Zaneta Mascarenhas MP
Federation Chamber, Parliament House, Canberra
Statements by Members
The greatest show on earth is actually in the heart of Swan at the Cannington showgrounds, and it is called the Canning Show. Magical mermaids, real snakes to embrace, colourful clowns on stilts, wooden trucks made by the Station Street Men's Shed and even getting painted up by the Army and RAAF cadets—there's a smorgasbord of fun activities for the kids. And, for the adults, there are baking and produce competitions and a showcase of stone, crocheted and knitted goods. There is the renaissance of growing and making your own goods, and that renaissance is here to stay. The Canning Show gives Western Australians the opportunity to showcase their talents and their precious projects.
The Canning Show is run by the esteemed Canning Agricultural, Horticultural and Recreational Society, also known as CAHRS. This agricultural society has not missed a beat, and it has proudly kept up with the times. They have had creative ways to diversify revenue streams and then reinvest their funds into their community. Last year CAHRS celebrated their 100th year of enriching the local community. If you think about it, their local community has changed significantly. The City of Canning is the most multicultural local council across WA, and they hold multiple fabulous events, including Bloom’s. Thank you very much to Dianne Begg, the CEO, and to her team.
