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Saturday, 20 March 2021

Legal battlePremiumTwiggy in dispute over plan to build weirs on station

Andrew Forrest is set for a legal showdown with the State Government after his bid to build weirs on one of his Pilbara cattle stations was refused.

Jenne Brammer

Jenne BrammerBusiness Reporter, Agriculture

Traditional owners claim the Ashburton River is a sacred site and do not want weirs built on it at Minderoo Station.

Big step forwardCommentsPremiumWA’s first Hydrogen Minister opens up on export plans

Josh Zimmerman

  1. Cattle crime syndicatePremiumMore arrests over huge cattle rustling allegations

  2. HealthVanuatu workers touch down in Tasmania

  3. Shipping turmoilPremiumFletchers International hit by global container jam

  4. WAFARMERS AGMPremiumYork, Pingelly and Williams growers’ new WAFarmers role

  5. Enormous caucusCommentsPremiumRed-letter day for WA Labor party

poll horrorPremiumShock as Labor claims Redman’s seat

Warren-Blackwood Nationals MLA Terry Redman has lost his seat to Labor.

Business AwardsCommentsPremiumPassion blossoms

South West business Planted Passion founder Neil Miles was named in the prestigious 40 under 40 list.

Josh Sunderland

Election decidedCommentsPremiumRundle ready to rumble in new house of pain

With the likelihood of his party being the official Opposition, Nationals WA Member for Roe Peter Rundle is expecting an increased workload but says he is well prepared.

Jason Mennell

Trade warPremiumWTO challenge over China’s barley tariffs moves forward

The Federal Government will formally request the World Trade Organisation establish a dispute panel to address the hefty tariffs slapped on Australian barley by China.

Jenne Brammer

New agreementPremiumChina trade tensions no barrier for Quintis sandalwood

Sandalwood company Quintis has shrugged off the trade war with Beijing by partnering with a major Chinese company, in a bid to boost its products in traditional Chinese medicines.

Jenne Brammer

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Last Libs standing
CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Liberals in a split decision over new leader

The Liberal Party’s only two remaining Lower House MPs — David Honey and Libby Mettam — are both expected to nominate for the leadership after the election wipe-out, The West can reveal.

Josh Zimmerman

Chris WilcoxWorld leading analyst farewells wool industry

Chris Wilcox will be surely missed as one of the world’s leading analyst and commentators on the global wool industry.

Biara saleBiara Santa Gertrudis to offer quality line-up

The Hasleby family will host their 16th annual Biara Santa Gertrudis and Sangus Production Sale on Tuesday, April 6, at their Northampton property, commencing at 2.30pm.

Narngulu bullsThe Narngulu Bull Sale will offer 89 Bos Indicus

The Narngulu Invitational Bos Indicus Bull Sale will bring 89 bulls to the Coolina Sale Complex on April 7 with the auction starting at 10.30am.

Animal diseasesWA food outlets encouraged to avoid animal disease risk

WA food businesses have been warned to dispose of food waste responsibly to avoid spreading devastating diseases among livestock.

Invitational Bull SaleTop bid $16k at Narrogin Ag Invitational Bull Sale

A Poll Hereford dubbed the “cream of the crop” by sale-goers fetched a whopping $16,000 at this year’s Invitational Bull Sale.

Shannon Verhagen

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Ben Harvey

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investigation
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investigation
The 10 arrests that shook WA to the core

The dramatic arrest of a suspect in the shooting of bikie boss Nick Martin will undoubtedly become one of Perth’s most memorable — here are 10 police busts that rocked WA to the core.

Tim Clarke

Bush LegendsVideoCommentsPremiumHow Bremer Bay’s orcas saved a former FIFO’s life

Paul Cross looks out at the killer whales frolicking in the wild waters of WA’s Bremer Canyon with a love like they saved his life ... because they did.

Steve Butler

News

Cattle crime syndicatePremiumMore arrests over huge cattle rustling allegations

Jenne Brammer

oats investmentPremiumOats to benefit in $10m boost

EXCLUSIVE, Cally Dupe

Shipping turmoilPremiumFletchers International hit by global container jam

Jenne Brammer

Avoid the areaCommentsPremiumTruck crash causing major delays on Toodyay Road

Peter Devlin

Grain

oats investmentPremiumOats to benefit in $10m boost

EXCLUSIVE, Cally Dupe

WAFARMERS AGMPremiumYork, Pingelly and Williams growers’ new WAFarmers role

Shannon Verhagen

Grain on RailPremiumGrain rail network set for $102m upgrade

Cally Dupe

Trade warPremiumWTO challenge over China’s barley tariffs moves forward

Jenne Brammer

Livestock

Biara saleBiara Santa Gertrudis to offer quality line-up

Narngulu bullsThe Narngulu Bull Sale will offer 89 Bos Indicus

Bob Garnant

Animal diseasesWA food outlets encouraged to avoid animal disease risk

Invitational Bull SaleTop bid $16k at Narrogin Ag Invitational Bull Sale

Shannon Verhagen

Wool

Chris WilcoxWorld leading analyst farewells wool industry

Bob Garnant

AWI chairAWI chair plans to step down

Wool campaignTrust in Australian Wool campaign launches

Wool pricesWool prices tipped to rise

Bob Garnant

Politics

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Last Libs standing
CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Liberals in a split decision over new leader

Josh Zimmerman

redman fallsPremium‘McGowan tsunami’ blamed

Warren Hately

Controversial decision‘Beggars belief’: McGowan axes Asia portfolio

Danielle Le Messurier

“strong voice”PremiumGrowers confident Davies can “fly the flag” for regions

Shannon Verhagen & Jenne Brammer

Machinery

Treasure familyBrothers Treasure integrated system

Afrgi equipmentPremiumDealer to close Pingelly and Wagin branches

Cally Dupe

Class resultsCLASS posts strong results despite COVID-19 shutdowns

Ag-techAnother case of innovation

Field Days

Wagin Woolorama 2021Denmark students judged the best at Wagin

Cally Dupe

Wagin WooloramaAngenup Merino supreme at Wagin Woolorama

Bob Garnant

WAGIN WOOLORAMA 2021PremiumMurdoch ag students win Wagin Woolorama Young Farmers

Shannon Verhagen

WAGIN WOOLORAMA 2021Brookton engineer’s hay trailer tops Wagin Woolorama

Shannon Verhagen

Horticulture

FLOOD RECOVERYPremium$500K worth of soil washed away in Carnarvon floods

Shannon Verhagen

Nature’s solutionCommentsPremiumOrd farmers enlist bio-warfare to tackle American pest

Stephanie Sinclair

Banana glutCommentsNorth West’s banana-za reduces price of Perth fruit

Jenne Brammer

More helpPremiumHundreds more foreign fruit pickers to arrive in March

Jenne Brammer

Finance & Markets

Beyond the SaleyardsBeyond the Saleyards - Prices on rise as buyers up bids

ROB KELLY

Beyond the SaleyardsBeyond the Saleyards - Prices fatten

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsBeyond the Saleyards - Price stability a feature for WA

Rob Kelly

Livestock PricingPrices stable as lambs hold firm

Rob Kelly

Opinion

OPINIONLip-service to regional WA’s needs

Mia Davies

OPINIONDon’t be complacent, use your vote for a bright future

OPINIONMembers should decide what’s best for CBH

Mic Fels

OPINIONPremiumWagin Woolorama defies odds to mean so much to so many

Peter Rundle

Country Communities

Wagin WooloramaVenturon Charolais supreme at Wagin Woolorama

Bob Garnant

Wagin Woolorama 2021PremiumPerth butcher buys up at Wagin Woolorama cattle auction

Shannon Verhagen

Wagin Woolorama 2021PremiumIN PICTURES - Cattle champions of the Wagin Woolorama

Shannon Verhagen

WAGIN WOOLORAMA 2021Brookton engineer’s hay trailer tops Wagin Woolorama

Shannon Verhagen

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