In celebrating that ‘AG is You’, the Countryman has worked to capture the stories of the people and projects behind the Newdegate Machinery Field Days and community itself.
Check out Countryman’s 2025 stories below:
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Newdegate Machinery Field Days committee member Lynne Ellard takes pride of place at Newdegate
Lynne Ellard has been a loyal volunteer with the Newdegate Machinery Field Days for about 40 years, dedicating her time and energy to one of the town’s most iconic events.
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Meet Community Bank Kulin and AFGRI Lake Grace, the major sponsors backing the Newdegate Machinery Field Days
Two of country WA’s biggest community-focused organisations — Community Bank Kulin and AFGRI Lake Grace — have once again thrown their support behind the Newdegate Machinery Field Days as major partners.
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President’s report: Hear from Newdegate Machinery Field Days president Ashley McDonald
For more than half a century, our volunteer run event has been a proud example of agricultural innovation, community spirit, and the resilience of regional Australia.
Our theme for 2025 is “Agriculture is You”.
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Newdegate Machinery Field Days: Regional WA offers hard work but rewarding careers
Newdegate’s Melita Davey is busy carving out a life-long career at CBH’s Pingaring site while staying true to her local Wheatbelt roots.
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Newdegate president Ashley McDonald reflects on field days success
Newdegate Machinery Field Days president Ashley McDonald will step down after this year’s event, leaving a blank canvas for a “fresh approach” by incoming president Stephanie Clarke-Lloyd.
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Jacob ‘Shakey’ Butler to paint live mural celebrating history at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days
A major new attraction at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days will be a large-scale public mural by renowned WA artist Jacob ‘Shakey’ Butler, who will paint the piece live during the two-day event.
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Newdegate Machinery Field Days: Excitement builds at Newdegate Primary School for annual field days
Mel Brinkman says her students are gearing up and brimming with excitement for the Newdegate Machinery Field Days — a highlight on the school calendar.
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Newdegate Machinery Field Days: Local sporting groups to benefit from funds raised by Pavilion Kitchen vollies
The heart of Newdegate’s sporting community beats strongest in the kitchen — and it’s a group of dedicated volunteers keeping it alive.
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Newdegate Machinery Field Days: Farmers’ Challenge founder Tim Walter on 30 years in Newdegate
Newdegate Machinery Field Days Farmers’ Challenge founder Tim Walter is marking 30 years of farming in Newdegate’s tight-knit community after making the move from Bridgetown.
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Newdegate Machinery Field Days: Local egg farmer Lyn Kennedy hits a landmark milestone of 50,000 eggs supplied
Local egg farmer Lyn Kennedy has become part of the fabric of the Newdegate Machinery Field Days and this year marks a historic milestone for her: the supply of more than 50,000 eggs to the event since 1983.
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Top prize to be won at the Newdegate State Ewe Hogget Competition
A brand new Honda XRL AG two-wheeled agricultural motorbike is up for grabs in this year’s State Ewe Hogget Competition at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days.
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Newdegate Machinery Field Days: Davina Hams launches photography exhibition showcasing unsung rural women
A photography exhibition showcasing the integral role women play in their rural communities will be launched at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days this year, a first for the iconic event.
