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  1. Blue ribbon salePremiumWheatbelt portfolio could fetch up to $35m

  2. firebug forgivenPremiumTeen arsonist’s ‘overwhelming stress’ saves him from jail

  3. DAIRY CODE BREACHLactalis ordered to pay $950,000 after Dairy Code breach

  4. Crisis meetingPremiumWA farmers turn out in force to defend agriculture industry

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Major overhaul of Indigenous heritage laws could be on way

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti has opened the door to an overhaul of controversial Indigenous heritage laws, declaring nothing was off the table and ‘if there needs to be change, they will be changed’.

Josh Zimmerman, Rebecca Le May and Caitlyn Rintoul

FootballFormer GFL vice-chairman to lead State team

Goldfields Football League to be represented by five players as former local Brendon Simpson is promoted to head coach.

Neale Harvey

LifestylePremiumOn tractor for world record as mighty machine turns 100

The Farmall tractor, loved by generations of farmers and collectors, will celebrate its centenary in country NSW this weekend.

Stephanie Gardiner

Fuelling the futurePremiumNarrogin biorefinery $4.72m closer to realisation

A renewable diesel biorefinery is expected to bring around 35 jobs to the area, as well as jobs during construction. 

Daniel Rooney

‘Billionaire’ no big dealCommentsPremiumThrill of strike still drives billion-dollar man Tim Goyder

INSIDER: Mining entrepreneur Tim Goyder has seen more exploration misses than hits over the course of his 40-year career, but nothing compares to the night he made a huge discovery at Julimar.

Danielle Le Messurier

MEGA SPENDGRDC unveils ‘most ambitious’ five-year plan in history

Australia’s biggest grains research organisation plans to spend more than $1 billion on “world class” research during the next five years,.

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CommentsHearbreak as whales euthanised on shoreline

The remaining whales at Cheynes Beach have been euthanised under the directive of veterinary staff after an exhausting rescue effort by 250 volunteers.

Blue ribbon salePremiumPremiumWheatbelt portfolio could fetch up to $35m

A first-generation farmer in charge of one of WA’s most well-known hay businesses has listed his 1654ha Wheatbelt portfolio for sale, with expectations it could fetch more than $35 million. 

Post-poll warningCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPremier blames dire poll numbers on Labor’s ‘reset’

Roger Cook warned his Cabinet to not present ‘as an arrogant Government’ after dire polling showed slumping support for Labor in WA, saying a ‘reset’ was inevitable after Mark McGowan’s sudden resignation.

‘Not necessary’CommentsPremiumAACo owner Joe Lewis charged in US with insider trading

British billionaire Joe Lewis, the owner of Australian Agricultural Co and the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club in London, has been charged with insider trading in the US. 

Ava Benny-Morrison

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The West Australian exclusive
‘We deserve it’CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Minister silent as farmers call for public phase-out report

Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is refusing to say whether an upcoming report by Labor’s live sheep export phase-out panel will be made public, amid mounting calls for transparency.

Adam Poulsen

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Two teen motorcyclists hospitalised after horror collision

Two motorcyclists have been rushed to hospital with serious and critical injuries after colliding with a car in Morley on Monday night.

Lauren Price and Caleb Runciman

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The West Australian exclusive
‘YOU’VE GOT TO STAY STRONG’CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
CRUEL BLOW: Milli’s brave mum faces her own cancer battle

The mum of beloved Perth teenager Amelia ‘Milli’ Lucas is facing yet another devastating cancer fight, two years after losing her daughter to brain cancer.

Sarah Makse

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The West Australian exclusive
‘Communication breakdown’VideoPremium
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Perth hospitals to blame over ‘beloved’ retiree’s death

A Perth retiree with a suspected gallstone that wasn’t actually there still somehow underwent surgery — which led to serious medical complications that then led to her death, a coroner has found.

Tim Clarke

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Girl’s ribs broken in latest brutal school violence incident

Horrifying footage has emerged of a Year 7 student being attacked by an older girl at a bus stop outside a public high school in Mandurah.

Bethany Hiatt

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Google Australia and New Zealand MD Melanie Silva says AI has the opportunity to create an additional $13 trillion of economic output, urging leaders to consider ‘what slice is your organisation going to take’.

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Only room for one of WA’s stud all-rounders at The Oval

Cam Green and Mitch Marsh could both play together in a future Test team, but in this current make-up, the balance doesn’t feel right, writes Justin Langer.

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CommentsPremiumThe real reason the CFMEU wants a super-profits tax

In tonight’s show, Harvey reveals the real reason the CFMEU wants a super-profits tax and why FIFO workers should be worried about the plan.

Hamstring strain PremiumPremiumEagles skipper ruled out of battle with cellar-dwellers

West Coast captain Luke Shuey faces an uphill battle to play against North Melbourne on Sunday, despite coach Adam Simpson refusing to rule him out. 

‘I was frightened’ CommentsComments77yo survives horrific shark bite days before surfer attack

A South West grandfather broke down in tears as he relived the terrifying moment he was bitten by a two-metre shark.

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Hearbreak as whales euthanised on shoreline

Kasey Gratton and Eliza Kavanagh

Blue ribbon salePremiumWheatbelt portfolio could fetch up to $35m

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Post-poll warningCommentsPremiumPremier blames dire poll numbers on Labor’s ‘reset’

Rebecca Le May and Xander Sapsworth-Collis

‘Not necessary’CommentsPremiumAACo owner Joe Lewis charged in US with insider trading

Ava Benny-Morrison

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CNBCCommentsWhat new norm of China growth means for global economy

‘The property driver — and with that, that pool of iron ore from Brazil and/or Australia and machines from Germany or appliances from all over the world — has gone’.

Elliot Smith

CNBCCommentsPremiumNuclear isn’t part of Australia’s energy mix. Here’s why

But to keep the lights on, Australia will have to ‘double down’ on its investments in renewable energy, storage and transmission, says Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen. 

Charmaine Jacob

CNBCCommentsPremium‘Twitter killer’: Why Musk risks it all with X rebrand

Elon Musk has long been enamored of the letter X and wants the service to become an all-in-one app.

Jonathan Vanian

CNBCCommentsOil faces ‘serious problems’ as China, India demand ramps up

Oil prices are set to rise in the second half of the year as supply struggles to meet demand, according to the Secretary General of the International Energy Forum. 

Charmaine Jacob

Grain

MEGA SPENDGRDC unveils ‘most ambitious’ five-year plan in history

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Blue ribbon salePremiumWheatbelt portfolio could fetch up to $35m

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Signs of lifePremiumKalium Lakes reworks contract with Ebtec for Beyondie plant

Jordan Murray

World NewsNATO-Ukraine Council to discuss Black Sea grain

Jorn Petring, Andre Ballin and Ansgar Haase

Livestock

DAIRY CODE BREACHLactalis ordered to pay $950,000 after Dairy Code breach

Aidan Smith

WA DAIRY ELECTIONNoakes continues as dairy head while Evans steps in as VP

Aidan Smith

Angus Spring WalkPremiumThe Angus Committee of WA’s Spring Walk is back this year

Bob Garnant

THE FULL BOTTLEWAF Dairy Conference: Ray Pulford claims Milk Bottle Award

Aidan Smith

Wool

WOOL BIOHARVESTINGAWI wool bioharvesting demo set for Katanning in October

Aidan Smith

WOOL RESEARCHNew biological wool harvesting research underway

Aidan Smith

‘Integrated approach’Elders’ Rockingham wool handling hub opens

Adam Poulsen

WOOL SEASON UPDATEWool market has best start to season since 2020

Aidan Smith

Politics

Post-poll warningCommentsPremiumPremier blames dire poll numbers on Labor’s ‘reset’

Rebecca Le May and Xander Sapsworth-Collis

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The West Australian exclusive
‘We deserve it’CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Minister silent as farmers call for public phase-out report

Adam Poulsen

Pork barrelling probePremiumLabor under inquiry after vital mobile spots missed funding

Adam Poulsen

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The West Australian exclusive
‘Prevent the madness’ CommentsPremium
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Shock move which could torpedo WA heritage laws

Dan Jervis-Bardy

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Machinery

NEW RECORDNew Holland smashes national sales record in June

Aidan Smith

GLOBAL FOCUSRaycol Geraldton’s Colin Whyatt shares international story

Aidan Smith

COMBINES CUT ITCombine harvester sales up 78 per cent on June last year

Aidan Smith

Farm Safety WeekFarm Safety Week: Farmer’s story of near-death accident

Liz Casben and Aidan Smith

Field Days

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field DayPremiumRecords broken at Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day

Adam Poulsen

GIDGEGANNUP SMALL FARM FIELD DAY Wadumbah Aboriginal Dance Group to perform at Gidgegannup

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Gidgeannup Small Farm Field DayGidgeannup Small Farm Field Day: Woodturners on display

Aidan Smith

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day: Angora goats set for show

Aidan Smith

Horticulture

‘Inter-jurisdictional network’PremiumNew taskforce to bolster northern biosecurity

Adam Poulsen

AUSVEG MERGER Onions Australia merges with AUSVEG in strategic move

Aidan Smith

AgricultureApples, bees, mites and the pollination gauntlet

John Kidman

CrimePremiumFarmer 'turned blind eye to drugs growing on his land'

Laine Clark

Finance & Markets

RIC MILESTONERIC delivers $3.16 billion in loans at five year milestone

Aidan Smith

INDIA TRADEMinister leads ag industry delegation to India

Aidan Smith

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumLamb market takes another dive

Rob Kelly

GLOBAL MILK DECLINEMilk production outlook sours as households feel pinch

Aidan Smith

Opinion

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Josh Zimmerman CommentsPremium
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Can WA Labor brand really have fallen so far, so fast?

Josh Zimmerman

Josh Zimmerman

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Ben HarveyPremium
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Could BHP dig into Andrew Forrest’s FMG empire?

Ben Harvey

OPINION PremiumOpinion: Once-respected iconic institution has sunk

David Galvin

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Paul MurrayPremium
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New heritage law farce puts WA on road to nowhere

Paul Murray

Paul Murray

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FootballFormer GFL vice-chairman to lead State team

Neale Harvey

Farm Safety WeekFarm Safety Week: Farmer’s story of near-death accident

Liz Casben and Aidan Smith

LIFE MEMBERSHIPPremiumCWA warrior Heather Allen acknowledged for fearless service

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Leadership changeSafeFarms WA: Holly Freeman takes reins from Maree Gooch

Aidan Smith