Luke Alexandrou and James Leys are the fourth generation in their family to contribute to the Western District display at the Royal Easter Show.

Meet the 22-year-old farmers entering this 125-year-old competition

Cousins Luke Leys and James Alexandrou are the fourth generation in their family to work on the Sydney Royal Easter Show regional displays.

  • Frances Howe

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Some of the fun activities in the April school holiday guide for Sydney.

Things to do this school holidays in Sydney

From the visual arts to a beloved musical,live music and comedy,here’s how to keep the kids busy these school holidays.

  • Nicole Elphick
Show organisers said they removed the counterfeit clothing “as soon as we were made aware of it being on site”.

Fashion label shirtfronts Melbourne Royal Show over counterfeit clothing

Show organisers have been forced to belatedly order one of its clothing vendors to remove counterfeit clothing from their stall after an Australian fashion brand accused them of ripping off its label.

  • Alex Crowe
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Lycra verging on the ridiculous

When will the cycle of pomposity end?

Lord Benson enjoys a fine brie.

How oodles took over Australia … and the Royal Easter Show

It is the first dog competition in the world for oodles,which are among the nation’s favourite pets.

  • Julie Power
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Feeling blue? Life’s a beach

O death,where is thy sting?

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Boys pairs cheese on a stick with a fresh lemonade.

From cheese-on-a-stick to Mi Goreng chips,the best budget bites at this year’s Easter Show

The Good Food Guide editor tracks down everything worth eating and drinking,and shares his picks for a full day’s snacking on a $50 budget.

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Failing to get off scot-free

Kilty as charged.

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Show us your samples

Like a lamb to the hawker.

Annabel Ashton (13) with her pet rat Tinkerbell at the Rat and Mice show as part of the Sydney Eastern Show Ground,In Sydney,on March 22,2024. Photo:Flavio Brancaleone/ The Sydney Morning Herald

Meet Annabel and Tinkerbell. They’re fighting prejudice against rodents

There is a lot of mischief happening at the rat and mice competition at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show – just ask this 13-year-old contestant.

  • Julie Power