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    Libby Mettam throws support behind rail safety campaign

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    Why WA’s farming heritage deserves a voice

  3. ‘Bad policy’PremiumSuper tax Bill fails to pass through Senate

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CRISIS MEETINGPremiumLive export ban puts WA wool industry in plight

WA’s $655 million wool industry is facing dramatic price and volume drops as a result of the Albanese Government’s policy to ban live sheep exports, industry leaders say.

Bob Garnant

Music starsPremiumCarnarvon School of Air music video celebrates station life

Their life and education is defined by isolation but a project a year in the making has united the students of Carnarvon School of the Air like never before

Staff reporter

NEW ROLEPremiumBindi Murray takes on role as new Sheep Producers director

West Australian sheep farmer Bindi Murray is the new chair of Sheep Producers Australia, taking the reigns from Andrew Spencer who had been in the job for three years. 

Olivia Ford

Federal electionCommentsPremiumLive sheep export campaigner to run for Senate

One of the lead spokesmen for the campaign to save live sheep exports — former State MP Paul Brown — has announced he will contest the Senate for the WA Nationals at the Federal Election.

Dylan Caporn

breakingPremiumChina’s astonishing Aussie trade ban call

China has removed its last remaining ban on two beef exporters, ending a raft of restrictions and sanctions on Australian products which totalled about $20bn.

Jessica Wang

CBH NEWSPremiumCBH unveils initial candidates for board of directors

The CBH Group has unveiled the five initial candidates planning to run in the co-operative’s 2025 member director elections, with three of the applicants seeking re-election 

Olivia Ford

Lucrative rolePremiumPremiumNats candidate slams Feds’ $1600-a-day ‘transition advocate’

WA Nationals candidate and Keep the Sheep campaigner Paul Brown has labelled Federal Labor’s plan to hire a $1600-a-day live export “transition advocate” an “outrageous misuse” of taxpayer funds.

RetailCommentsCommentsWesfarmers boss warns strikes will fuel more inflation

Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott has called for a rolling back of the nation’s industrial relations regime amid a rise in strike actions he warns will hurt already-stretched households and feed inflation.

WeatherCommentsCommentsWarning over tropical cyclones ‘headed towards WA’

The Bureau reports an increased risk of heavy rain and cyclonic events.

MACHINERYPremiumNuffield scholar explores benefits of strip and disc system

The strip and disc farming system can improve farm profits by increasing crop residue and ground cover while reducing evaporation and improving soil health, according to new research by a Nuffield scholar. 

Olivia Ford

state politicsPremiumNationals promise free checks for volunteers

The Nationals WA have promised to make Working with Children, Police and NDIS checks free for volunteers if they form government next year. 

Jake Dietsch

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Toodyay farmer’s case raises fears for landholders’ rights

Toodyay farmer Tony Maddox faces trial for alleged Aboriginal Heritage Act breach, causing stress and impacting his health amidst uncertainty.

Rebecca Le May

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Story of Spinifex resilience on display at WA Museum

The Sunday Times had an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Spinifex People: Art and stories from Pila Nguru, the latest exhibition being put together at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Hannah Cross

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Gilly’s greatest Test - and the drama behind the magic

Adam Gilchrist recalls the pressure and magic behind his famous 57-ball Test century in Perth in 2006

Glen Quartermain

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EducationCommentsPremium
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Are teachers using AI to write your child’s school report?

WA teachers will be able to use artificial intelligence for end-of-year school reports despite blanket bans on the practice in other States.

Laura Newell

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Man dies another injured in horror Inglewood crush incident

One man has died and another man seriously injured after a workplace incident at a home construction site in Inglewood.

Claire Sadler, Jessica Evensen and Caleb Runciman

DevelopmentCommentsPremiumNew evidence throws spanner in works for Subi shopfronts

Evidence that pointed to a row of heritage shopfronts in Subiaco as being a significant risk to public safety was found to be ‘shifting sands’ as new engineering evidence into the site was revealed.

Harriet Flinn

CrimePremiumPremiumMan charged over blaze on Beaufort Street

An Armadale man has been charged after allegedly starting a fire on Beaufort Street in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Regional WACommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSetback for WA highway just weeks out from opening date

With less than two weeks until the scheduled opening of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, Main Roads has been re-sealing about 20km worth of lanes due to wet weather.

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PremiumWA rape victims waiting hours for support in soiled clothes

WA rape victims are being forced to wait in bloodied and soiled clothes, sometimes for more than a day, to see specialist forensic doctors and support services, a new review has revealed.

News

RetailCommentsWesfarmers boss warns strikes will fuel more inflation

Cheyanne Enciso

WeatherCommentsWarning over tropical cyclones ‘headed towards WA’

Jonathon Nolan

BankingPremiumCBA’s major move on controversial cash fee

Hannah Moore and Cameron Micallef

BankingCommentsPremium‘Disgusting’: CBA hits customers with fee to access own cash

Cheyanne Enciso

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

Michael Santoli

CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

Jessica Golden

HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

Sawdaw Bhaimiya

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

Dasha Burns and David Ingram

Grain

HARVEST 2024-25PremiumAnother day, another CBH receival record

Adam Poulsen

GRAINPremiumReminder for canola seed growers

Staff reporter

GRAINPremiumDPIRD releases 2025 Crop Sowing Guide

Staff reporter

2024-25 HARVESTPremiumMiguel family among those on track for bumper harvest

Olivia Ford

Livestock

Lucrative rolePremiumNats candidate slams Feds’ $1600-a-day ‘transition advocate’

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: Mutton values firm

Rob Kelly

Federal politicsCommentsThe hunt for a $1600-a-day advocate for live sheep ban

Katina Curtis

LIVESTOCKPremiumAus beef poised to capitalise on growing SE Asia demand

Rebecca Turner

Wool

Ram sales dropPremiumWA’s ram sale numbers fall as ban policy hits home

Bob Garnant

CRISIS MEETINGPremiumLive export ban puts WA wool industry in plight

Bob Garnant

Traceability HubPremiumWool traceability aims to mitigate risk

Bob Garnant

Annual reportPremiumWoolProducers Australia vows to tackle lack of competition

Bob Garnant

Politics

Lucrative rolePremiumNats candidate slams Feds’ $1600-a-day ‘transition advocate’

Adam Poulsen

state politicsPremiumNationals promise free checks for volunteers

Jake Dietsch

Federal electionCommentsPremiumLive sheep export campaigner to run for Senate

Dylan Caporn

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Courts & JusticeCommentsPremium
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Toodyay farmer’s case raises fears for landholders’ rights

Rebecca Le May

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Machinery

MACHINERYPremiumNuffield scholar explores benefits of strip and disc system

Olivia Ford

RIGHT TO REPAIR PremiumAg machinery sector welcomes national competition policy

Olivia Ford

MACHINERYPremiumFour tractors awarded international recognition

Olivia Ford

MACHINERYPremiumCase IH takes Tractor of the Year 2025 prize

Olivia Ford

Field Days

AG EVENTSPremiumMingenew Expo taking a ‘breather’ but the show will go on

Olivia Ford

AGRICULTURE SHOWS PremiumMingenew Midwest Expo cancelled for 2025

Olivia Ford

Show timePremiumSpirits high as 93rd Waroona Show approaches

Craig Duncan

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumWoolly designs get warm reception at Newdegate

Rebecca Turner

Horticulture

‘Eradication campaign’CommentsPremiumRapid biosecurity action after pest found in Perth’s south

Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

RIPE AND READY Premium2023-24 marks record avocado production for WA

Olivia Ford

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITIONPremiumAustralian professor receives prestigious award

Sofia Fimognari

RetailGrocery giants allegedly dumping Italian tinned tomatoes

Neale Prior

Finance & Markets

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: Mutton price surge

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSStore lamb market set to lift in new year

Rob Kelly

FRESH DATAPremiumFarm debt rises amid ongoing investment in sector

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSLambs cross border as WA feedlots fail to contend with east

Rob Kelly

Opinion

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Rust and storiesPremium
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Why WA’s farming heritage deserves a voice

Trevor Whittington

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What’s next?CommentsPremium
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A generational journey through farm utes

Trevor Whittington

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FIREARMS LAWSCommentsPremium
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Public safety is at heart of gun reforms

Paul Papalia

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SCHOOL BUSESPremium
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Rural lifelines are threatened by Government cost cutting

Trevor Whittington

Country Communities

WeatherCommentsWarning over tropical cyclones ‘headed towards WA’

Jonathon Nolan

Music starsPremiumCarnarvon School of Air music video celebrates station life

Staff reporter

AFLCommentsPremiumFormer Docker urges AFL to give remote WA teens a chance

Craig O'Donoghue

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WATCH AND ACT
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STAY ALERT: Bushfire warning downgraded as blaze contained

Georgia Campion