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
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
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
The theme of ‘next generation’ was on full display throughout the 48 hours of rural celebrations at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days.
Bob Garnant
Dog agility was on display for the first time at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Newdegate postal manager Kelly Richardson has found her niche providing a stamped, multifaceted service to the town throughout the calendar year.
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.
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.
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.
Local women had the limelight at this year’s Mingenew Midwest Expo Fashion Show, embodying the classic country look with Akubra hats, tasselled bags, and leather boots.
‘Come clean, go clean’ is the message from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development as spring field day season ramps up.
Women from across the Mid West and Wheatbelt came together at the 2024 Mingenew Midwest Expo for a networking brunch, discussing topics ranging from personal development to social issues.
A team from Yandanooka have come out on top in the fourth annual Mingenew Young Farmers Challenge, winning by a nailbiting two seconds.
As farmers came together for the Mingenew Midwest Expo, it was hard to ignore the elephant, or rather, the “sheep in the room”, as WA’s Agriculture Minister put it.
