Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trials, Port Fairy

18/06/2026

Condolences to the Austin Family on the passing of Tim Austin
Tim was a regular spector every year a at the Commonwealth Championships and always loved talking sheepdogs to everyone

In the studs 70th year Elfinvale’s Founding Stud Principal - Tim Austin - passed away peacefully in Pt Fairy aged 91. Tim made an enormous contribution to the pastoral industry through his breeding, training and marketing of the Australian kelpie.
He leaves a lasting legacy.

13/05/2026

The Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog trial committee would like to send our condolences to Brian Conheady and family.

Marie Conheady was a very lovely lady who was always ready to help out in whatever was needed. She was always cheerful, good-humoured and always up for a laugh with you. Marie was a great help in the kitchen preparing meals and making sandwiches at the dog trials.

Rest in Peace Marie ❤️

11/02/2026

Sunday morning finals
Photos courtesy of Angie White's Kelpie Stud

08/02/2026

Competitors and Spectators, discounted Purina dog food available at the coloured timekeepers box at the top of the oval. See prices in the flyer below.

Limited stock so get in quick

08/02/2026

Ticket only event in the grandstand

08/02/2026

Spectators taking a walk of the course under the instruction of Bob Clark to learn more bout the art of sheepdog trailing, looks like Bob is asking many questions

07/02/2026

Top 20 (27) photos thanks to Angie from White's Kelpie Stud 2 of 2

07/02/2026

Top 20 (27) photos thanks to Angie from White's Kelpie Stud 1 of 2

07/02/2026

Sunday 8th Feb 2026
8am Trans-tasman Final, Improver Final, Dog of the Year Final, Open Final, Presentations