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Behind the Sash: Stories of Young Women Behind the Sash is a podcast that celebrates and shares the voices of Young Women around NSW.

Not every Young Woman will reach the The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman State Final, but every Young Woman is a local hero with a story to tell.

28/02/2026

🌟 Best of luck to our Zone 3 finalists! 🌟

Today we’re delighted to see the Zone 3 Final of the The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman Competition proudly hosted by the Gunning Show Society.

We wish all 10 Zone finalists a wonderful experience as they share their stories, leadership and passion for their local show communities:

👏 Charlee Tozer (Nimmitabel)
👏 Hannah Fischer (Queanbeyan)
👏 Emily Greer (Crookwell)
👏 Charlotte Fouracre (Goulburn)
👏 Ella Creek (Gundagai)
👏 Ellie Meggitt (Bungendore)
👏 Elysia Mackay (Gunning)
👏 Jade Pepper (Candelo)
👏 Georgie Long (Braidwood)
👏 Miranda McGufficke (Cooma)

After a full day of judging, an outstanding young woman will be selected to represent Zone 3 and her community at the State Final of the competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show — an incredible opportunity and well-deserved recognition.

A heartfelt thank you to Kelly Dowling and her team for coordinating today’s Zone Final, and to Gunning Show Society for your warm hospitality.

Wishing all finalists an inspiring, memorable and confidence-building day — you’ve already made your communities proud! 💐✨

28/02/2026

🌟 Wishing our Zone 6 finalists all the very best! 🌟

Today we’re excited to celebrate the Zone 6 Final of the The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman Competition, proudly hosted by the Eugowra Show Society.

This is the largest Zone Final this year, with an incredible 22 young women taking part — a true reflection of the strength and spirit of our regional show communities!

We wish each finalist a wonderful experience as they share their stories, leadership and passion:

👏 Maddison Donnelly (Condobolin)
👏 Chantelle Tedder (Narromine)
👏 Hayley Taylor (Grenfell)
👏 Eden Davy (Eugowra)
👏 Edwina Kelly (Young)
👏 Montana Duncan (Warren)
👏 Jasmyn Nankervis (Bathurst)
👏 Bree Stubs (Cumnock)
👏 Alyvia Slade (Cowra)
👏 Clair Stiff (Wellington)
👏 Isabel Duke (Murrumburrah-Harden)
👏 Olivia McNamara (Canowindra)
👏 Angie O’Connor (Coonamble)
👏 Georgia Briggs (Gilgandra)
👏 Hope Spears-Hoogers (Dubbo)
👏 Bridget Mrak (Parkes)
👏 Libby Cole (Forbes)
👏 Jessica Zwiers (Orange)
👏 Eva Price (Blayney)
👏 Jessica Alcorn (Bedgerabong)
👏 Eliza Urquhart (Bourke)
👏 Jasmine Beddows (Cobar)

After a full day of judging, three outstanding young women will be selected to represent Zone 6 and their communities at the State Final at the Sydney Royal Easter Show — an amazing achievement and opportunity.

A huge thank you to Cindy Herbert and her team for coordinating today’s Zone Final, and to Birdsnest, PSC Insurance and The Land for supporting our Zone Finals across NSW.

Wishing all finalists an inspiring, memorable and confidence-building day — you are already making your communities proud! 💐✨

20/02/2026

🌟 Zone 2 Young Woman Final – This Weekend! 🌟

Today, 12 incredible young women will proudly represent their Show Societies at the The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman – Zone 2 Final, hosted in Albion Park.

We wish all finalists the very best as they share their stories, leadership and passion for their communities:

✨ Kara Edwards – Albion Park
✨ Ilona Gray – Milton
✨ Jasmine Shirlaw – Berry
✨ Charlotte Storer – Robertson
✨ Madison Luke – Hawkesbury
✨ Shayla Raward – Penrith
✨ Letisha Hopton – Luddenham
✨ Charlotte Moriarty – Blacktown
✨ Paige Clark – Nowra
✨ Paris Maguire – Camden
✨ Mia Thompson – Kiama
✨ Kaelan Read – Bowral

Each of these young women is a wonderful ambassador for her local show and community — congratulations on making it to the Zone Final, and enjoy every moment of this special experience.

Good luck to all finalists — Zone 2 is in great hands! 💐👏

14/02/2026

🌟 Best of luck to all 10 finalists today! 🌟
Wishing every success to the amazing young women competing in the The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman – Zone 1 Final today, proudly hosted by Kyogle Show Society.
Congratulations and best wishes to our Zone 1 finalists:
✨ Gloucester – Jessica Kernahan
✨ Murwillumbah (Tweed River) – Jazmin Harris
✨ Kyogle – Victoria Reardon
✨ Lismore – Kate Hepburn
✨ Casino – Taylor Humphreys
✨ Kempsey – Raylene Cattell
✨ Wauchope – Brianna Ducker
✨ Bangalow – Kate Hulbert
✨ Maclean – Grace Carr
✨ Coffs Harbour – Keeley Gardner
You are all wonderful ambassadors for your local shows and communities — enjoy every moment, support one another, and be proud of what you’ve already achieved. 💐
Good luck to each of you — we’re cheering you on! 👏

06/02/2026

🌟 Best of luck to all Zone 4 Young Woman finalists! 🌟

We’re excited to celebrate The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman Zone 4 Final, proudly hosted by Warialda Show Society tonight. What a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talent, leadership and community spirit of these outstanding young women.

Reaching a Zone Final is a wonderful achievement, and we congratulate each finalist on representing their local show with pride and confidence.

Zone 4 Young Woman Finalists:
Emily Burton – Glen Innes
Faith Green – Quirindi
Elly Byriell – Gunnedah
Sarah Townsend – Inverell
Amelia Kiem – Wee Waa
Jessie Simpson – Narrabri
Laura Penfold – Moree
Colleen Pearson – Guyra
Katie Cummins – Walcha
Ruby McGrath – Walgett
Makaala Dodd – Armidale
Georgia-Rose Thomas – Tamworth
Louisa Gilmour – Warialda

From tonight’s final, two Young Women will be selected to progress to the State Final at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Thanks to Birdsnest, both State Finalists will also receive a gift voucher to support them on their journey — a wonderful bonus to an already exciting achievement.

We wish all finalists the very best as you share your stories, aspirations and passion for your communities. 💙🌾

30/01/2026

🌟 Best of luck to all Zone 7 Young Woman finalists! 🌟

We wish the 18 outstanding Young Women competing in the Zone 7 Final, proudly hosted by Ganmain Show Society, all the very best.

It’s an incredible achievement to reach this stage, and we congratulate each finalist on representing their local show with pride, confidence, and community spirit.

Zone 7 Young Woman Finalists:
Charlotte Fox – Lockhart
Laura Messner – West Wyalong
Holly Page – Hillston
Rosie Steel – Finley
Charlotte Cameron – Griffith
Halle West – Bribbaree
Eva Tseros – The Rock
Paige Sedgwick – Cootamundra
Maddison Huard – Junee
Emmalea Kay – Ardlethan
Daneka Hatty – Ganmain
Mikayla Towers – Leeton
Brielle Ayres – Wagga Wagga
Kaylie Pilon – Weethalle
Amelia Murphy – Temora
Georgia Moody – Deniliquin
Isabel Harris – Barellan
Jemima Dunstan – Albury

From this weekend’s final, three Young Women will be selected to progress to the State Final at the Sydney Easter Show — what an exciting opportunity!

Good luck to you all as you share your stories, leadership, and passion for regional NSW. 💙🌾 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW The Land Birdsnest

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