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Agriculture31 October 2025

Applications are now open for the WA Agricultural Shows Grant Program!

In recognition of the significant cultural, social and economic contribution that annual agricultural shows make to local communities, the Western Australian Government has committed to providing financial support to Agricultural Show Societies across Western Australia. The WA Agricultural Show Gran

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Media10 February 2026

Permanent Tribute to Inaugural Legend of the Show Unveiled

The Royal Agricultural Society of WA today officially unveiled a permanent commemorative plaque honouring the late Jim Cardile, inaugural recipient of the prestigious Legend of the Show award, recognising his extraordinary multi-decade contribution to the Perth Royal Show. The dedication ceremony wa

19 November 2025

Nominations Open for the 2026 WA Women’s Hall of Fame

The Royal Agricultural Society of WA is proud to support nominations for the 2026 WA Women’s Hall of Fame, an initiative that celebrates the outstanding contributions of women across Western Australia. The WA Women’s Hall of Fame is a flagship International Women’s Day program, established in 2011 t

Agriculture1 November 2025

Denmark Delight in Farm Skills Showcase

Students from around the state tested their technical knowledge, teamwork, and agricultural skills in the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia’s (RASWA) annual Farm Skills competition. Teams of six from Narrogin, Cunderdin, Harvey, Denmark, and Morawa agricultural colleges gathered in the

Agriculture29 August 2025

Mia Davies joins Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of WA

The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) is delighted to announce that Mia Davies has joined its Council, bringing with her more than two decades of leadership and public service dedicated to regional communities and agriculture. Raised on a broadacre cropping and sheep farm in th

Agriculture13 August 2025

2026 WA Agricultural Show Grant Program Announced

On 12 August 2025, the Honourable Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia, and the Honourable Jackie Jarvis MLC, Minister for Agriculture and Food, officially announced the 2026 WA Agricultural Show Grant Program. This program recognises the cultural, social, and economic importance of agricultural

Perth Royal Show13 August 2025

2025 Perth Royal Show Launches with More Value, More Fun, and More to Love

The Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA) is thrilled to launch the 2025 Perth Royal Show, Western Australia’s most loved and iconic community event, returning to Claremont Showground from 27 September to 4 October 2025. Now in its 189th year, the Show continues a legacy dating back to 1834 of br

Finalists1 August 2025

Finalists Compete for the Prestigious Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape

A field of 61 of Western Australia’s finest artists have been shortlisted for the Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape with a prize pool of over $23,000. This prestigious competition highlights exceptional talent across the state, with artists from Warmun to Albany nominated for the 2025 accolades. T

Agriculture29 July 2025

Celebrating a Pioneer: Kathleen Lovelock Inducted into Agricultural Hall of Fame

29 July 2025The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia proudly announces the induction of Mrs Kathleen Lovelock into the Agricultural Hall of Fame for 2025. With over five decades of service to the beef cattle industry, Mrs Lovelock has been a pioneer in Australian Brahman cattle breeding,

Agriculture16 July 2025

Youth Flock to Young Sheep Handlers Expo Amid Growing Agricultural Interest

(L-R) 2025 Winners pictured at this year’s Young Sheep Handlers Expo With double the enrolments and growing interest from city-based youth, The Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA) has celebrated a highly successful Young Sheep Handlers Expo, for the second year. Open to participants aged 9 to 2