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  1. Centenary celebrationsPremiumLooking back: 100 years of WA’s Country Women's Association

  2. MARKET OUTLOOKPremiumWA beef producers continue to lack market optimism: MLA

  3. state politicsCommentsPremiumState talks with farmers after live sheep ban passes Senate

  4. RECORD REBATEPremiumWAMMCO members to receive $21.8m bonus

  5. RECRUITMENT DRIVEPremiumApplications open for CBH harvest casuals

Courts & JusticePremiumMan charged over terrifying Wheatbelt firearm incident

A man has been remanded in custody after he was accused of firing a gun at another man in the Wheatbelt.

Claire Sadler

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Ex-AFL star’s drug test leads to charge upgrade over crash

Former Collingwood player Shannon Cox has had two charges against him upgraded to manslaughter after police received his drug test results following a crash that killed two women.

Caleb Runciman and Jessica Moroney

HealthCommentsPremiumMettam makes major pledge for delayed Pilbara hospital build

After three years of next to no movement on a new hospital for Tom Price, the WA Liberals have made an ambitious election pitch to get the site back on track.

Oliver Lane

‘Innovative genetic research’PremiumWA study aims to lift wheat production

Boosting wheat production by improving nitrogen use efficiency is the aim of a new five-year study by the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration.

Adam Poulsen

ONGOING HEADACHEHigh farm input costs continue to bite

The soaring cost and limited availability of farm inputs continue to be the biggest barriers preventing Australian grain growers from turning a profit, with the exception of bad weather.

Adam Poulsen

FARM SAFETY PremiumHeavy Vehicle Regulator calling for safe practices

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is calling on everyone involved in livestock transport to follow safer practices, after 14 crashes involving livestock were reported in the first four months of 2024. 

Olivia Ford

GRAIN RESEARCH PremiumPremiumProject digs deep into enhanced fertilisers research

A new national research project is exploring enhanced efficiency fertilisers to help grain growers improve nitrogen-use effectiveness and cut on-farm greenhouse gases

Grain newsPremiumPremiumCommodity Ag new Albany export facility

Commodity Ag has loaded its first grain shipment from Albany port using its new export facility.

Community Drought Resilience WorkshopPremiumPremiumChangemaker workshop to tackle drought resilience

Individuals wishing to help facilitate change to further drought-proof their communities are being encouraged to attend a Changemaker workshop held in Merredin in late July

MachineryPremiumIncreased nominees for John Deere Technician of the Year

Anticipation is building for this year’s fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards.

Rebecca Turner

AgriculturePremiumH5 avian influenza gets $6.9 million in Federal funding

Nearly $7 million in Federal funding to protect Australia from a potential outbreak of avian flu has been welcomed by Australia’s agricultural industry.

Rebecca Turner

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WA NewsPremiumPerth union official targeted over alleged bikie links

Australia’s workplace watchdog is trying to revoke a right-of-entry permit granted to Edmond ‘Monty’ Margjini who a police prosecutor alleges was a standover man for bikies.

Ben Harvey

BusinessPremiumCustomers and staff ring alarm bells about Richtek

You’ve probably seen their business ads on TV and heard them on the radio, but customers say this big business has left them thousands of dollars out of pocket. 

Rachel Fenner

Putt awayPremiumBoyup Brook Golf Club to host State Sand Greens

The Boyup Brook Golf Club will be hosting the AgLime State Sand Greens Championship next month with preparations underway for the tournament.

Daniel Hocking

STAYING ON THE CASE PremiumBarry McIntosh uncovers missed investigative opportunities

An ex-Victorian policeman embarking on his own investigation into two missing people claims there are multiple “missed investigative” opportunities.

Anjelica Smilovitis

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cyber securityPremiumGlobal internet outage disrupts flights, medical services

A colossal internet failure disrupted flights, trains, medical services and media outlets across the world on Friday.

Bethany Hiatt

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Shades of 2013: Fyfe seeing patterns from Freo’s finest hour

Fremantle star Nat Fyfe is excited about what could happen this season and has revealed he’s noticing things during 2024 which bring back reminders of why he team was successful in 2013

Craig O'Donoghue

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CommentsPremium‘Like razor blades’: Shark attack victim’s lucky escape

A man who survived a shark attack at Trigg Beach on Wednesday says being bitten by the predator felt like a ‘clamp of razor blades going into his leg’.

PROPERTYCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThe tiny Perth suburb where house prices go up $3K a week

A relatively unknown suburb has risen to the top of the ranks in Perth’s property market with house prices in the area increasing by an extraordinary sum.

AFLCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPiss-take: Plane toilet failure ‘not appropriate’, say Freo

UPDATE: Fremantle football manager Joe Brierty says a debacle where players had to urinate in a sink on a flight home from Launceston was “not appropriate” and revealed the AFL is investigating the incident. 

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Community Drought Resilience WorkshopPremiumChangemaker workshop to tackle drought resilience

Rebecca Turner

AgriculturePremiumH5 avian influenza gets $6.9 million in Federal funding

Rebecca Turner

Agricultural EducationPremiumTertiary institutions need new ag approach

Rebecca Turner

CRIMEPremiumWA executive wakes from coma after US ‘attack’

Lauren Price

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Lifestyle CommentsPremiumHere’s how — and where — the super-rich are investing

The super-rich have a very different mindset toward investing than the average person. Here’s how they divide their investments between asset classes ...

Amala Balakrishner

CNBC newsCommentsHigher-for-longer rates could jeopardise growth: Powell

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardise economic growth.

Jeff Cox

CNBC newsCommentsAmazon’s Asian rival Shein wants to be supply chain giant

The rise of retailer Shein already has Amazon on alert, but its plans of selling proprietary supply-chain technology and services to companies around the world has attracted attention from another corner.

Lori Ann LaRocco

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumTravel demand is breaking records. Airline profits are not

Higher payroll and other expenses are eating into airline profits despite strong travel demand.

Leslie Josephs

Grain

GRAIN RESEARCH PremiumProject digs deep into enhanced fertilisers research

Olivia Ford

Grain newsPremiumCommodity Ag new Albany export facility

Rebecca Turner

Countryman GrainPremiumTime to analyse plant samples and rectify soil deficiencies

Rebecca Turner

GREAT GRAINS PremiumNational grain freight strategy launched

Olivia Ford

Livestock

FARM SAFETY PremiumHeavy Vehicle Regulator calling for safe practices

Olivia Ford

LOW CONFIDENCEPremiumMLA: WA flock tipped to drop as sentiment falters

Olivia Ford

HELPING HANDPremiumWorkshops help producers use fodder more efficiently

Adam Poulsen

‘IMPORTANT CAUSE’PremiumGala dinner raises funds for live export campaign

Adam Poulsen

Wool

WoolPremiumJapanese textile companies keen to expand wool apparel range

Bob Garnant

Campaign spotlightPremiumWool and synthetic brands in eco-friendly fibre war

Bob Garnant

Wool harvesting awardsPremiumWA Competitive Shearing Association: Top guns awarded

Bob Garnant

ECO FRIENDLYPremiumWoollen fibre found safe for marine environments

Bob Garnant

Politics

state politicsCommentsPremiumState talks with farmers after live sheep ban passes Senate

Jake Dietsch

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Kyle McGinn seeks nod for new seat of Bullwinkel

Dylan Caporn

HealthCommentsPremiumMettam makes major pledge for delayed Pilbara hospital build

Oliver Lane

Federal politicsPremium‘Voice for WA’: Payman still deciding where she stands

Katina Curtis

News Flash

Machinery

MachineryPremiumIncreased nominees for John Deere Technician of the Year

Rebecca Turner

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGY PremiumAFGRI awards night one for the history books

Adam Poulsen

‘Heightened expectations’PremiumFarm machinery sales staff sharpen their skills

Adam Poulsen

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGYPremiumAutonomous farm machinery closer to ‘commercial reality’

Adam Poulsen

Field Days

Tastes of the Mid WestPremiumMcIntosh Mingenew Midwest Expo: Tastes of the Mid West

Bob Garnant

CWA MingenewPremiumMcIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo: Town’s CWA turns 95

Bob Garnant

Expo lamb burgersPremiumMcIntosh Mingenew Midwest Expo: Locally produced lamb appeal

Bob Garnant

Dowerin Machinery Field DaysPremiumHarvesters descend on Perth’s CBD in impressive showcase

Adam Poulsen

Horticulture

Horticulture researchPremiumGenome study to fast-track new apple varieties

Rebecca Turner

EnvironmentAustralia's organic rules a hot mess for consumers

Tracey Ferrier

RetailCommentsPremiumColes rejects fresh produce waste, excessive mark-up claims

Adrian Lowe

‘Zest for innovation’PremiumWA’s Zeke Zalsman claims major horticulture award

Adam Poulsen

Finance & Markets

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS WA’s sheep market ‘relatively stable’

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumSheep and lamb markets lift but gaps are evident

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumLittle movement in lamb market

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumWA lamb markets stable, with similar trends seen in the east

Rob Kelly

Opinion

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Keep the Sheep campaign ‘mockingly dismissed’

Slade Brockman

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Sheep shipping ban puts all export industries at risk

Chris Back

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Proper inquiry into sheep export ban is needed

Slade Brockman

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The enduring charm of fox hunting on horseback

Jahn Trethowan

Country Communities

HEALTH AND WELLBEINGPremiumFarmer Mates Mental Health Initiative comes back for 2024

Olivia Ford

MAJOR MILESTONEPremiumShire of Wandering to celebrate town’s 150th birthday

Rebecca Turner

The West Australian exclusive
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CWA of WA celebrates its 100th birthday in Nungarin

Olivia Ford

FUND OPENINGPremiumGrants to upgrade regional sports and rec facilities open

Hannah Whitehead