Rockingham bans bogan market stall

Rockingham's favourite son, Hollywood heart-throb Sam Worthington, is proud to call himself a bogan, but not everyone in the coastal city is so pleased with the city's "bogan heartland" reputation.

Small businessman Mark Stoner, who sells bogan-related merchandise and paraphernalia at markets around the State, has been told he and his wares are not welcome at Rockingham's local markets.

He claimed that while he was initially given permission to trade at the regular Sunday farmers' market, the rules had changed when he tried to set up shop.

"I arrived on the first Sunday morning to be told that I could not sell my stuff there - that's after I had called to confirm during the week that it was OK," Mr Stoner said.

"If I was selling porn and bongs I'd expect them to say they don't want me there, but this is stickers and stubby-holders, aprons and some balloons."

He said he was never given a full reason why he was turned away from the markets, which are run by the Rotary Club of Palm Beach.