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SUPER TAX‘Asset-rich, cash-poor’: Farmers hit by super changes

Farmers have come out swinging against Labor’s planned changes to superannuation taxation, saying asset-rich but cash-poor farming families may have to sell property to cover the tax.

Cally Dupe and Jackson Hewett

National Farmers’ Federation president David Jochinke said 3500 farming families will be instantly hit under new superannuation tax rules.

Farmer turned rural crime author Fleur McDonald pictured at her Boyatup property, 110km east of Esperance.

books Esperance author turns a new page

Katherine Fleming

The Coalition’s dramatic split could be over almost as soon as it began, with Nationals leader David Littleproud and Liberal leader Sussan Ley meeting in Canberra to negotiate a swift reunion.

Federal PoliticsAustralian news and politics, May 22, 2025

Recap all the news and politics from Australia and around the world from Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Kimberley Braddish and Matt Shrivell

The PyroMantis payload launched by Curtin University’s Binar Space Program from Waroona on Friday.

Space age technologyHigh-altitude balloon launch nets remarkable results

Curtin University’s Space Science Technology Centre successfully lifted cameras 33kms into the sky from Waroona in March to capture data on the moisture content of native forests.

Craig Duncan

Premier Roger Cook officially reopens CSBP’s third nitric acid and ammonium nitrate plant in Kwinana.

CARBON ABATEMENT CSBP steams ahead with decarbonisation

Fertiliser giant CSBP is steaming ahead with its decarbonisation program with new technology at one of its Kwinana plants expected to slash carbon emissions by 98 per cent.

Cally Dupe

De Rosa’s Highway Motors dealer principal Gavin Dunstan.

Agriculture Regional tractor seller nabs major franchises for South West

Waroona’s De Rosa’s Highway Motors has acquired the Case IH and K-Line Ag franchises now servicing the wider Margaret River area stretching south to Manjimup.

Craig Duncan

Entrants in the state final of the Young Farmers Challenge at the Perth Royal Show in 2024.

GIDGEGANNUP SMALL FARM FIELD DAYGidgegannup Small Farm Field Day’s big new attraction

Agricultural young guns in the Perth Hills are gearing up to showcase their talent when the much-loved Young Farmers Competition is held at the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day for the first time.

Cally Dupe

Yallingup Coastal Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade member Paul Blight.

National Volunteer WeekYallingup’s Paul Bright reflects on three decades of service

When Paul Bright started serving at the Yallingup Coastal Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade it was little more than a shed, today it is one of the leading stations in the region.

Craig Duncan

Gidgegannup property sells for $5.5million

House That!Italian-inspired estate sells for fraction of expected price

The recently sold Gidgegannup estate - and its relatively low price - are equally extraordinary.

Beyond the SaleyardsBeyond the Saleyards: Farmers wait for break in the weather

It might be stating the obvious, but much of WA is hanging out for a break in the weather.

Police Minister Reece Whitby took up the argument during Question Time, accusing Mr Zempilas of hypocrisy.

state politics Firearms seized as WA Government targets ‘both ways Baz’

Almost 2000 firearms have been seized under WA’s new gun laws - including from hundreds from convicted criminals - as Labor hits back at Opposition criticism of the rollout.

This year’s conference will be held at the Hyatt Essendon Fields in Melbourne on July 24.

MACHINERY GET-TOGETHERFarm machinery sector asked a pivotal question

Australia’s farm machinery industry is being asked a timely question ahead of the its biggest annual get-together in July.

Cally Dupe

Fallout from David Littleproud’s coalition split continues as Sussan Ley eyes a Liberal makeover.

‘Leap of faith’Noalition no more: Libs, Nats in peace talks

The Coalition’s break-up has been paused just 48 hours after Nationals’ leader David Littleproud’s shock announcement, as the party pledges to revisit negotiations with new Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Ashlee Fruet (left) is one of the patients caught up in the mess created by the death of Dr David Hurst and his past deeds.

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Rogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket

The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.

John Flint

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Ex-Eagle reveals club’s struggles saw him turn back on footy

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica has lifted the lid on the toll the club’s losing culture had taken on players’ mental health, admitting it was behind his decision to quit the side and take a break from football.

Aaron Kirby

Claremont RSL President David Thomas at Perth War Cemetery Karrakatta.

ANZACGrave shame as fallen Great War veterans lie forgotten

As Australia prepares for the State funeral of Arthur Leggett, dozens of soldiers who served in the Great War lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Ben Harvey

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Dentist was allowed to practice despite his criminal past

A Perth dentist accused of extracting $2.3 million of patients’ prepayments from a top clinic, sending it broke and leaving clients untreated, was allowed to practice despite a previous conviction for fraud.

John Flint

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Sanjoy Dhar leaves the Magistrates Court at the inquest into the death of child Sandipan Dhar.

COURTS & JUSTICESandipan’s dad says he was made to feel like ‘time waster’

The father of a toddler who died at Joondalup Health Campus two days after being denied blood tests that would have revealed he had cancer has told his son’s inquest the hospital ‘destroyed’ his family’s lives.

Rebecca Le May

Zephyr Cafe in East Fremantle has been turning away customers during its busiest times.

RetailIconic Perth cafe turns away diners with controversial sign

East Fremantle’s long-standing Zephyr Cafe has come under fire for turning away customers during its busiest times.

Caitlin Vinci

Crashes at the Karrinyup Road and Burroughs Road intersection have more than doubled since the Karrinyup Shopping Centre’s redevelopment.

TrafficDamning review reveals extent of Karrinyup traffic woes

Following mounting community concerns, the City of Stirling has conducted a detailed traffic review around Karrinyup Shopping Centre, which has revealed rising safety issues.

The City of Nedlands is being investigated.

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Director-general steps in amid turmoil at Nedlands council

The State Government’s highest-serving local government employee has launched an investigation into the City of Nedlands over potential breaches of the Local Government Act.

Joel Selwood has paid tribute to his brother Adam Selwood on Instagram.

AFLAFL great’s heartbreaking tribute to Adam Selwood

Joel Selwood has honoured his brother Adam with a touching tribute.

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House That!Italian-inspired estate sells for fraction of expected price

Kim Macdonald

state politics Firearms seized as WA Government targets ‘both ways Baz’

Jessica Page

‘Leap of faith’Noalition no more: Libs, Nats in peace talks

Caitlyn Rintoul

House values in regional areas are performing better than many capital cities, fresh data shows. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Urban PlanningRegional house price growth outstrips capital cities

Jack Gramenz

Emotional Rollercoaster Can’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

CNBC newsTariff pause means new surge in freight shipments

Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause.

Lori Ann LaRocco

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Jennifer Liu

Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC news‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy