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Feed helps cost squeeze after live ex ban, but goes unfunded

A Williams commercial stock feed manufacturer is questioning the selection process of the Federal Government’s live sheep export transition package.

Melissa Pedelty

Cowcher Agrigroup chief executive John McDonald.

Morawa sheep farmers Rebecca and Andrew Moore said the State and Federal governments had missed the mark with the live sheep export transition grants.

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Wasn’t the outcome of the sheep export ban animal health?

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Adam Thomas, Hill Padua, buyer Don Alexander, Narrogin, Brad Groves, Elders, and auctioneer Craig Walker, Nutrien, with the second top-priced ram.

Rams in demandBuyers chase data-backed and easy-care rams at Hill Padua

Demand was solid at the annual Hill Padua on-property sale at Three Springs on September 21, with buyers seeking easy-care rams with dual-purpose traits.

Rebecca Nadge

PreVision was designed to fit into existing farming systems and works with most equipment farmers already own.

new techReal-world challenges addressed with new drone technology

Weed management for grain and cotton farmers is being tackled by a product developed through a German and Australian business collaboration.

Melissa Pedelty

Demeter Grains chief executive and GIWA Oat Council chair Andrew Bolt, at OATSPO 2026, Hillside.

Oats for DaysWest Aussie-grown oat demand grows across China and India

Demand for West Australian oats continues to grow in markets across China and India, reflecting the State’s “huge” increase in crop production despite the cereal’s price volatility.

Georgia Campion

WAFarmers president Steve McGuire, of Kojonup.

hold the applauseMixed response after ‘quiet’ release of Future Flock docs

Sheep Producers Australia’s latest Future Flock documents are receiving a mixed bag of feedback from WA industry leaders, some scathing while others cautiously optimistic.

Melissa Pedelty

Kulin grain grower and CBH Group director Barry West, Romarcom business development and operations vice president Shy Angeles -Knust, Romarcom chief executive and president RJ Angeles, and CBH Group chief marketing and trading officer Paul Smith in Makati City, Philippines.

GRAIN MARKETPhilippines hungrier for WA-produced grain than Indonesia

The Philippines has overtaken Indonesia as the largest market for WA-produced wheat from the State’s grain handling giant.

Georgia Campion

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Feed helps cost squeeze after live ex ban, but goes unfunded

A Williams commercial stock feed manufacturer is questioning the selection process of the Federal Government’s live sheep export transition package.

Melissa Pedelty

Agora Livestock head of markets Dean Hubbard.

Beyond the saleyardsBeyond the Saleyards: more lambs may mean more competition

More livestock doesn’t necessarily mean lower producer returns if increased supply also creates processing efficiencies, export opportunities and competition, writes Dean Hubbard.

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Wasn’t the outcome of the sheep export ban animal health?

Morawa sheep farmer Andrew Moore said the State and Federal Governments had missed the mark with the $140 million sheep industry transition assistance package.

Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council chief executive Mark Harvey-Sutton.

OpinionOpinion: The lesson from the live sheep transition mess

Compensation for a government decision should never be confused with vindication of that decision, writes Mark Harvey-Sutton.

Georgia Welsh from Murdoch University is among PhD students who have received support for their studies.

Beyond the campusAg researchers to test their research in the real world

Emerging ag researchers will take their university studies beyond the campus and into WA farming communities as part of the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub’s bursary program.

Melissa Pedelty

Eligible cattle can now remain Meat Standards Australia-compliant after journeys more than three days longer than the previous road transport limit.

a win for the northNorthern producers win with new MSA transport pathway

WA’s northern and remote beef producers now have greater access to Australia’s world-leading meat grading system with a new transport pathway.

Melissa Pedelty

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Justin Longmuir, Senior Coach of the Dockers and Isaiah Dudley of the Dockers celebrate during the 2026 AFL Second Preliminary Final.

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LAIDLEY: Success was always coming

AFL expert Danielle Laidley revisits the controversial Fremantle 2024 call that forecasted their success long before their Flagmantle charge became a reality.

Danielle Laidley

RAC chief executive Rob Slocombe with his counterpart at IAG, Nick Hawkins, on signing the insurance deal in May last year.

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ACCC again rejects $1.35b RAC Insurance sale to IAG

IAG re-applied in January for approval in January under new acquisition rules, having been rejected late last year.

Sean Smith

Family-owned and operated Oscar’s in the Valley announced on Tuesday that it would be ceasing operations.

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Popular Swan Valley restaurant closes without warning

The family-owned and operated venue announced on Tuesday that it would be ceasing operations ‘immediately’, with the beloved business handed over to liquidators.

Brooke Rolfe

WA NewsVictim of horrific fatal shark attack at Sorrento identified

‘Our family is deeply shocked and devastated by the terrible tragedy that took the life of a father, grandfather to be, brother, uncle, husband and friend.’

Kirsty Lichtenstein

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Ms Reynolds became emotional and is hugged by friends and ratepayers.

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City of Perth boss sensationally sacked in secret meeting

The City of Perth has sacked its chief executive, just a week after a three-month inquiry was ordered into the dysfunctional relationship between the administration and councillors.

Jessica Page and Sophie Gannon

Parcel Property general manager Jeremy Cordina, Wanneroo mayor Linda Aitken, Landsdale MLA Daniel Pastorelli MLA and Parcel Property project director Ryan Hunter.

Commercial PropertyThis council is now Perth’s ‘most important housing market’

The local government area is leading the way on development, growing nearly twice as quickly as the next fastest-growing area and cementing its position as WA’s growth powerhouse.

Kim Macdonald

WA NewsShark hunt ramps up as family pays tribute to victim

Capture gear has been set 1.5km off Sorrento Beach as the family of shark attack victim Greg O’Neill pays tribute to the much-loved swimmer.

Chairman Home Builders Action Group Jason Janssen said builders were shocked by how tight the rations were.

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Builders fear collapse with brick rations to last a year

WA builders are expected to be on brick rations for at least a year, as builders plead for more from the State’s only major manufacturer.

Families have been left scrambling for care after Sonas abruptly shut its Wanneroo centre, with children’s hats and bottles still locked inside.

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Parents scramble as childcare centre shuts ‘without warning’

The landlord entered the property on Saturday afternoon and took possession, forcing the centre to close immediately.

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Beyond the campusAg researchers to test their research in the real world

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Inaugural WAARC-GGA Honours Partnership Program scholarship recipient Chris Watts in the field at Kendenup. He undertook his Honours at Curtin University and was matched with Living Farm through the program.

Applications open Applications open for six scholarships for WA ag research

Rebecca Nadge

Kellerberrin farmer and Perth Royal Show volunteer Gordon Curtis pictured with his kelpie, Chloe.

AgricultureKellerberrin farmer to parade kelpies in Royal Roundup

Jessica Evensen

CNBC newsFed’s Warsh watches votes ahead of expected rate rise

Fed chair Kevin Warsh will be counting votes this week both on a widely anticipated rate hike as well as the future direction of monetary policy.

Jeff Cox

CNBC newsHollywood just had its biggest summer on record

While ticket sales are encouraging, it highlights how much the theatrical industry has changed since the pandemic as it is now defined by fewer screens, fewer moviegoers, fewer movies and higher ticket prices.

Sarah Whitten

Retail oil activity is surging, potentially amplifying emotionally driven price swings, said industry veterans.

CNBC newsWhy the $4.2tr oil market is no longer a ‘rich man’s game’

Oil trading was once largely the preserve of commodity houses, institutional investors and professional traders able to make bets involving thousands of barrels at a time. That barrier is becoming much lower.

Lee Ying Shan

Former Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze tells Christine Tan how she helped steer Lynas out of financial distress.

MiningWATCH: How Amanda Lacaze pulled Lynas back from the brink

WATCH THE VIDEO: Inside Lynas Rare Earths’ Malaysia operation as former CEO Amanda Lacaze discusses its turnaround and the race to diversify supply beyond China.