The Road to 2029, as it happens
Event News
Golden Shears World Championships coming to Geelong in 2029
The World Shearing Championships return to Australian soil in 2029, contested at Geelong Showgrounds from 1–4 November.
Geelong & Victoria
Why Geelong is ready to welcome the world
A proven major-event city with a walkable venue, airport access and Victoria's best on the doorstep — how Geelong won the 2029 bid.
Shearing Stories
Understanding competitive shearing: the world's toughest arena sport you've never watched
Speed, precision, stamina and craft — how competitive shearing and woolhandling work, and why the 2029 world titles matter.
Wool Industry
The global community behind the Championships
Federations, judges, trainers and producers across hemispheres — the international community that carries world shearing.
Community & Legacy
Building a legacy beyond the final fleece
Skills, youth, workforce renewal and regional pride — what the 2029 Championships are designed to leave behind.
Partner Stories
Partnership opportunities for 2029: a category-defining platform
From a single Principal alliance to Official Supplier — how organisations can stand beside the 2029 World Championships.