January 16, 2015

AWEX wishes to advise the date and location for the 2015 Masterclass course for wool classers to assist their professional development. The masterclass will be held at the Southern Wool Selling Centre, (Frederick St. Tottenham), Melbourne, running from June 22 – June 25, 2015. AWEX is seeking nominations from Selling Agents, Auction and Private Buyers, Wool producers,Shearing Contractors, Industry, or Training Organisations of professional wool classers they believe would benefit from attending this program. The

Farm and pastoral businesses in regions impacted by recent dry seasons are reminded they can access grants of up to $10,000 for business assessment and implementation advice. The Farm Business Assessment grant scheme is assisting businesses experiencing financial hardship in parts of the Wheatbelt, Murchison and Gascoyne. Peter Metcalfe, of the Department of Agriculture and Food, said the scheme criteria had been broadened to make the scheme more accessible for impacted businesses. Eligible shires now