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Providing enchantment to the children at the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day were fairies Daisy Heath and Emily Teune.

GIDGEGANNUP FIELD DAYGidgegannup Small Farm Field Day: Thousands flock to Gidge

Enchanting fairies, cuddly animals and a delicious smorgasbord of food delights paved the way for a festive Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day that was both educational and a barrel of good old country fun.

Bob Garnant

Sheep breeder Bev Murphy with some of her adorable Babydoll Sheep at her home in Mooliabeenee. Ian Munro

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field DayBabydoll sheep set for Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day

Mooliabeenee’s Bev Murphy had no idea her life would revolve around tiny sheep sporting knee-high woollen boots until she stumbled upon an ABC Landline episode six years ago.

Melissa Pedelty

Ross Hooper from Zanthorrea Nursery.

GIDGEGANNUP SMALL FARM FIELD DAYGidgegannup Small Farm Field Day: Up the Garden Path returns

The Up The Garden Path section will return to the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day for a second year.

Cally Dupe

Garlic is mulched with autumn leaves. Frank and Marg Lister's Balingup property. (Gardens of WA, The Sunday Times)

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day Sexy soil theme for Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day

The 18th Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day promises to be a great day out, with this year’s theme “Sexy Soil: The Power Beneath” set to highlight how important high-quality soil is to small landholders. 

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Kit Prendergast and one-month-old Sapphire in her garden.

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field DayBee scientist Kit Prendergast among Gidgegannup speakers

There is an invisible world of bees waiting to be discovered.

Casey Lister and Cally Dupe

Vincenzo Velletri produces homemade olive oil and pickled olives.

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field DayBeautiful time to be o-live

WA’s annual Olive Festival will celebrate its fourth year at the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day, with plans to again unite the industry.

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Dave Manchon is taking his horse Vegemite for a ride - in a convertible - at the Royal Easter Show. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Religion and BeliefCar-drawn horse, footy field of bison: farm hits city

AFL footballers have been bumped from their regular home by 35 bison as one entertainer gets ready to show 800,000 people "what's possible with horses".

Rachel Jackson

With the White Suffolk Grand Champion is Elders stud stock specialist Lauren Rayner, judge Joel Donnan, and Kalagan stud principal Josh Addis.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Kalagan wins White Suffolk Grand Champion

White Suffolk breeders had plenty to celebrate in the British and Australasian Sheep Breeds Competition this year, but none more so than Kalagan stud principal Josh Addis, of Denmark.   

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With the Wagin Woolorama British and Australasian Breeds Poll Dorset Grand Champion is Elders stud stock representative Michael O'Neil, judge Grant Bingham, and Shirlee Downs co-principal Chris Squiers.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Shirlee Downs sweeps Poll Dorset field

Competition was fierce in the Poll Dorset judging at this year’s Wagin Woolorama, but it was a ram from Quairading’s Shirlee Downs that proved too good to ignore.  

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With the Wagin Woolorama British and Australasian Breeds Interbreed supreme champion ewe are Sasimwa Suffolk Stud representative Kadee Taylor, co-principals Glenn and Kay Cole, and representative Madison Taylor.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: Sasimwa Suffolk scoops interbreed

It was a family affair when Sasimwa Suffolk Stud took out the Wagin Woolorama’s top interbreed sheep contest with a “stand-out” ewe. 

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Wagin Woolorama was March 7 and 8.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: See the pictures

WA’s biggest sheep show has proven this year’s theme, Remaining an Icon, a fitting tribute after thousands of people flocked through the gates of for two days of fun at Wagin Woolorama.

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Wagin Woolorama British and Australasian Breeds Supreme Champion Ram for 2024, a White Suffolk ram exhibited by the Kendenup-based Brimfield stud, pictured with judges Braden Lange and Adrien Veitch, Brimfield stud co-principal Gail Cremasco, judges Scott Mitchell and Grant Bingham, Brimfield stud co-principal Max Whyte and judge Ian Kyle.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: White Suffolk breed celebrates 40 years

White Suffolk sheep will be at the fore of the British and Australasian Sheep section at this year’s Wagin Woolorama as the modern Australian breed celebrates 40 years. 

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Getting together to celebrate their supreme win, was Kolindale Poll Merino stud co-principal Mathew Ledwith, Louis Ledwith, 6, Kolindale studmaster Luke Ledwith and his wife Daniela, Arthur Major and stud consultant Colin Lewis.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: Merino and Poll Merino competition healthy

Wagin Woolorama’s Merino and Poll Merino competition is embracing the digital age, with two eID stick readers set to be in action during the event.

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Wagin Woolorama president Fiona Dawson.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Hear from president Fiona Dawson

Wagin Woolorama’s new president Fiona Dawson pens her thoughts and feelings ahead of the 52nd event.

Fiona Dawson

Wagin's big ram Bart will be turning 40 in May.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: Beloved ram Bart set to celebrate 40th

Wagin’s beloved ram Bart will celebrate his 40th birthday this year, with hopes the community will throw their support behind a new art competition and special celebrations to mark the occasion. 

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Wagin Woolorama's 2024 Rural Ambassador Jack Stallard with 2025 Rural Ambassador Darcey Ward.

Wagin Woolorama PremiumWagin Woolorama: Darcey Ward named 2025 Rural Ambassador

A town-wide search to find a rural ambassador led the Wagin Woolorama committee to find a brilliant candidate a little closer to home. 

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Angora goats at a farm in WA.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: Fibre Hub to showcase Angora goats, alpacas

It’s WA’s biggest sheep show, but Angora goats and alpacas — and the benefits they can bring — will be the focus of a new Fibre Hub launching at this year’s Wagin Woolorama. 

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Wagin Woolorama president Fiona Dawson.

Wagin Woolorama PremiumWagin Woolorama: Fiona Dawson takes presidential role

Fiona Dawson set herself an ambitious goal at the age of 12 – to become the Wagin Agricultural Society president and take on what she regarded the “most honourable role” in town. 

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Wagin police Sen. Sgt Neil Bohnen.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: WA Police’s recruitment drive heads bush

WA Police’s major recruitment drive will extend to the Wagin Woolorama this year, with the organisation seeking people with ingenuity and resilience to join the force. 

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Wagin Woolorama Merino judging.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWA’s biggest sheep show ‘Remaining an Icon’ after 52 years

WA’s sheep heartland will swell with visitors for this year’s Wagin Woolorama, with more than 10,000 people expected to flock through the gates to celebrate this year’s theme “Remaining an Icon”. 

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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. 

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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. 

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