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Countryman NewsWATCH: Investigations underway after CBH grain train derails

Footage shows a locomotive and at least five grain carriages lying on their side with grain spilled out on to grass.

Georgia Campion

In video supplied to The West Australian, footage shows what appears to be a CBH train derailed just past Cowcowing on 22nd June

RFDS fundraising co-ordinator Kelly Haddrick and planned giving lead Gill Murray alongside AWN WA manager Greg Tilbrook.

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Anyone affected by a road crash in WA can contact Road Trauma Support WA for free counselling and support.

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More than half of all road deaths in WA this year have occurred on regional roads, despite only one in five West Australians living in regional areas.

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WASIA’s new leaderWASIA’s new president a cut above

Newly appointed WA Shearing Industry Association president Sarah Buscumb looks forward to continuing the great work of her predecessor and stamping her passion for wool on the industry.

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Independent wool advisor Justin Haydock.

future of woolWool professional launches business to drive change

Boddington’s Justin Haydock has taken a leap of faith, moving from brokering to independent advisory to be part of the next generation of wool professionals driving industry change.

Melissa Pedelty

Public HealthDeadly bird flu breach puts WA poultry farms on high alert

Western Australia’s multimillion-dollar poultry and agricultural industries are fearing the worst after testing confirmed a deadly strain of bird flu had breached the nation’s borders.

Caitlin Vinci

Koos de Jonge died after a medical episode while practising for the WA Gravity Enduro event at Evedon Park, Burekup, on June 13.

Rider MournedWA farmer revealed as cyclist who tragically died at event

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WAFarmers chief executive Trevor Whittington.

tax reliefWhat Albanese and Chalmers’ tax backdown means for farmers

Australian farmers are breathing a sigh of relief following the Federal Government’s decision to expand access to a key capital gains concession.

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Dozens gathered at the Caversham Memorial Hall on Friday to discuss flooding in the area.

Flood ZoneIre growing among Swan Valley residents as homes flood

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Bangladesh emerges as a potential Australian wool export market.

new opportunitiesBangladesh emerges as a new Australian wool export market

WoolProducers Australia is eyeing export opportunities to Bangladesh after a seminar in Dhaka indicated the country’s growing interest in natural fibres.

Melissa Pedelty

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: Sheep and lamb numbers halved

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Centurion chief executive Justin Cardaci (left) with Express Group founders Andrea and Mark Mazza.

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The chief executive of a family-owned transport group is unexpectedly stepping down after nearly 12 years, triggering a search for a new boss.

Sean Smith

Countryman NewsWATCH: Investigations underway after CBH grain train derails

Footage shows a locomotive and at least five grain carriages lying on their side with grain spilled out on to grass.

Georgia Campion

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has the Dockers firing like no one ever has.

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Motormouth Mitch: Freo's next $2m man who needs to sign

The signature which could cost Fremantle $2 million a season and the forward West Coast could turn to as they try to solve their defensive woes. Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at a big week in footy.

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Yeah the Boys author Holden Sheppard pictured with Steve Pennells.

TVPerth’s gay AFL drama secures global TV audience

In a massive coup for the local screen industry, WA-based production company Deadset Pictures has secured the screen rights to Yeah the Boys.

Caitlin Vinci

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