Behind the Sash

Caitlin Herbert is proud to be a country girl. Coming from one of the oldest farming families in Australia, when Caitlin started her career in Oral Health there was no question she would stay in Eugowra. She joins Elyse this week to give an insight as to life in Eugowra and why she loves her […]

Nicole Cowling, Maclean’s 2017 Showgirl, might be as young as you can possibly be to represent your community in the competition – but she comes with a wealth of experience. Already a Group 1 Junior Showgirl Champion, Nicole has gained a lot from her experiences representing Maclean as a Junior Showgirl, in drama and as […]

Rydal is a small town with a big heart, producing talented and passionate Showgirls. This week’s guest, Alana Black, is no exception. Alana demonstrates her passion through her work with charities and within her local community. She joins Elyse to share her journey as the 2017 Rydal Showgirl.

In 2015, Prue McDonald represented the town of Dungog in The Land Sydney Showgirl Competition. A passionate representative for her local community, for Prue Dungog Show is all about family. Since being the Dungog Showgirl, Prue has almost finished her Law Degree and has remained deeply involved in her local community. She joins Elyse this […]

For Behind the Sash’s fortieth episode – Elyse is joined by yet another Wauchope Showgirl. Nikki Gibbs is a Vet Nurse and trained in Remedial Massage. When she isn’t at work or on the family property, Nikki is a Director at Wauchope Show. She joins Elyse to gain an insight on her busy life and […]

Felicity Sims is a Rural Fire Service volunteer and future nurse, currently studying at UNE in Armidale. After being convinced to enter Inverell Showgirl to boost her confidence, Felicity now has the exciting job of representing her local area. This week, she joins Elyse to share her experiences and have a few laughs along the […]

A keen photographer and childcare worker, Teagan Wilford joins Elyse Hudson on Behind the Sash this week. Being involved in the Milton Show is family business for Teagan and she shares her passions for food and her hometown on the episode.

In 2014, Alice Magner was selected to represent Casino as their Showgirl. Since then, Alice has become deeply involved in the Agricultural Show movement, through Generation Ag and her local society. She managed to find time between her various community activities to share her experiences as Showgirl and beyond with Elyse.

Elyse is joined this week by a twice sashed Showgirl. Ashley Meyer-Dilley was asked by Bungendore Show Society to represent them twice as the community’s Showgirl, in 2014 and 2015. Since then, Ashley has gone on to become the Show Society Secretary, and is passionate about building youth involvement in Agriculture. Ashley has done some […]

Fresh from competing as a finalist in The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition – Meg Austin joins Elyse to discuss her journey. Whilst she is proudly from Canowindra, Meg currently studies midwifery in Coffs Harbour. She’s heavily involved in both her hometown and her new community and has a passion for rural youth.