Josh Bone wins the Victorian Open Shearing final for the third consecutive year, defeating Paul Robertson.

Nhill shearer Josh Bone wins the Victorian Open Shearing final for the third consecutive year, narrowly defeating Dookie shearer Paul Robertson by 0.15 points. Both shearers will represent Victoria in the national championships in Katanning, Western Australia, in October. The close competition showcases the training and skills development provided by Australian Wool Innovation.