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  1. Plea to streamline CommentsPremiumRinehart renews red tape attack over Atlas Iron hold-up

  2. AgriculturePremiumWater Rat to the rescue as agriculture goes hi-tech

  3. Past a peak?PremiumFalling prices in gas, coal and agri

  4. Tumultuous sagaCommentsPremiumCrunch talks to decide fate of lucrative EU trade deal

  5. ‘KEEP FARMERS FARMING’PremiumNFF takes on Albanese Government in new campaign

EID DELAY PUSHEID scanning delay in WA backed by ALMA

Industry support for delaying the introduction of electronic ID tag scanning for sheep and goats at saleyards has picked up after the Australian Livestock Markets Association got behind WA’s move.

Aidan Smith

END IN SIGHTPremiumFarm lobby groups welcome repeal of ‘disastrous’ ACHA

WA’s peak farm lobby groups have welcomed the latest steps to repeal the State’s ‘disastrous’ Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, saying primary producers have been in ‘limbo’ for the past three months.

Adam Poulsen and Josh Zimmerman

GUN REFORMPremiumWA farm lobby groups back gun law reforms

The State’s peak farm lobby groups have cautiously backed proposed changes to WA’s ‘outdated’ gun laws, claiming the reforms will help ‘tidy up legal grey areas’ for primary producers.

Adam Poulsen

LIVE EXPORT BANPremiumAgriculture Minister promises to release live export report

Federal Agriculture Murray Watt has promised to publicly release the recommendations handed down this week by the consultation panel investigating how and when to end WA’s live sheep trade.

Adam Poulsen

CHANGING OF THE GUARDPremiumDavid Jochinke elected new NFF president

Victorian grain grower and livestock producer David Jochinke has been elected president of the National Farmers’ Federation, with WA mixed farmer John Hassell named vice president. 

Adam Poulsen

Critical injuriesPremiumTwo people flown to Perth after serious crash near Corrigin

Two people were critically injured in a serious crash near Corrigin in the Wheatbelt on Wednesday night.

Cameron Newbold

Anderson RamsPremiumPremiumAnderson Rams Poll Merinos top at $9200

A Kojonup-bred Poll Merino ram sold to a top-price of $9200 at the Anderson family’s annual ram sale that celebrated nearly 70 years of offering highly productive genetics throughout Australia.

Merinotech ram salePremiumPremiumMerinotech inaugural ram sale sells to a top of $3600

The inaugural Merinotech WA Poll Merino Ram Sale at Kojonup was an accumulation of 35 years of science-based performance breeding that resulted in a top-price of $3600.

CWA TURNS 100 CWA of WA members urged to ‘be loud’ ahead of centenary

Country Women’s Association of WA members are being urged to put their humble instincts aside and showcase their local and community achievements widely ahead of the group’s 100-year celebrations next year. 

‘Transition year’PremiumRabobank predicts ‘calmer’ 2024 for fertiliser markets

Global fertiliser prices have been tipped to settle next year, offering some relief to West Australian farmers hammered by skyrocketing input costs.

Olivia Ford

JD UPDATESJohn Deere updates Gen 4 displays for combine harvesters

The launch of John Deere’s latest round of software updates for Gen 4 Displays and John Deere Operations Center has come at the ideal time for farmers gearing up for harvest. 

Aidan Smith

Subscriber Exclusive

WATCH NOWNew WA true crime series: Vanishing Cousins

The disappearance of two teens from Scarborough Beach in 1974 remains one of Australia’s most baffling mysteries. The West’s exclusive series investigates what happened to Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters.

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Rock the dockCommentsPremium
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More Freo than John Butler, Nat Fyfe and Little Creatures

After more than 35 years in an unfashionable part of the port city, this seafood stalwart remains a quintessentially Fremantle institution.

Simon Collins

House That!CommentsPremiumEx-Eagle kicks $2.55m goal with sale of North Freo home

The life of former footballer John Annear appears to have come full circle, with the Goldfields-born lad planning to spend more time in the country after the sale of his North Fremantle home last month.

Kim Macdonald

Frenzied attackPremiumNo jail, second chance for meth ‘monster’ who gouged eyes

A ‘monster’ who subjected his partner to a horrific attack which involved him stabbing her and gouging her eyes has been given six months to prove he can turn his life around. WARNING: GRAPHIC

Tegan Guthrie

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‘Strategic stake’CommentsPremiumRinehart makes move to spoil another major lithium deal

Billionaire Gina Rinehart has dealt her company into another billion-dollar lithium deal in Western Australia, with a strategic move to upset Chilean giant SQM’s bid for junior explorer Azure Minerals.

Adrian Rauso

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Rock the dockCommentsPremium
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More Freo than John Butler, Nat Fyfe and Little Creatures

After more than 35 years in an unfashionable part of the port city, this seafood stalwart remains a quintessentially Fremantle institution.

Simon Collins

Brutal act PremiumPremiumMan accused of blinding another man in slingshot attack

A Mid West man accused of firing a metal ball from a slingshot that lodged into another man’s head and blinded him permanently earlier this month has been granted bail.

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CommentsPremiumA greener, safer cactus-free Perth CBD is coming to you

The impending Carillon Arcade demolition and redevelopment provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to remodel Forrest Place. So, it might be time for the cactus to go.

‘Competitive’ campaignPremiumPremiumFormer Greens MP Xamon elected as City of Vincent mayor

A former Greens State MP has defeated two City of Vincent councillors to become the city’s new mayor.

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Critical injuriesPremiumTwo people flown to Perth after serious crash near Corrigin

Cameron Newbold

CWA TURNS 100 CWA of WA members urged to ‘be loud’ ahead of centenary

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Past a peak?PremiumFalling prices in gas, coal and agri

Matt Mckenzie

Plea to streamline CommentsPremiumRinehart renews red tape attack over Atlas Iron hold-up

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THE ECONOMISTCommentsPremiumFall of China’s ‘manganese king’ may hit global EV supply

THE ECONOMIST: The toppling of China’s ‘Manganese King’ Jia Tianjiang has been likened by one mining insider as the equivalent of Rio Tinto going bust in the iron ore sector.

The EconomistPremiumWhy ExxonMobil is paying $US60b for Pioneer

THE ECONOMIST: Consolidation will transform America’s fragmented shale industry.

CNBCCommentsChina’s exports and imports drop again in September

China has reported a smaller-than-expected decline in exports in September from a year ago, while imports missed, according to customs data released on Friday.

Evelyn Cheng

CNBCCommentsPremiumHead down & hustling? You’re doing work all wrong. Try this

You’ve heard those phrases promoting the idea that success, achievement and happiness are all enabled by a hefty bank account. Here’s why you shouldn’t believe it.

Ashton Jackson

Grain

‘Transition year’PremiumRabobank predicts ‘calmer’ 2024 for fertiliser markets

Olivia Ford

Cropping boost for 2024Cropping program expansion plans at Allanooka

Aidan Smith

HARVEST 2023PremiumWA grain harvest forecast slashed after lack of spring rain

Adam Poulsen

GRAIN MERGERPremiumMajor exports move in pulse and grains merger

Olivia Ford

Livestock

Anderson RamsPremiumAnderson Rams Poll Merinos top at $9200

Bob Garnant

Merinotech ram salePremiumMerinotech inaugural ram sale sells to a top of $3600

Bob Garnant

IDF Awards 2023Dairy Australia recognised for Environmental Tracker

Aidan Smith

MAIDEN EWES HELD BACKSheep producers hold back maiden ewes for better prices

Aidan Smith

Wool

WOOL SELLSRealistic sellers emerge as woolgrowers give in to prices

Aidan Smith

AWI ELECTIONSPremiumWoolProducers recommends alternative AWI directors

Aidan Smith

WOOL MARKET UPDATEChinese wool buyers consistent but ‘price sensitive’

Aidan Smith

AWI ELECTIONSJackson gets AWI board nomination

Aidan Smith

Politics

‘KEEP FARMERS FARMING’PremiumNFF takes on Albanese Government in new campaign

Adam Poulsen

GUN REFORMPremiumWA farm lobby groups back gun law reforms

Adam Poulsen

END IN SIGHTPremiumFarm lobby groups welcome repeal of ‘disastrous’ ACHA

Adam Poulsen and Josh Zimmerman

CHANGING OF THE GUARDPremiumDavid Jochinke elected new NFF president

Adam Poulsen

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Machinery

JD UPDATESJohn Deere updates Gen 4 displays for combine harvesters

Aidan Smith

Machinery market slumpsMachinery dealers prepare for slump in tractor sales in 2024

Aidan Smith

GRENN ON GREEN SRAYINGGreen on green spot spraying provides cost savings

Aidan Smith

Cropping boost for 2024Cropping program expansion plans at Allanooka

Aidan Smith

Field Days

RYLINGTON PARK FIELD DAYRylington well supported as Beas reach 13 year milestone

Aidan Smith

YOUNG FARMERSPremiumNortham team win Young Farmers Competition State final

Cally Dupe

PERTH ROYAL SHOWPremiumPerth Royal Show: Australasian and British sheep breeds

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PERTH ROYAL SHOWPremiumCunderdin scoops AWI Young Sheep Producers Challenge

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Horticulture

BETTER DEALPremiumJapan lifts restrictions on Australian mangoes

Adam Poulsen

Sale hopesPremiumTime needed for rescue deal of WA fruit and veg wholesaler

Matt Mckenzie

FUNDING BOOSTPremiumCash splash supports crop and beef production in WA’s north

Adam Poulsen

For saleCommentsPremiumMajor WA wholesaler of fruit & veg heads to administration

Matt Mckenzie

Finance & Markets

‘Transition year’PremiumRabobank predicts ‘calmer’ 2024 for fertiliser markets

Olivia Ford

EVOKEAG Elders and AgriFutures partner for evokeAG to 2026

Aidan Smith

AGCO TRIMBLE VENTUREAGCO acquires 85 per cent of Trimble for $2 billion

Aidan Smith

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: Lamb market under pressure

Rob Kelly

Opinion

OPINIONPremiumVessels are not the safest place for animals: RSPCA

Lynne Bradshaw AM

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Live export fight just getting started

Aidan Smith

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OPINION PremiumThere has never been a better time to get out of sheep

Murray Ellis

OPINIONPremiumFirearms changes primary producers can live with

Trevor Whittington, WAFarmers chief executive

Country Communities

CWA TURNS 100 CWA of WA members urged to ‘be loud’ ahead of centenary

Cally Dupe

FROM BOOTS TO HATSBoot maker branches out in Bridgetown

Aidan Smith

LOOMING DEADLINEPremium‘Exceptional’ ladies urged to apply for Rural Women’s Award

Olivia Ford

Less than a-moo-singMooriel returns to rightful place

Sean Van Der Wielen