arena Royal Melbourne Show. There's fun super magician Tim Ellis allows Young Talent Team then get up and everywhere. Dance to the tune of a and Town Square, renovated at every turn, especially if you're himself to be sawn in half on the have a go at being a different culture all day in the Town heritage pavilions and an easy-to- following the Young Explorers' Trail Town Square stage. In the Art and star yourself during Square. Consult the daily planner navigate Showgrounds layout. around the Showgrounds. Or Craft Pavilion there is live judging Kids Karaoke. on page 13. Discover the new NAB Animal dancing with the Hooley Dooleys of scones, muffins and breads, and Find out how on Nursery Discovery Farm.