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  1. EconomyLabor's industrial relations reforms pass Senate

  2. “very disappointing”CommentsPremiumAnother potash player bites the dust

  3. BusinessDrier conditions to drive agricultural production down

  4. SKY FIGHTERSPremiumChoppers and C130 complete the WA aerial firefighting fleet

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    MP fears dodgy power lines pose ‘unacceptable’ bushfire risk

Carbon farmingPremiumAg Minister visits Denmark to announce voucher recipients

Seven Great Southern farms were among the 43 recipients of carbon farming vouchers announced by the State Government this week.

Stuart McGuckin

ApplesPremiumApple trail plans to celebrate industry and history

The legacy of WA’s apple industry and Pink Lady and Sundowner apples creator John Cripps is planned to be celebrated with a planned apple trail, organised by Mr Cripps’ daughter.

Daniel Hocking

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Surprise moveCommentsPremium
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Small the big favourite to take up SW seat of exiting MP

Former senator Ben Small is believed to have the inside track to replace Forrest MP Nola Marino, who on Monday announced she plans to retire at the next Federal election. 

Josh Zimmerman and Katina Curtis

PoliticsSupermarket profits in spotlight as living costs bite

As Australians battle the increasing cost of living, a parliamentary inquiry will investigate if major supermarkets are price gouging to get record profits.

Maeve Bannister

‘CLOSING LOOPHOLES BILL’Farmers ‘disappointed’ as IR reforms pass Lower House

A nationwide overhaul of industrial relations laws has passed through the House of Representatives, angering farmers who had urged Labor to take the ‘catastrophic’ legislation  back to the drawing board.

Adam Poulsen

‘LUMP OF COAL’Farmers furious after controversial IR reforms pass Senate

Australia’s peak farm body has slammed the Albanese Government after an overhaul of industrial relations laws was ‘rushed’ through the Senate on Thursday.

Adam Poulsen

CONSUMER PRICESStaple foods rise the most in latest ABS CPI data

The cost of basic staple foods such as bread and milk has risen between 9.6-10.9 per cent in the past 12 months with dairy products topping the Consumer Price Indicator with a rise of 10.9 per cent

Case IH AFS ConnectCase IH offers high-tech precision farming solution

Farmers are being reminded of the benefits of precision farming technologies as they tackle harvest, such as Case IH’s Advanced Farming Systems Connect platform

WA DAIRY SNAPSHOTWA’s dairy industry ‘positive’ as value hits $233 million

The outlook for the WA dairy industry “remains fairly positive” as farmers maintained 4 per cent of national production with more than 338 million litres of milk produced valued at $233 million in 2022-23

OPINIONPremiumOpinion: Farmers face increasingly hostile activists

After a lifetime of being in and around farming, in a variety of professional roles, there is one thing I know for sure — I support our farming families.

Slade Brockman

AWI WOOL TRAINING IN WAShearer and wool handling training schools to change in 2024

AWI is planning changes to its shearer and wool handling training schools to meet ongoing industry needs after holding a wider range of training schools throughout 2023 to meet wool harvesting demands.

Aidan Smith

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Broome road rage incident leaves kids ‘traumatised’

A horrific road rage incident in Broome has left a grandmother and her two young grandchildren “traumatised” as the trio’s car was rammed multiple times and the grandmother was doused with vinegar cider.

Cain Andrews and Katya Minns

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Trouble in paradisePremium
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‘Like a war zone’: A weekend in crime-plagued Broome

Violent crime in Broome seems out of place in a holiday haven supposed to be the diamond in WA’s tourism crown. So are the reports a true reflection of the Kimberley town? Caleb Runciman flew north to find out.

Caleb Runciman

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Shocking allegationsPremium
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Teacher arrested at school, charged with child exploitation

A Mirrabooka high school teacher will remain behind bars for at least a month after he was arrested on school grounds and accused of trying to “procure a person believed to be under 13 for sexual activity”.

Lauren Price

EAGLE EYECommentsPremiumPyke watches over as young Eagles put on show at training

West Coast’s new recruits - including No.1 pick Harley Reid - faced added pressure at training on Friday, with incoming chief executive Don Pyke and their families watching on from the sidelines.

Samantha Rogers

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Why a million dollar suburb is Perth’s most undervalued

Perth’s most undervalued and overvalued suburbs have been revealed. SEE THE LIST

Raquel de Brito

Wake in flightCommentsPremiumHow my nightmare flight unfolded

Blood, bandages and screams as turbulence tosses our plane around over the Indian Ocean. Then came the second wave ...

David Cusworth

‘Located safe’Missing young woman found safe after search

Police have confirmed a 22-year-old woman who went missing from a Connolly home has been located. 

‘Ganged-up on’PremiumPremiumPerth woman ‘resigned’ over Lehrmann’s previous behaviour 

A former Liberal staffer claims she resigned in the weeks before Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape — over an argument with Bruce Lehrmann about him taking his accuser’s phone and pressuring her to drink.

END OF AN ERA CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWACA CEO Matthews opens up on why she will step down

Outgoing WA Cricket CEO Christina Matthews started contemplating retirement nine to 10 months ago and decided she ‘wanted to go out on top’.

News

‘LUMP OF COAL’Farmers furious after controversial IR reforms pass Senate

Adam Poulsen

“very disappointing”CommentsPremiumAnother potash player bites the dust

Adrian Rauso

PRICING PROBEFarm leaders welcome supermarket food pricing inquiry

Adam Poulsen

Carbon farmingPremiumAg Minister visits Denmark to announce voucher recipients

Stuart McGuckin

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CNBCCommentsPremiumMusk’s AI start-up files to raise $US1b in fresh capital

The AI startup, which Musk announced in July, seeks to ‘understand the true nature of the universe’, according to its website.

Daniel Newell

The EconomistCommentsPremiumThe renewables business faces a make-or-break moment

Supply-chain dysfunction, rising interest rates and protectionism are making life tough.

The Economist

CNBCRecord number of fossil fuel lobbyists attend COP28 talks

Nearly 2500 fossil fuel lobbyists are estimated to have been granted access to the COP28 climate conference, according to an analysis from advocacy groups, reflecting a sharp increase from last year.

Sam Meredith

CNBCCommentsFossil fuel fight takes centre stage at COP28 climate summit

A fight over the future of fossil fuels has been thrust into the global spotlight at the COP28 climate summit.

Sam Meredith

Grain

GRAINS INDUSTRY ONLINE HUBGrain groups launch online hub to address spray drift

Aidan Smith

research and engagementCommentsCurtin Uni celebrates ag researcher with Partnership Award

Aidan Smith

HARVEST 2023-24 WA grain harvest slows after record-breaking November

Adam Poulsen

MORE TRIALS Train lighting standards still in the spotlight

Cally Dupe

Livestock

CONSUMER PRICESStaple foods rise the most in latest ABS CPI data

Aidan Smith

WA DAIRY SNAPSHOTWA’s dairy industry ‘positive’ as value hits $233 million

Aidan Smith

DAIRY FORUMWA dairy farmers to gather for annual Spring Forum event

Aidan Smith

‘EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH’Aussie goatmeat exports up 60 per cent in 2023

Adam Poulsen

Wool

AWI WOOL TRAINING IN WAShearer and wool handling training schools to change in 2024

Aidan Smith

Strengthening tiesIndia wool trade ‘poised for growth’

Aidan Smith

WOOLQ SHELVEDAWI drops WoolQ in support of the Wool Traceability Hub

Aidan Smith

WOOL MARKET UPDATESustained wool demand brings sellers back

Aidan Smith

Politics

‘LUMP OF COAL’Farmers furious after controversial IR reforms pass Senate

Adam Poulsen

EconomyLabor's industrial relations reforms pass Senate

Tess Ikonomou

respecting boundariesVoters debate endorsed changes to Vasse, Warren-Blackwood

Warren Hately

PRICING PROBEFarm leaders welcome supermarket food pricing inquiry

Adam Poulsen

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Machinery

Case IH AFS ConnectCase IH offers high-tech precision farming solution

Aidan Smith

RIGHT TO REPAIRTalks on right to repair MoU ‘well advanced’

Aidan Smith

UNVERFERTH WA FIRSTUS chaser bin stacks up during Wagin harvest

Aidan Smith

AGRITECHNICA: Agritechnica: Seed Terminator ‘Mach’ 2 launched

Aidan Smith

Field Days

Mingenew Midwest Expo PremiumMingenew Midwest Expo to be held on a Thursday and Friday

Cally Dupe

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

Cally Dupe

Horticulture

ApplesPremiumApple trail plans to celebrate industry and history

Daniel Hocking

‘HUGE POTENTIAL’GreenPlus sets sights on WA expansion

Adam Poulsen

WA Horticulture UpdateWA Horticulture Update: ShoeString program may be expanded

Cally Dupe

WA HORTICULTURE UPDATE PremiumWA Horticulture Update: See the pictures

Cally Dupe

Finance & Markets

RIC ACT REVIEWRIC ACT review provides opportunity for public comment

Aidan Smith

ELDERS ACQUIRES EUREKA!Elders acquires Eureka Group to strengthen supply chain

Aidan Smith

IT’S ALIVE!PremiumBeyond the Saleyards: Strength in lamb market pushes prices

Rob Kelly

Huge buyCommentsForeign buyers snap up $300m Kimberley cattle portfolio

Aidan Smith

Opinion

OPINIONPremiumOpinion: Farmers face increasingly hostile activists

Slade Brockman

OPINION It is time for the WA Government to let go of pine

Gavin Butcher

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Darryl HockeyCommentsPremium
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Fishing is key to food security

Darryl Hockey

OPINION Opinion: Leadership spat ‘bemusing’ but not productive

Murray Ellis

Country Communities

research and engagementCommentsCurtin Uni celebrates ag researcher with Partnership Award

Aidan Smith

DONATION PremiumZoetis donates $100,000 to Beyond Blue

Aidan Smith

AG-tasticPremiumIN PICTURES: Traders’ success at Albany Agricultural Show

Eliza Kavanagh

RAIN RESULTS PremiumRAIN RAIN GO AWAY: Harvest put on hold

Cally Dupe and Aidan Smith