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  1. Moo-ving on CommentsIndonesia issues live cattle export permits for Australia

  2. alarming emergencyCommentsPremiumWater trucked to desperate WA farmers as land dries out

  3. Bombshell decisionCommentsPremiumWoolies boss to step down following trainwreck interview

  4. BreakingNew Woolies boss’ huge salary revealed

  5. Election speculationPremiumVan Styn nomination not a done deal: Shane Love

Troubled watersPremiumKMSB floating jetty halted due to heritage site concerns

Freedom of Information documents reveal construction of a $200 million floating jetty in Broome was halted due to concerns raised by the State Government over Aboriginal Cultural Heritage site approvals.

Katya Minns

News$360m warning over new backpacker rule

A proposed overhaul to Australia’s working holiday program has sparked fears for local businesses.

Eleanor Campbell

Bootscootin’ in Boyup BrookBoyup Brook Country Music Festival

WA’s country music capital was packed to the brim with talent this weekend, as the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival rolled through town.

Craig Duncan

Cost of living furoreCommentsPremiumPM says supermarkets under pressure after Woolies footage

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese believes mounting pressure on Coles and Woolworths over high prices — compounded by footage of the Woolies boss walking out on an interview — will force the duopoly to move.

Dan Jervis-Bardy, Katina Curtis and Dylan Caporn

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: Showcasing the ‘wow’ of natural fibre

If nothing else, Woolorama visitors should walk away with pride knowing the world’s best fibre is grown by Australian woolgrowers.

Bob Garnant

‘Warning signs’PremiumReport raises fresh concerns about biosecurity levy

Federal Labor’s unpopular biosecurity levy has been rubbished in another damning independent report, with the ANU’s Tax and Transfer Policy Institute concluding it ‘does not pass critical scrutiny’.

Adam Poulsen

WHAT A STENCHPremiumPremiumFormer SW piggery boss cops $14k fine for nasty stink

The former director of a piggery near Kojonup has been fined for illegally disposing of rotting carcases and waste in the open air, causing a colossal stink that “negatively impacted” local residents’ health.

More powerPremiumPremiumSteiger 715 Quadtrac now available in Australia

The Steiger 715 Quadtrac — the brand’s most powerful Steiger ever and the highest horsepower tractor available in the local market — has reached Australian shores.

Countryman NewsAustralia needs to 'back' itself as agri tech leader

Australians don't "back ourselves" despite being a world leader in agri tech, with more investment needed in female founders, a conference has heard.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAWagin Woolorama: Jack takes to ambassador role with passion

Wagin Woolorama 2024 Rural Ambassador Jack Stallard, a stout mental health advocate, is always only a phone call away to cheer up one of his many mates or jumping to action in an emergency.

Bob Garnant

Wagin WooloramaPremiumDPIRD offering free water testing, bee info at Woolorama ‘24

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is keen for local business operators to call in for a chat at Woolorama in March to find out how to become a supplier for the State Government.

Daniel Rooney

Subscriber Exclusive

‘overwhelming sadness’PremiumWA Police in mourning after serving officer takes own life

A serving WA Police officer has tragically died after she took her own life in regional WA.

Phil Hickey

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Govt support ‘may not be enough’ to save WA nickel: BHP

BHP has confirmed government assistance could be too little too late in rescuing the drowning WA nickel operations that caused the Big Australian to cut its interim dividend.

Adrian Rauso

Threatening more strikes CommentsPremiumWA FIFO pilot union hits out at Qantas town hall meeting

The union representing Network Aviation pilots has hit back at a planned meeting with Qantas management, claiming the town hall assembly will not address the systemic issues of the ongoing pay dispute. 

Gerard Cockburn

Border protectionPremiumDozens of asylum seekers who landed in WA flown to Nauru

Dozens of suspected asylum seekers who arrived via boat on WA’s remote north coast have been flown to Nauru. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy

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Sing it loud CommentsPremiumPLAY THE CLASSICS: Eagles fans rejoice over song rethink

A chorus of West Coast fans have rejoiced at the possibility of the return to the original song as the new era under chief executive Don Pyke continues to take shape.

Mitchell Woodcock

‘overwhelming sadness’PremiumWA Police in mourning after serving officer takes own life

A serving WA Police officer has tragically died after she took her own life in regional WA.

Phil Hickey

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Caitlin BassettCommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumBassett: Dress-up backlash shows a lack of understanding

West Coast being described as ‘ridiculous and unprofessional’ for dressing up during pre-season shows a lack of understanding for what life is really like as a professional athlete, writes Caitlin Bassett.

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PremiumOutback Wrangler star cops new blow in chopper crash case

Matt Wright’s insurance provider has delivered a setback in a civil lawsuit brought by the widow of his Netflix co-star Chris Wilson.

Naughty, not niceVideoPremiumPremiumMan charged over inflatable Santa theft from Riverton bar

A Riverton family have been reunited with their beloved inflatable Santa after it was stolen from their restaurant in a brazen robbery.

News

‘Warning signs’PremiumReport raises fresh concerns about biosecurity levy

Adam Poulsen

Countryman NewsAustralia needs to 'back' itself as agri tech leader

Liv Casben

Exciting Prospects Nuffield WA welcomes Kathryn Fleay as new chair

Olivia Ford

Moo-ving on CommentsIndonesia issues live cattle export permits for Australia

Olivia Ford

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The EconomistCommentsPremiumWhy Costco is so loved by both shoppers and investors

THE ECONOMIST: Though its sales are less than half of Walmart’s, its return on capital, at nearly 20 per cent, is more than twice as high. What’s its secret?

The Economist

CNBCCommentsPremiumChina to showcase domestic jetliner at Singapore Airshow

China is gearing up to showcase its narrow-body passenger jet to a global audience for the first time at the Singapore Airshow.

Shreyashi Sanyal

CNBCPremiumOpenAI now creates realistic video with single sentence

The new model, called Sora, allows a user to type out a desired scene and turns it into a high-definition video clip.

Hayden Field

CNBCCommentsPremiumElon Musk must testify in SEC probe of his Twitter takeover

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has to testify in a probe by the US Securities and Exchange Commission concerning his 2022 acquisition of Twitter, a US judge ordered in a court filing out Saturday.

Lora Kolodny

Grain

Rebate Debate New petition calls for CBH to return harvest rebates

Olivia Ford

unanswered questionsGRDC to spend $1.9m on climate-resilient crop research

Adam Poulsen

Welcome back?Barley sales to China good sign as Aust waits on wine relief

Swati Pandey

dying deal?PremiumReward’s eyes bigger than stomach with ailing Beyondie buy

Adrian Rauso

Livestock

WHAT A STENCHPremiumFormer SW piggery boss cops $14k fine for nasty stink

Adam Poulsen

Moo-ving on CommentsIndonesia issues live cattle export permits for Australia

Olivia Ford

Wagin WooloramaWagin Woolorama: Merino judges urged to select wisely

Bob Garnant

Ardcairnie Angus salePremiumArdcairnie Angus bulls reach $9500

Wool

Wagin WooloramaWagin Woolorama: Meet Wagin Woolorama’s media team.

Olivia Ford

WAGIN WOOLORAMAWagin Woolorama: Best fibre showcase in the world

Bob Garnant

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: Showcasing the ‘wow’ of natural fibre

Bob Garnant

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: Fleece show gathers momentum

Bob Garnant

Politics

‘Warning signs’PremiumReport raises fresh concerns about biosecurity levy

Adam Poulsen

‘avalanche of issues’CommentsPremiumWA farmers boycott Watt’s meeting in response to ‘contempt’

Olivia Ford, Adam Poulsen & Liv Casben

News$360m warning over new backpacker rule

Eleanor Campbell

Election speculationPremiumVan Styn nomination not a done deal: Shane Love

Anna Cox

News Flash

Machinery

More powerPremiumSteiger 715 Quadtrac now available in Australia

Staff reporter

‘Precision Accuracy’ Aussie Spray tech on display in WA

Olivia Ford

Weed Control New Seed Control Unit comes to Australia

Olivia Ford

SEE THE PICTURESPremiumIndustry bigwigs attend launch of new AFGRI workshop

Dorothy Henderson

Field Days

WAGIN WOOLORAMAWagin Woolorama: Jack takes to ambassador role with passion

Bob Garnant

Wagin WooloramaPremiumDPIRD offering free water testing, bee info at Woolorama ‘24

Daniel Rooney

Wagin WooloramaWagin Woolorama: Meet Wagin Woolorama’s media team.

Olivia Ford

WAGIN WOOLORAMAWagin Woolorama: Best fibre showcase in the world

Bob Garnant

Horticulture

Very A-peeling Research begins on banana ‘de-handing’ robot arm

Olivia Ford

GOOD CAUSEPremiumBox of cherries goes for $75,000 at charity auction

Adam Poulsen

GOOD CAUSEBox of cherries goes for $75,000 at charity auction

Adam Poulsen

ApplesPremiumApple trail plans to celebrate industry and history

Daniel Hocking

Finance & Markets

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA lamb market supported well

Rob Kelly

Good gains PremiumBig returns for MSA farmers

Olivia Ford

Farmer’s Pessimism Declining farmer confidence ‘not a surprise’

Olivia Ford

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumWA lamb markets gain solid support

Rob Kelly

Opinion

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Jackson & WhittingtonComments
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Unreasonable farming regulations will drive up food prices

Liz Jackson & Trevor Whittington

OPINIONPremiumGrain growers deserve a fair share, too

Barry Large

OPINIONPremiumWatt ‘must be sacked’ over MV Bahijah fiasco

Colin de Grussa MLC

RAIL SAFETYPremiumTime has come for sweeping rail safety reforms

Lara Jensen

Country Communities

emergency warningComments‘TAKE ACTION NOW’: Storm to hit WA, flash floods expected

Cain Andrews

Rabbit season Landowners unite to fight local rabbit problems

Craig Duncan

EntertainmentPremiumSilo art paints portrait of pride in tiny country towns

Stephanie Gardiner

AgriculturePremiumFarmer turns actor in film exploring bush mental health

Liv Casben