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UK Tour and RASC Conference Insights
A report by Reece Jerrett In June, I had the opportunity to travel to the UK to attend the Commonwealth Agricultural Conference representing Agricultural Shows Australia and the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia. Since I would be traveling close to 15,000km from Perth to Edinburgh, I thought it would be remiss of me to […]
Innovator Michael Leslie Poole inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame
RASWA President John Snowball, with Inductee Michael Leslie Poole’s family members: Chris Poole, Alison Poole, Emily Poole and Claire Keenan, alongside His Excellency the Governor of Western Australia Chris Dawson and his wife Mrs. Darrilyn Dawson The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) proudly announces the induction of Michael Leslie Poole AM into the […]
Royal Agricultural Society of WA Welcomes New General Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21 May 2024 – The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) proudly announces the appointment of Joanna Hos as its new General Manager – Agriculture and Events. Bringing a breadth of Executive leadership expertise and a passion for Western Australia’s cultural and agricultural sectors to the role, Joanna will be integral […]
Claremont Showground Men’s Shed Has Taken Off
PRESS RELEASE 18 April 2024 Claremont Mayor Jock Barker welcomed at the Showground Men’s Shed for a special morning tea to unveil a new shade sail funded by a Town of Claremont Community grant. The visit offered Mayor Barker an opportunity to find out more about the thriving community initiative focused on facilitating […]
The Wild-Western Australia: Cowboy Core Comes to Perth for The Muster
PRESS RELEASE Western Australians are in for a treat, with Cowboy Core set to take over Perth with the return of The Muster rodeo and country music festival at the Claremont Showground on 13 April 2024. Cowboy core is currently riding high on the cultural zeitgeist with musical icons Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey and Taylor […]
RASWA Continues to Support WA Artists with the Return of the Perth Royal Art Prize for 2024
The prestigious Perth Royal Art Prize has returned for 2024 with a prize pool of $24,000 on offer for artworks that interpret the theme of Landscape. Established by the Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA) in 1974, the Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape has grown in artistic calibre each year, with many artists using […]
Statement issued 15 February 2024
The Royal Agricultural Society of WA (“RASWA”) and Cirque du Soleil have been working together for some time to consider various layout options for its event at the Claremont Showground. After the review of the different building scenarios and weighing up a range of safety, operational, community and environmental impacts, RASWA and Cirque du Soleil […]
Agriculture’s International Spotlight to Shine on Scotland
Tickets have gone on sale for an international agricultural conference with Royal roots being hosted in Scotland. The Princess Royal is President of the 30th Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) Conference, an organisation which was founded in 1957 by her father, the late Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip. He served as President […]
Top beers take out Award honours
The best beers and brewers have been recognised for excellence at the prestigious 2023 Perth Royal Beer Awards. Held on 9 June at Claremont Showground, the awards highlight the best from across the industry, with more than 50 exhibitors providing 574 beers for our expert judges to taste.
A Muster do for Perth this May
Rodeo & Country Music Festival comes to the City Claremont Showground is set to come alive in a surprising new way this May when Perth’ inaugural The Muster rodeo and country music extravaganza hits the city. The Muster will bring together some of Australia’s best country artists on the same bill as a wildly exciting […]
SHOWGROUND REDEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Today, the Showground Redevelopment “Improvement Plan” was announced by the Hon Rita Saffioti MA, Minister for Transport, Planning, and Ports. The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) has been considering redevelopment of the Showground, and welcomes this small, but important, step. The Improvement Plan enables RASWA to continue progressing the future redevelopment directly with […]
Finalists Compete for Western Australia’s Top Art Prize
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jordan Andreotta, Beacon of Light 2024, oil paint on board, courtesy the artist 19 June 2024 – A field of 57 artworks by 60 of Western Australia’s finest artists has been shortlisted for the Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape with a prize pool of $24,500. This prestigious competition continues to […]
