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1 October, 2025
Icing on the cake: big month of events for St Arnaud
Seasoned baker and show competitor Jess Maffesconi was preparing herself for a week of baking when the NCN Herald caught up with her on Monday.
ST ARNAUD is in for a whirlwind of a month, starting with its coverted Agricultural Show this weekend.
Seasoned baker and show competitor Jess Maffesconi was preparing herself for a week of baking when the NCN Herald caught up with her on Monday.
She’s heading to the St Arnaud Show baking competition with five years experience (and then some) under her belt - thanks to her mum.
“I’m from Stawell originally and have been competing there for as long as I can remember,” Jess said.
“I have been winning the Cookery Agregate there every year since 2016.
“My mum has been part of the show society there, so to say I love it is an understatement.”
Part of the St Arnaud show society herself, Jess said it was important for young people to support events such as these.
Jess said she had “cut back” her entries for this year, but her jam-packed week wouldn’t allow for a lot of sleep until she sees her goods set up in the show shed on Saturday.
Northern Grampians Shire Council mayor Karen Hyslop said she was excited to see the community come to life with all the events coming up this month.
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