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  1. Women in the regionsRegional women celebrate role in agriculture

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    Treasurer says nation ‘counting on WA’ ahead of visit

  3. KEEP THE SHEEP RALLYSEE THE PICS: Farmers get creative for Keep the Sheep rally

  4. $20k giftPremiumPingelly council offers 20K and home to new butcher owner

  5. Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumWA could decide election in battle over bills, sheep, roads

Convoy of trucks with Keep The Sheep signage arriving at Quarry Farm.

FARMERS RALLYCommentsPremiumWA sheep farmers gear up for the industry’s ‘biggest fight’

WA sheep farmers have been urged to sharpen their swords for the ‘biggest fight the sheep industry has ever seen’.

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Shire of Augusta-Margaret River councillor David Binks sought to have the old climate action plan reviewed to address concerns from farmers.

‘Crisis’ talksCouncil backs new climate adaptation plan despite concerns

Augusta-Margaret River council members have faced heckling while forging ahead with a new policy focused on climate change.

Warren Hately

ALEC chief executive Mark Harvey-Sutton.

OpinionPremiumTrump tariffs show insight into live sheep trade ban

The imposition of tariffs on Australian steel and concerns about the possibility of further tariffs on agricultural products down the line has people justifiably worried.

Mark Harvey-Sutton

Callum Jamieson and Frankie (9) McKenzie.

AFLCommentsCome and try day for footy lovers of all abilities

Nine-year-old Frankie McKenzie was not about to let a simple thing like a four-hour journey to Perth stop him from meeting some of his Aussie Rules football heroes.

Bethany Hiatt

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River president Julia Meldrum led questioning on a proposed local biodiversity strategy.

Farmers’ fearsPremiumChief planner reassures farmers on strategy

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has pledged that the farming community and landowners need not fear a proposed new local biodiversity strategy.

Warren Hately

Major crash investigators are appealing to the public for help following a horror double fatal on a rural road on Friday night.

WA NewsPremiumTwo people killed in horror Wheatbelt crash

Major crash investigators are appealing to the public for help following a horror double fatal on a rural road on Friday night.

Emily Moulton

O’Connor MHR Rick Wilson on Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie on Friday.

Federal electionPremiumPremiumWilson on attack as opponent finally revealed

Liberal incumbent Rick Wilson on Friday slammed Labor for dragging its feet in announcing an O’Connor candidate for the upcoming Federal election — just hours before his opponent was revealed.

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NewsPics show grim reality of devastating floods

NASA satellite footage shows just how much damage the widespread flooding has caused parts of Australia, with the deluge doubling the size of Victoria.

That band includes chief executives in the top tier of Synergy, Western Power, Water Corporation, Gold Corporation, and the Fremantle and Pilbara ports authorities.. Pictured: Western Power CEO Sam Barbaro.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumREVEALED: WA’s highest-paid fat cats get another pay rise

Salaries were lifted by 3.5 per cent, raising the top tier’s highest pay point to more than twice Premier Roger Cook’s salary. 

Shipping containers are Union Pacific's Los Angeles Trailer and Container Intermodal Facility in downtown Los Angeles.

MarketsPremiumTariffs wreak havoc on share markets

As much as $55 billion was wiped from Australian stock values in early trading on Thursday, with the sharp local losses mirrored on other regional share markets.

Sean Smith

RRR Network chief executive Kendall Galbraith.

OpinionPremiumWorking from home is a gamechanger for women

Breaking the urban-regional divide has been on many leaders’ agendas, making regional people and their communities a critical diversity to unlock and include. 

Kendall Galbraith

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Tom Gross has drawn comparisons to a modern day star.

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Gross or Greene? The young Eagle who has Giant attributes

As West Coast coaches prepare to find a way to curtail Greater Western Sydney captain Toby Greene, they’re set to unveil a new Eagle who could become their own version of the star forward.

Mitchell Woodcock

Luke Ryan suffered broken ribs during this incident.

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Ryan reveals the massive damage he suffered from huge hit

Fremantle star Luke Ryan got absolutely destroyed by Jye Amiss during the pre-season and now that he’s healthy again, he’s revealed just how bad the damage was at the time.

Craig O'Donoghue

Angelo and Rebecca Rossi.

ConstructionPremiumPandemic shake-out claims another top Perth builder

One of Australia’s best builders - Perth-based Ultimo - has gone under, blaming fallout from the pandemic era for its demise.

Kim Macdonald

Jaden Martinovich with his mum, fitness guru Kelly Martinovich.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumPhoney drug deal murderer was ‘planned double-cross victim’

A young man who fatally stabbed a teen in a fake drug deal that went horribly wrong didn’t realise a mutual friend had set him up in a plot to steal his car.

Rebecca Le May

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Richard Tu was seen boarding the 529 bus in Cockburn, heading towards Armadale, about 9pm on Monday.

Missing personPolice continue desperate search for 17-year-old boy

He was last seen getting off the bus in Perth’s south, almost one week ago.

Jessica Evensen

Two motorbike riders have been injured in a crash in Bouvard.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumEmergency services at scene of Mandurah horror crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a horror crash involving two motorbikes south of Perth.

Emily Moulton

Firefighters are battling a blaze in Gnangara.

Disaster and EmergencyFirefighters battle blaze in Perth’s north

A bushfire advice remains in place for residents living in a suburb in Perth’s north as firefighters continue to deal with a fire which spread to surrounding bush land.

A large school of salmon of a beach in Bremer Bay

SharksCommentsCommentsShark advice issued for beach in WA’s south after find

A shark advice warning has been issued for a beach west of Bremer Bay due to a dolphin carcass being reported close to shore on Friday. 

Hale headmaster Dean Dell’Oro used his latest school newsletter to question what message the show might send boys.

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PremiumHale headmaster links TV show to ‘boy bashing’

The headmaster of one of Perth’s most prestigious private boys schools used his latest school newsletter to question what message Netflix’s show Adolescence might send boys.

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NewsPics show grim reality of devastating floods

Alexandra Feiam

Shipping containers are Union Pacific's Los Angeles Trailer and Container Intermodal Facility in downtown Los Angeles.

MarketsPremiumTariffs wreak havoc on share markets

Sean Smith

Boyup Brook brothers Cameron Clark (far left) and Ryan Clark with Jacob Clark, 10, Sophie Clark, 12, and Lewis Clark, 4, at the Keep the Sheep rally.

Keep the Sheep rallyPremium‘Sold off for a vote’: Farmers’ feelings laid bare at rally

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Convoy of trucks with Keep The Sheep signage arriving at Quarry Farm.

KEEP THE SHEEP RALLYSEE THE PICS: Farmers get creative for Keep the Sheep rally

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Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

BusinessCommentsUncertainty increased: US Federal Reserve holds rate

The US Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

Jeff Cox

China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s plan to ‘boost consumption’ in bid to grow economy

China announced a “Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption” on Sunday in a bid to prop up domestic consumption in the world’s second largest economy.

Lim Hui Jie

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri last month.

Formula 1VideoComments‘Oscar and I get along’: Norris denies there’s bad blood

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: The British F1 star opened up on his relationship with his Aussie teammate as the pair get ready to do battle in Melbourne this weekend.

Ben McClellan

Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

Grain

Moora farmer Jim Hamilton, Walkaway farmer Gareth Rowe and Yuna farmer Brett Warr check out a soy bean crop in Krasnodar, Russia. Cally Dupe

TRIP OF A LIFETIMEPremiumCBH Group unveils 2025 Grower Study Tour to China

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Funk Cider founders Martin and Dustin Michael who have launched their first beer called Funk Farmers Ale.

TASTE OF SUCCESSPremiumFunk Drinks Co’s Farmers Ale a paddock-to-pint reality

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Barley ready to be harvested.

GRAIN PRODUCTION PremiumKulin farmers a stand-out during challenging year

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CBH chair Simon Stead.

CBH AGMPremiumCBH AGM: Seesawing grain deliveries ‘test resolve’

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Livestock

Gina Rinehart and Adam Giles.

TradePremium‘Moaning like petulant child’: Hancock CEO blasts ‘whinging’

Cheyanne Enciso

Kalyeeda Station near Derby is among the group that had its rent reduced.

RENTS REDUCEDPremiumWA pastoralists win legal fight to have rents reduced

Cally Dupe

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NEWSAussies warned to brace for meat price hike

Zoe De Koning

Agora livestock prices.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA lamb prices ease as mutton lifts

Bob Garnant

Wool

Homestead Road fashion label founder Bridgitte Brooks, centre, gathered with her friends Lizzy Brunette, of Chapman Valley, Nat Kilminster, of Bruce Rock, Aimee Carson, of Binnu, and Marika Yewers, of Mingenew, all wearing comfortable and functional woollen garments inspired for the lifestyle of rural women.

Homestead RoadPremiumYuna farmer Bridgitte Brooks launches wool fashion label

Bob Garnant & Josephine Hingst

Bridgitte Clune, the found of Homestead Road

Homestead RoadPremiumYoung mum creates brand for real athletes of the world

Josephine Hingst

AWI WA industry relations officer Tennille Norrsh and AWI program manager of education and extension Kelly McAvoy with innovative woollen garments that were on display.

Merino industry updatesPremiumMerino breeders face challenges with industry support

Bob Garnant

Honoured with Perth Mint gold coins for their years of volunteer service at the Perth Royal Show Merino section was Terry Ash, Anne Rintoul, Lee Ann Mullan, and Darrell McIllroy.

Stud breeders gatherPremiumStud Merino Breeders’ Association of WA celebrates

Bob Garnant

Politics

O’Connor MHR Rick Wilson on Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie on Friday.

Federal electionPremiumWilson on attack as opponent finally revealed

Tegan Guthrie

That band includes chief executives in the top tier of Synergy, Western Power, Water Corporation, Gold Corporation, and the Fremantle and Pilbara ports authorities.. Pictured: Western Power CEO Sam Barbaro.

WA NewsPremiumREVEALED: WA’s highest-paid fat cats get another pay rise

Dylan Caporn

Kyle McGinn

State PoliticsPremiumCook not worried about lobbying over Westport project

Dylan Caporn

Business and Australian farmers have warned six billion American hamburgers a year will be more expensive amid US President Donald Trump’s 10 per cent tariffs on Australian exports. 

TradeComments‘Six billion burgers’: Farmers reveal cost of beef tariff

Katina Curtis

News Flash

Machinery

Vintage machines paraded through the crowd during the main showcase of tractors at Lights on The Hill in Brunswick.

Farmyard famousOutstanding tractors celebrated at Lights on the Hill

Craig Duncan

The 2026 John Deere combine harvesters incorporate updates designed to enhance productivity.

MAJOR UPGRADESPremiumAutomation and comfort key in John Deere combine upgrades

Cally Dupe

Boekeman Macinery dealer principal Tim Boekeman, who is also the chair of the Farm Machinery Industry Association of WA, said it was a privilege to accept the award on behalf of his entire team.

Machinery BoomPremiumBoekeman Machinery named top case IH dealer in Australia

Cally Dupe

The John Deere 9520R tractor and the Horsch 12m Joker.

MACHINERY SALESPremiumSlow start to tractor sales but dealers urged not to stress

Cally Dupe

Field Days

With the White Suffolk Grand Champion is Elders stud stock specialist Lauren Rayner, judge Joel Donnan, and Kalagan stud principal Josh Addis.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Kalagan wins White Suffolk Grand Champion

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With the Wagin Woolorama British and Australasian Breeds Poll Dorset Grand Champion is Elders stud stock representative Michael O'Neil, judge Grant Bingham, and Shirlee Downs co-principal Chris Squiers.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Shirlee Downs sweeps Poll Dorset field

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With the Wagin Woolorama British and Australasian Breeds Interbreed supreme champion ewe are Sasimwa Suffolk Stud representative Kadee Taylor, co-principals Glenn and Kay Cole, and representative Madison Taylor.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: Sasimwa Suffolk scoops interbreed

Cally Dupe

Wagin Woolorama was March 7 and 8.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: See the pictures

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Horticulture

Updated orange buffer zone for the Qfly quarantine area.

Invasive pestCommentsAuthorities reducing quarantine zone after Qfly outbreak

Matt Zis

Australians currently only consume on average 1.8 serves of vegetables per person per day, instead of the recommended five pieces per day.

ProducePremiumSix-year program to increase vegetable consumption

Ava Berryman

Vegetable growers say they are being pinched by rising production costs and meagre farmgate prices. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AgricultureFood supply at risk as growers look to greener pastures

Adrian Black

Luch Monte in his market garden.

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WA farmer facing seven-figure damage bill from power outage

Oliver Lane

Finance & Markets

Shipping containers are Union Pacific's Los Angeles Trailer and Container Intermodal Facility in downtown Los Angeles.

MarketsPremiumTariffs wreak havoc on share markets

Sean Smith

Elders chief executive Mark Allison.

BIG MERGERPremiumElders’ farm retail takeover bid delayed by the ACCC

Cally Dupe

Beyond the Saleyards

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: Sheep processing bookings remain full

Bob Garnant

Today’s decision will be welcome by all but watched closely into the future, writes Jackson Hewett.

analysis
analysis
RBAComments
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Cautious Reserve Bank gives a little — with a warning

Jackson Hewett

Opinion

RRR Network chief executive Kendall Galbraith.

OpinionPremiumWorking from home is a gamechanger for women

Kendall Galbraith

Voters experienced delays in this year’s State election.

OpinionPremiumWA voters deserve answers after State election failings

Shane Love

National Farmers’ Federation’s new boss Troy Williams has made his first visit to WA, pledging to continue to stand up for the State’s farmers while working more closely with regional communities.

OpinionIndia’s growing demand a new frontier for WA sheep farmer

Omika Upadhayay

ALEC chief executive Mark Harvey-Sutton.

OpinionPremiumTrump tariffs show insight into live sheep trade ban

Mark Harvey-Sutton

Country Communities

Pingelly Quality Meats owner Maurice Gait with his award-winning ham.

$20k giftPremiumPingelly council offers 20K and home to new butcher owner

Hannah Whitehead

Councillor Peter Callaghan mans the barbeque. A community barbecue was held at Nobarach Park on Thursday, March 27 night to bring the community together after the Gnowangerup IGA faces indefinite closure after a fire. Shire of Gnowangerup

Community relief Community rallies after fire rips through Gnowangerup IGA

Cameron Newbold and Melissa Sheil

The Mingenew Turf Club says it was left with "no option" but to cancel its 2025 meet.

‘Left with no option’PremiumClub ‘bitterly disappointed’ with Mingenew Cup cancellation

Kate Campbell

The City of Albany is calling for a natural disaster to be declared after Albany and much of the Great Southern endured record rainfall and flash flooding on March 13 and 14.

support neededPremiumCity of Albany says floods call for natural disaster title

Jacki Elezovich