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The first Highland cattle have arrived in Bathurst! 🐂

After more than 12 months of planning, the showgrounds are starting to come to life as exhibitors roll in from across Australia, cattle settle into their stalls, and the final preparations begin for the 2026 Australian Highland Cattle Society National Show.

This year’s show has attracted a record 83 head of Highland cattle, bringing together some of the very best cattle from breeders across the country for the biggest weekend on the Highland cattle calendar.

The main event is the judging of these magnificent cattle by a highly respected international guest judge across Saturday and Sunday, culminating in the crowning of the 2026 Supreme Highland Exhibit.

There’s plenty for spectators to enjoy across the weekend, including:

🐮 Iconic shaggy Highland cattle
🏆 National cattle judging
🐂 Junior handlers and parader competitions
🎪 Market stalls and rural businesses
☕ Food and beverages
🎨 Face painting and kids activities
🎶 Highland dancers, pipes and drums
🏅 Grand Parade of champion animals
🎭 Costume Classic

📍 Bathurst Showground
📅 5–7 June 2026
🚪 Gates open 9am–4pm daily
⏰ Judging and entertainment from 9am Saturday and Sunday

🎟 Tickets are available at the gate across all three days.
🎟 Saturday and Sunday tickets can also be pre-purchased online.

Pre-purchase online to skip the queue, receive the digital Show Program free, and get extra value on family tickets.

Adults — $10
Children — $5
Online family ticket — $25 for 2 adults + up to 3 children
Gate family ticket — $25 for 2 adults + 2 children

Pre-purchase tickets here:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1557641

Find full event information here:
www.nswhighlandbreeders.org/2026-ahcs-national-show

The countdown is officially on — Bathurst is about to get very fluffy! 🐂

Omfg I'm so happy I am in the semi-finals round for the (it's under my old account sorry guys)!!! This is a international competition for hair/makeup artists to display a look. I chose a look called War Torn this look was inspired by film Saving Private Ryan. I focused of SFX application and the aspect of PTSD from the impacts of war. I made the prosthetic myself and created a hand pulling at the shirt. I'm absolutely stoked about getting into the semi-finals. I originally thought I wouldn't place at all because check out all this fantastic and beautiful work. But I'm so happy 😊

My beautiful mum when I come over to my parents house for the night while Jack is on night shift haha 🤣 so I decided to annoy my parents.
We decided to do a filler glam enhancing eyes and glowing skin. ❤️

Omg these turned out amazing always happy to model for she does amazing omg I'm obsessed 😍

Warning Fake gore on next page
SFX Silicone prosthetic wound inspired by a severe burn with skin peeling.
So gross and I love it 🤣

The beautiful Sarah for her wedding day. Hair and makeup plus hair and makeup for bridesmaids. ❤️❤️❤️

Stunning photography by .raiphotography

The beautiful Anushka for her wedding day. The brief was soft glam to last all day and night but shimmery eyes and a pop of blush.

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The sweetest most beautiful bride Shania. I loved doing her and her beautiful bridesmaid Portia's makeup it was so fun.
Photos done by her amazing and talented sister
https://www.facebook.com/share/18nWycW9zT/
Who I am encouraging to start a photography business haha
Emily Mcdonald
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Shania Muldoon

Beautiful bridal makeup for Shania 😍.
Soft glam with a subtle lifting wing