Dear Members, Suppliers, Directors, and Team, In the lead-up to the Easter, Anzac Day & School Holidays it is time to bring back the "Slow Down & Enjoy the ride" campaign. Soon enough we are all going to be busy with seeding. Working long days, & even...
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Supplier Spotlight: Coates Hire
This month, our Supplier Spotlight highlights Coates Hire, a trusted equipment hire company with a legacy dating back to 1885. Founded by John Coates to support Victoria’s gold-rush towns, Coates has since grown into a nationwide leader in the industry. In Esperance,...
February Sco-op
Dear Members, Suppliers, Directors, and Team, There are no words that can truly express the depth of gratitude we owe to the volunteers who put their lives and livelihoods on hold to fight these relentless fires. Nor can we fully repay the businesses and individuals...
Supplier Spotlight: Esperance Metaland and Stewarts Engineering
This month, our Supplier Spotlight highlights Esperance Metaland and Stewarts Engineering, two proudly local businesses built from the ground up by Tim Stewart. Tim’s knowledge and passion have shaped these companies into trusted names in the Esperance community....
Sco-op in January 2025
Dear Members, Suppliers, Directors, and Staff, Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the challenges of 2024 and acknowledge the ongoing impacts many of us are still navigating. While these challenges persist, they also present...
Kleen West Distributors
This month, our Supplier Spotlight highlights Kleen West Distributors, a proudly Western Australian-owned company that has been manufacturing high-quality chemical products since 2007. Serving the agricultural community across Esperance and surrounds with innovative...
Wrapping Up 2024: Celebrating our Supplier Spotlights
It is easy to overlook the people who keep our businesses moving until something breaks down. The machinery that does not start, the truck that needs parts, or the tools that suddenly go missing. That is when you realise just how important local suppliers are. Through...
Supplier Spotlight: Tyrepower Esperance
Tyrepower Esperance isn’t just a tyre shop—it’s a local business that’s grown alongside Esperance and its surrounding farming communities for over 15 years. Run by Matthew and Amanda Williams, Tyrepower Esperance has earned a reputation for being the go-to spot for...
Getting Ready for Harvest: Key Safety Tips and Procedures During National Safe Work Month
As harvest season approaches, ensuring that both workers and equipment are fully prepared is crucial for a successful and safe operation. Harvest involves high-pressure tasks and heavy machinery, which can lead to accidents if proper safety measures aren't followed.....
Esperance Growing Season 2024: Late Start Sets the Tone
The season began later than hoped, with the first significant rains only arriving in May—well behind the ideal early seeding window. This late start put immediate pressure on farmers to quickly get crops in the ground. Many had to adjust their planting plans, opting...
