RNA Future Directions Committee

** SAVE THE DATE**
The Ekka Gala is back for 2026!

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people, communities and industries that make rural Queensland so special. Raising vital funds for rural and regional mental health support.

📅 Saturday, 8 August 2026
📍 Royal Internation Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds
🎟️ More details and ticket information coming soon
Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for a fantastic night in support of a great cause.

So proud of our very own Aleacea Nixon. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Happy New Year from the FDC! Bring on 2026, the year of the 150th Ekka!

Wishing all our team, supporters and friends of the FDC a very Merry Christmas. It’s been a big year for the Future Directions Team and we can’t wait to share some exciting updates in early 2026.

Get excited because in 2026 we celebrate 150 years of .

Bravo Team QLD (Becci, Cole, Fraser and Bella Rose) who last night took out second place in the 2025 Australian Young Farmer Challenge finals in Adelaide.

A massive thanks to Dairy Farmers for making this journey a reality.

Ekka can’t wait to host the 2026 National Young Farmer finals at the 150th Ekka!

🚨 The Official Ekka Gala 2025 Album is LIVE! 🎉✨

Our incredible photographer Marty has captured every magical moment from the night – and now it’s your turn to relive it! 📸

Dive into the full gallery, tag your friends, and don’t forget to Like, Share, and Repost your favourite shots.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, snapped up tickets, bid in the auctions, or grabbed a raffle ticket. Your support helps us raise vital funds for our charity partner Outback Futures Ltd



See you in 2026 for another great event.

If you missed the 2025 Queensland State Finals of the presented by at , check out this gallery. Special thanks to all our competitors, our photographer Marty and all the officials and stewards.

Bring on the National Finals in 3 weeks in at the .

🌸 Blooms, Brilliance & Big Moments at the Inaugural FDC Florist Class! 🌸

On Wednesday, the Flower and Garden Precinct burst into life as the very first FDC florist competition took off in full colour! 💐

In just 30 minutes, teams of two battled the clock to create stunning vase arrangements, using only the supplies on hand. The pressure was real, but the results? Absolutely breathtaking. 👏

Take a stroll past the displays to see just how talented our competitors are, and good news: we’re already planning to go bigger next year!

🎟️ Love a creative challenge? Want to be part of the action at next year’s Ekka Wednesday? Don’t miss your chance, register for the FDC Live Class and show us what you’ve got! 🌟

A special thanks to and Judge Richard Christensen ()

Congrats to The Hectare Hunters (Fraser, Cooper, Rebecca & Cole) who took out the State Final of the Young Farmer Challenge.

A Massive THANK YOU to our sponsor , who without their support we couldn’t put on this competition.

Bring on the National Finals at the in 4 weeks time.