Sydney Royal Easter Show eagerly anticipated by show goers, competitors

It has been a long time between rides, showbags and dagwood dogs, but the Sydney Royal Easter Show is back, and regional patrons are ready for its return on April 1.

Students at St Johns College in Dubbo have been using every spare minute to make sure their prized animals are show ready.

Year 11 agriculture students have been training, conditioning and grooming their livestock for the show circuit.

"It's been a long 12 months but we're very excited to be back," Nicola, a Year 11 student said.

"It's a great feeling to get back into the swing of things and have some sort of routine again."

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Article written by: Jen McCutcheon and Lucy Thackray