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WA Rodeo Queen Elyse Barry.

WA Rodeo QueenPremiumWA Rodeo Queen Elyse Barry set to fly the flag at Woolorama

Newly crowned WA Rodeo Queen Elyse Barry will proudly parade the Australian flag for her first time at the Wagin Woolorama Rodeo, as she takes part in the pageantry of the Grand Entry team to open the event.

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Wagin Woolorama 2021 clean shear open class trophy sponsor Don Spiers, of Darkan, with open class winner Luke Harding.

Wagin Woolorama PremiumWagin Woolorama: Shearers, woolhandlers bring their best

Quality will be key when more than 100 shearers and woolhandlers bring their best to the boards at this year’s Wagin Woolorama. 

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More than 21,000 people attended the 2024 Wagin Woolorama on March 8 and 9.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumNo polling booth for punters attending Wagin Woolorama

There will be no electoral booth at Wagin Woolorama this year, with those keen to cast their vote to encouraged to do so early or head to the polling booth in town. 

Cally Dupe

More than 21,000 people attended the 2024 Wagin Woolorama on March 8 and 9.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Attracting young talent to the country

Attracting young talent to the bush will be a big focus at this year’s Wagin Woolorama, with a range of career-focused displays and a Youth Employment and Lifestyle Expo spread across the grounds. 

Cally Dupe

The 2024 Mingenew Midwest Expo’s Tractor Pull competition.

AG EVENTSPremiumMingenew Expo taking a ‘breather’ but the show will go on

The Mingenew Midwest Expo board say they will be working hard in the background to give their event “the best opportunity” to thrive in the future, following the announcement it will not return next year. 

Olivia Ford

The McIntosh and Son Mingenew Midwest Expo will not run next year, organisers have confirmed.

AGRICULTURE SHOWS PremiumMingenew Midwest Expo cancelled for 2025

One of WA’s most beloved agriculture shows — the Mingenew Midwest Expo — has been cancelled next year, but organisers have vowed it will return bigger and better in 2026.

Olivia Ford

Waroona Agricultural Society president Eric Walmsley and Nicole Entz excited to show off the new displays at the Waroona Show.

Show timePremiumSpirits high as 93rd Waroona Show approaches

Spirits are high for the 93rd Waroona Show as the largest single day agricultural show in WA is set to kick off with good weather and better vibes forecasted.

Craig Duncan

Catwalk models from Vibe Events and Entertainment showing off Australian Wool Innovation Limited clothing.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumWoolly designs get warm reception at Newdegate

The Newdegate Machinery Field Days Dyson Jones Fashion Parade attracted a big crowd over both days, with visitors eager to see the showcase of WA’s best in the wool fashion industry.

Rebecca Turner

Caitlyn Rintoul and Jessica Rintoul with Allly Watkins, 3, Nate Watkins, 5, and Kai Rintoul, 1, visiting the Newdegate Machinery Field Days.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumSEE THE PICTURES: Never a dull moment at Newdegate

The theme of ‘next generation’ was on full display throughout the 48 hours of rural celebrations at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days.

Bob Garnant

Organiser Renee Rice from Bunbury and her border collie, Kalanie, at Newdegate Machinery Field Days.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumDog Agility comp shines at Newdegate Machinery Field Days

Dog agility was on display for the first time at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days.

Rebecca Turner

Dyson Jones Kukerin/Newdegate area manager Sam Howie, Ewe Hogget co-ordinator Bryce Sinclair and judge Barloo Merino Stud co-principal Fraser House.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumEwe Hogget class a credit to the breeders at Newdegate

The ewe hogget class at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days was a credit to their breeders, with six lines of extremely even quality Merinos on display.

Rebecca Turner

Contestants had to roll a full wool bale three metres, before stopping to catch a yabby from a murky reservoir.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumYoung farmers step up to the challenge

An impressive crowd turned out to watch the Young Farmer challenge at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days, with two age groups running for the first time.

Rebecca Turner

Presenting the Newdegate Machinery Field Days champion fleece, was Dyson Jones WA manager Peter Howie, Pingrup woolgrower Suma Reid, and Dyson Jones employees Sam Howie and Andrew Kitto.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumFirst time entrant scoops champion fleece sash at Newdegate

A Pingrup-produced Merino fleece, exhibited by first-time entrant Suma Reid, was awarded the champion sash at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days.

Bob Garnant

Winning the Newdegate Machinery Field Days dog jump competition was Kalanie, a six-year-old border collie, exhibited by Bunbury-based agility dog trainer Renee Rice.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumNewdegate Machinery Field Days: Kalanie takes dog jump win

The two-day Newdegate Machinery Field Days leapt into action with an exciting dog-jump competition and a newcomer to the event, a border collie named Kalanie, taking out the win after clearing 2.5m

Bob Garnant

Brock McIntyre, 16, of Kukerin, Regan De Lange, 9, of Lake King and Newdegate farmhand Ben Myers were the winners (Wieners, Lambs and Culls titles) at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days mullet competition.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumNewdegate Machinery Field Days launches new mullet comp

Mullet fanciers took to the Newdegate Machinery Field Days fashion catwalk for the inaugural ‘best in the West’ mullet competition, with top bragging rights to the winners of the three classes.

Bob Garnant

Burando Hill director Simon Hill received the best light industry display award from Newdegate Machinery Field Days president Ashley McDonald.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumNewdegate Machinery Field Days: Exhibitor displays awarded

It goes without saying that without the machinery and other exhibitors, the Newdegate Machinery Field Days would not exist. But this year, the event offered an exceptional showcase of agriculture equipment.

Bob Garnant

Newdegate Machinery Field Days president Ashley McDonald and ABC Landline host and speaker Pip Courtney opened the two-day event on September 4.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumYouth celebrated at Newdegate Machinery Field Days

The next generation was celebrated at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days, evoking the importance of adding young people’s contribution towards rural community success.

Bob Garnant

Countryman front page September 5, 2024

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DOWERIN: WHY YOU WON’T READ ALL ABOUT IT

Regular readers will notice that this edition doesn’t have our usual in-depth coverage of Dowerin. We know this surprise omission will be noted and wanted to apologise for it and offer up an explanation. 

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Williams Woolshed front-of-house manager Rachel Cooper in the Toorallie's Merino three-piece lounge range in cobalt blue that will be available at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days.

Dyson Jones fashion paradePremiumNewdegate Machinery Field Days: next gen threads

The Dyson Jones Fashion Parade aims to feature the next generation of garment production techniques during the Newdegate Machinery Field Days on September 4 and 5.

Bob Garnant

Travelling veterinarian Sheree McDonald with her family's Merino-Suffolk cross named Toffee that she healed back to health.

For love of all animals PremiumNewdegate Machinery Field Days: Vet has link to Newdegate

Travelling veterinarian Sheree McDonald has an affinity with animals and would drive an extra mile to extend a healing hand to family pets and farm animals. 

Bob Garnant

Newdegate postmaster Kelly Richardson.

Stamped success at Newdegate POPremiumNewdegate Machinery Field Days: Stamped success at Newdegate

Newdegate postal manager Kelly Richardson has found her niche providing a stamped, multifaceted service to the town throughout the calendar year.

Bob Garnant

Newdegate Lego builder Trenton Hams' construction of a combine harvester is vying for Lego Ideas support for consideration as an official set.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumNewdegate Machinery Field Days: A thrashing Lego idea

Next-generation Newdegate farmer Trenton Hams has pieced together a combine harvester model using Lego bricks as an educational exercise to understand the working components of a real machine. 

Bob Garnant

Lake Biddy farmer Ashley McDonald in a paddock of Spartacus barley.

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumPromising spring outlook sets WA up for strong finish

Third-generation Lake Biddy mixed farmer Ashley McDonald says winter rainfall has been a ‘get out of jail card’ for many growers around the State.

Rebecca Turner

There were plenty of activities at the Mingenew Midwest Expo.

Mingenew Midwest Expo PremiumSee the pictures: Fun had by all at annual Mingenew Expo

The rain clouds couldn’t put a dampener on this year’s McIntosh and Son Mingenew Midwest Expo, which attracted a crowd from across the State and provided an entertaining two days for all. 

Olivia Ford