Members gathered at the showground last night, 11 February, to begin the mammoth task of organising this year’s event – slated for 7-8 November.

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The committee is always keen to welcome new members, and is particularly interested to hear from younger representatives of the rural community.

“We’re trying to network the next generation into the committee,” Vice President Miracle Urban told the News Of The Area.

Reaching out to young people is an objective the Dungog committee shares with the Gresford Show Society and Stroud Show Association, with all three expected to collaborate on a series of workshops in the months to come.

Miracle, 23, is also looking ahead to finding potential entrants in this year’s Junior Showgirl competition.

There’ll also be a new “Rural Achiever”, to recognise the contribution of either a young man or woman.

“We’re looking for people involved in the rural sector but also want young people to come forward who are interested in getting into the industry.”

Miracle, who is a real estate and stock and station agent, has just returned from Muswellbrook and the Zone Judging of the Young Woman competition.

While she didn’t make it through to the next round in Sydney, she was excited to see such a broad cross-section of women represented.

“It was a great experience networking with other inspiring young women across all sections of agriculture,” she said.

“From farriers to real estate agents – none of us worked in the same industry.”

If anyone is interested in hearing more about being a member of the Dungog Show Committee or in taking part in this year’s Junior Showgirl and Rural Achiever competitions, call 0497 186 933.