Farmers Defy Fuel Prices, Gather at Easter Show

0:00Farmers from across Australia are pushing through record high fuel prices to hit up the Sydney Royal Easter show, dropping hundreds of dollars on. Diesel, just to get there. They've clock thousands of kilometers because this event means everything for cattle folks and others facing tough times on the land. Fuel costs have jumped more than a dollar per liter in New South Wales since global tensions kicked off, pretty much doubling for some. But state and federal leaders are urging everyone to stick with Easter plans, saying tourism shouldn't take a hit. These farmers wouldn't skip it, though. Take Jeff Payne, who's been at the show for nearly 20 years, calling it prime exposure in a tight community where everyone has each other's back. Then there's Charlotte Stevens and her 12-year-old daughter Elsie, who drove eight hours from Northern Victoria for their first time competing, saying family bonding trumps the extra expense. Day one had a glitch when the show's app crashed, blocking prepaid ride credits, but organizers promised refunds by April 14th, even if digital.

1:00While let's get wiped a month later, meanwhile, the new Sydney Fish Market opened at 5 a.m. expecting 60,000 shoppers on Good Friday, but crowds state pretty light. It's clear the Easter show's pulling folks together. Fuel bills be damned, keeping that rural spirit alive right in the heart of Sydney. That's your update from Sydney News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.