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‘New Normal’Fertiliser supply ‘hit and miss’ as farmers finish seeding

Almost three months on from the outbreak of war in the Middle East, uncertainty continues to dog WA’s producers as they deal with the “new normal” of soaring input costs and supply constraints.

Georgia Campion

York farmers Adrian and Erin Emin have managed to put their crop in the ground, but have found fertiliser supply is still “touch-and-go”.

A review of the cattle transaction levy has been proposed.

Bovine FundsCattle transaction levy to get first review in two decades

Georgia Campion

Wild dogs are a major pest species affecting grazing industries across mainland Australia.

Dingo v wild dog investigationRecognised biosecurity groups determined to have a say

Recognised biosecurity groups say it’s crucial they are consulted as part of a State Government investigation into dingo classification and the use of lethal baits.

Rebecca Nadge

A bulk cargo ship sits at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Urea ArrivalNearly 100,000 tonnes of fertiliser secured for ag

Nearly 100,000 tonnes of fertiliser has hit Australian shores in the first shipments of a partnership between the Federal Government, CSBP, and Incitec Pivot.

Georgia Campion

Artist Anna-Louise Richardson on her family farm in the Peel region.

ARTIST FARMERAnna-Louise Richardson creates avian artworks from her farm

Contemporary artist Anna-Louise Richardson says that her multigenerational family farm is integral to her practice: nature and animals provide inspiration fodder, while the space allows the room to create.

Danielle Marsland

Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud co-principal Michael Thompson.

APPEAL KNOCKED BACKFederal Court rules against live ex damages appeal

A WA pastoralist says a Federal Court ruling against the northern cattle industry’s appeal for additional compensation following the 2011 live export ban is a blow for farmers and the country as a whole.

Rebecca Nadge

Mark Tucek is the founder of Tucker Bush.

NATIVE NUTRITION Expert wants native herbs and plants in every kitchen

Horticulturalist Mark Tucek has built a nationally recognised native edible plant brand and he says international markets farm our own native foods better than we do

Danielle Marsland

SUBMIT HECTARESCBH calls for growers to submit hectares planted

With seeding continuing across the region at a mixed pace, CBH Group has started its harvest preparations and is asking growers to log their hectares planted.

A HIGHLAND HELLOMini Vale Highlands to be on show at Gidge

The Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day will feature the launch of a local Highland cattle stud and regenerative agricultural enterprise, with Mini Vale Farm set to exhibit for the first time.

ARTIST FARMERAnna-Louise Richardson creates avian artworks from her farm

Bovine FundsCattle transaction levy to get first review in two decades

Cattle Australia has proposed and formed a committee to undertake a review of the cattle transaction levy — the first of its kind in 20 years.

‘New Normal’Fertiliser supply ‘hit and miss’ as farmers finish seeding

Almost three months on from the outbreak of war in the Middle East, uncertainty continues to dog WA’s producers as they deal with the “new normal” of soaring input costs and supply constraints.

Georgia Campion

Kirrily Donoghue, Kiadare Dexters and Miniature Galloways, Gidgengannup.

MINI CATTLEMiniature Galloways and Dexters on show at Gidgegannup

It was a desire to support their community and showcase what the local area had to offer that prompted Dave and Kirrily Donoghue to exhibit at the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Days this year

Rebecca Nadge

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Police have charged a 51-year-old man over two bizarre alleged thefts, including stealing several perfume bottles from a Subi Bloom installation as well as a park bench.

Harriet Flinn

Plans for the new OBH site in Cottesloe, by owner Stan Quinlivan.

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Kim Macdonald

The Bald Hill lithium mine is located approximately 50km south east of Kambalda in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

MiningMinRes to restart WA lithium mine, hire 370 more workers

Mineral Resources is looking to boost its headcount by about 370 after pressing the restart button for its Bald Hill lithium mine in the Goldfields.

Adrian Rauso

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A Kalgoorlie-Boulder teacher said he was drunk when he stalked and acted “erratically” towards an escort who refused her services to him.

Isabella Davis

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SUBMIT HECTARESCBH calls for growers to submit hectares planted

‘New Normal’Fertiliser supply ‘hit and miss’ as farmers finish seeding

Georgia Campion

Cambellin’s Old Liveringa Homestead, which was used as a polling station during the 1901 Commonwealth election, is on the market.

HISTORIC HOMESTEADAn 1888 Kimberley homestead is for sale

Danielle Marsland

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Industrial action continues for TWU members

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Leaders say that they want to hear the honest truth about what’s happening but almost half of executives surveyed said that a lack of honest feedback is their primary concern.

Sophie Caldwell

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