Press Release12 May 2026
Mark Connelly and Jamie Ogilvie Appointed to Council
The Royal Agricultural Society of WA has further diversified its Council with the appointment of Mark Connelly and Jamie Ogilvie.
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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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Press Release2 May 2026
WA Brewers Tap Into Success at the Perth Royal Food Awards Beer Competition
Western Australian breweries were recognised among the nation’s best at the 2026 Perth Royal Food Awards – Beer, with local producers claiming top honours across multiple categories following rigorous blind judging by industry experts.
Image: King Road Brewing Co. Photo by Dan MacBride.
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