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Physical assault allegationsPremium
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Police investigate claims WA school staff member ‘hit kids’

Police are investigating reports that a female staff member physically assaulted children at a WA school.

Bethany Hiatt

Bremer Bay eventPremiumBremer Bay revs up with community fund raiser

A Great Southern coastal town recently made famous as the film location for Blueback is revving up this Saturday to host a crowd-drawing community event and car show extravaganza.

Bob Garnant

‘QUITE HUMBLING’PremiumEradu farmers claim Syngenta Innovation Award

Trailblazing Eradu farmers Fiona and Liam Mann have scooped a major national award for their range of home-grown, cold-pressed canola oil, just three years after launching the brand.

Adam Poulsen

evokeAG PremiumWA startups in the spotlight at premier agrifood event

Thirteen WA startups are among 40 fledgling agri-tech businesses from around the world selected for the evokeAG conference in Perth in February.

Adam Poulsen

Crop update Low yields, high grades

While last December’s yields were lower then usual, WA growers’ “low-risk approach” has paid off with high grain quality, according to the Grain Industry Association of WA.

Olivia Ford

Extreme heatCommentsPower outage prompts health alert for Goldfields, Wheatbelt

Residents in the Goldfields and Wheatbelt are urged to take immediate steps to stay safe against extreme heat after a surge in heat-related patients admitted to hospital.

Lauren Price

Connection debacleCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTelstra insists Wheatbelt triple-0 outage not their fault

Australia’s largest telco provider has insisted it’s not their fault large parts of the Wheatbelt have been unable to call triple-0 since Tuesday.

Carenda Angus salePremiumPremiumCarenda Angus to offer 32 bulls in 30th anniversary year

The Kitchen family, of Katanning-based Carenda Angus stud, will offer 32 bulls at their sixth annual on-property bull sale to be held on Thursday, February 22. 

Wool marketPremiumPremiumThe Australian wool market unchanged

The first Australian wool sales of the 2024 calendar year realised unchanged results, except for some notable changes in price levels for individual types and categories. 

Monterey Bull SalePremiumMonterey Murray Grey and Angus bulls on offer

The Buller family, of Karridale-based Monterey Murray Grey and Angus stud will host its 32nd annual on-property sale on Tuesday, March 5, offering a quality line-up from decades of stringent selection.

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Gandy Angus salePremiumGandy Angus to offer 70 yearling bulls

The Gandy Angus Yearling bull sale will be held on Friday, April 26, at the Boyanup Saleyards and online through AuctionsPlus with an 11.30am start time. 

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APM horror showCommentsPremiumIn another world as bloodbath brews for ‘A-lister’ company

His company’s share price might have been tanking but that wasn’t enough to ruin a magical European Christmas adventure for APM chief executive Michael Anghie.

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Don the manCommentsPremium
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Malthouse backing Pyke to turn West Coast around

Legendary AFL coach Mick Malthouse has backed Don Pyke as the right man to lead West Coast into a new era but has admitted he is disappointed it could spell the end of his coaching career.

Samantha Rogers

Plans in motionCommentsPremiumLeading property developer reveals vision for Nedlands site

Leading WA property developer Hesperia has revealed its long-term vision to transform a sprawling vacant site in the heart of Nedlands.

Sarah Makse

Elimination ChamberVideoCommentsPremiumAussie WWE star reveals his one regret from epic UK tour

Antagonistic Australian WWE star Grayson Waller has revealed the one regret he has from an epic appearance in London at the same time the Ashes controversy kicked off.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Outage updateCommentsPremiumWhitby: Blackout-causing storm ‘worse than Cyclone Seroja’

Businesses from Gidgegannup to Kalgoorlie were forced to bin tens of thousands of dollars of food and medication after five 50m tall steel transmission towers ‘crumpled like tin foil’.

Josh Zimmerman

Significant damageCommentsWA’s power outage chaos could continue for a week

Three days after a thunderstorm lashed Perth, generators are flying off shelves, people are tossing out food, many are unable to call triple-0 and some don’t even have water.

Lauren Price, Bethany Hiatt and Caleb Runciman

Lotta Lotto! CommentsCommentsPowerball soars to eye-watering amount with no winners

The Powerball jackpot will leap to a heart-stopping sum after no one won Thursday night’s division one prize. 

Fatal crashesPremiumPremiumTragedy as three die in horror week on WA roads

Three people have been killed in horrific crashes in the past 48 hours, marking a tragic week so far on WA roads.

See the picturesHiggins shares peek into new life in France with fiancée

The former political staffer has capped off the first month of her new life on the other side of the world.

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Extreme heatCommentsPower outage prompts health alert for Goldfields, Wheatbelt

Lauren Price

Connection debacleCommentsPremiumTelstra insists Wheatbelt triple-0 outage not their fault

Hannah Cross

Significant damageCommentsWA’s power outage chaos could continue for a week

Lauren Price, Bethany Hiatt and Caleb Runciman

Applications open PremiumMLA on the hunt for new managing director

Olivia Ford

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CNBCCommentsPremiumChina launches a security review of Shein

China’s powerful internet regulator is conducting a security review of Shein as the fast-fashion giant gears up for its highly anticipated US initial public offering, CNBC has learned. 

Gabrielle Fonrouge & Deirdre Bosa

CNBCPremium‘Fraught with uncertainty’: economists look to year ahead

The majority of economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum expect the global economy to weaken this year, saying that geopolitical fragmentation around the world will deepen.

Katrina Bishop

CNBCPremiumMicrosoft boss says global consensus on AI is emerging

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Tuesday he sees global consensus emerging when it comes to artificial intelligence.

Ryan Browne

CNBCCommentsGlobal shipping recession could end as freight rates soar

Vessels transiting the Red Sea have faced attacks over the past several weeks from Yemen-based Houthis, prompting shipping companies to change routes, leading to a spike in freight rates.

Lee Ying Shan

Grain

Grain update CBH concludes its 2023-24 harvest

Olivia Ford

Crop update Low yields, high grades

Olivia Ford

‘Incredible yield’Nuseed expands WA workforce

Adam Poulsen

GRAINGROWERS ELECTIONThree West Aussies join GrainGrowers policy team

Aidan Smith

Livestock

Carenda Angus salePremiumCarenda Angus to offer 32 bulls in 30th anniversary year

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Monterey Bull SalePremiumMonterey Murray Grey and Angus bulls on offer

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Gandy Angus salePremiumGandy Angus to offer 70 yearling bulls

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Arkle Angus salePremiumArkle Angus to offer 65 bulls at Bedford Harbour sale

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Wool

Wool marketPremiumThe Australian wool market unchanged

Bob Garnant

WOOL HUB LAUNCHNew wool traceability hub expected to be launched in 2024

Aidan Smith

Wool production forecastPremiumWA wool production forecast to fall in 2023-24 season

Bob Garnant

POSITIVE OUTLOOKPrice rise encouraging as wool industry prepares for recess

Aidan Smith

Politics

NEW DAWNCommentsPremiumWA Nationals call on ‘local leaders’ to fill Perth seats

Adam Poulsen & Josh Zimmerman

LABOUR SHORTAGEPremiumMigration strategy ‘won’t solve workforce woes’: NFF

Adam Poulsen & Daniel Hocking

‘Numerous red flags’Report shines spotlight on ‘deeply flawed’ biosecurity levy

Adam Poulsen

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Fight for survivalCommentsPremium
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New dawn: Nats to seek candidates in EVERY seat in Perth

Josh Zimmerman

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Machinery

MILLER NITRO 7000 SERIESLeap in spray data control offers new efficiencies

Aidan Smith

BIG CAPACITY X9 reaches ‘phenomenal numbers’ harvesting 910t/day

Aidan Smith

AGWEST PRODUCT EXPANSIONAgwest Machinery expands product range

Aidan Smith

AFGRI PremiumAFGRI team up with the Western Force in ‘clinic for kids’

Aidan Smith

Field Days

Mingenew Midwest Expo PremiumMingenew Midwest Expo to be held on a Thursday and Friday

Cally Dupe

RYLINGTON PARK FIELD DAYRylington well supported as Beas reach 13 year milestone

Aidan Smith

YOUNG FARMERSPremiumNortham team win Young Farmers Competition State final

Cally Dupe

PERTH ROYAL SHOWPremiumPerth Royal Show: Australasian and British sheep breeds

Cally Dupe

Horticulture

GOOD CAUSEPremiumBox of cherries goes for $75,000 at charity auction

Adam Poulsen

GOOD CAUSEBox of cherries goes for $75,000 at charity auction

Adam Poulsen

ApplesPremiumApple trail plans to celebrate industry and history

Daniel Hocking

‘HUGE POTENTIAL’GreenPlus sets sights on WA expansion

Adam Poulsen

Finance & Markets

Farmer’s Pessimism Declining farmer confidence ‘not a surprise’

Olivia Ford

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumWA lamb markets gain solid support

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumLack of heavy lambs lifts prices

Rob Kelly

RIC ACT REVIEWRIC ACT review provides opportunity for public comment

Aidan Smith

Opinion

OPINIONPremiumCan we rely on electric vehicles during natural disasters?

Nola Marino

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Warren MundineCommentsPremium
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It’s up to Albo to make it right for WA farmers

Warren Mundine

OPINIONPremiumRegional households face bleak Christmas

Rick Wilson

OPINION A fond farewell to agriculture (for now)

Cally Dupe

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Country Communities

‘YOUR GPS IS WRONG’PremiumSimple reason behind mystery road sign in Quairading

Staff reporter

CHRISTMAS 2023 All these country kids want for Christmas

Cally Dupe

AFGRI PremiumAFGRI team up with the Western Force in ‘clinic for kids’

Aidan Smith

Dazzling light showPremiumSouthern Lights illuminate Albany sky for avid snappers

Georgia Campion