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from the ground upAgritech experts explore technology adoption gap in WA

WA agritech experts explored the adoption gap between technology development and on-farm use at the iiF Conference in Bunbury on Tuesday, showcasing what is already in place and what more needed to be done

Melissa Pedelty

Tim Hopper, resonAg co-chief executive and chief technology officer, UWA associate professor Andrew Guzzomi and GGA innovation manager Doug Hamilton.

A 200ha site is set to be the future location of the Boyanup saleyards.

developmentBoyanup saleyards set to have new home

Melissa Pedelty

WA has the highest estimated share of Merinos at nearly 90 per cent of its flock.

Merino or nothingWA will remain a Merino state, says expert

A WA Merino expert does not believe there will be a move away from Merino towards sheep-meat breeds in WA over the next four years.

Melissa Pedelty

Kojonup broadacre farmers and founders of Hectare Hunters, Claire and Kent Stone.

labour sourcingA WA online platform for finding farm workers launches

A WA broadacre farming family is launching a new platform to give farmers and agricultural workers a simpler way to find each other, with registrations now open before the 2027 seeding season

Melissa Pedelty

DPIRD has warned Wheatbelt livestock owners to monitor animals regularly for signs of lupinosis.

Animal healthWheatbelt livestock owners urged to monitor for lupinosis

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is urging Wheatbelt livestock owners to monitor animals grazing lupin crops for signs of lupinosis following recent rainfall.

Rebecca Nadge

Wool market analyst predict firm prices into the new year with shortages of supply combined with China's low inventory levels of Australian wool.

reviewWoolclassing code its getting its three-yearly update

The Australian Wool Exchange is undertaking a review of the Wool Classing Code of Practice and is inviting submissions from industry stakeholders

Melissa Pedelty

MLA has identified the UK as a market ripe with growth opportunities for Australian lamb.

Lamb on the StrandRoom for Australian lamb market growth in United Kingdom

Australia’s independent meat regulator has identified the United Kingdom as a growth opportunity for Australian lamb exports as demand for halal-certified lamb increases

Georgia Campion

AI vs BirdsAI-powered program to track European starlings kicks off

A program to detect European starlings using artificial intelligence has kicked off along WA’s south coast in an attempt to protect grain, livestock and fruit.

Georgia Campion

National Farmers Federation president Hamish McIntyre.

NO DEALAg’s peak bodies remain opposed to European Union trade deal

Peak bodies for the agricultural sectors remain opposed to Australia’s trade deal with the European Union, despite the Federal trade minister calling for the industry’s support.

from the ground upAgritech experts explore technology adoption gap in WA

developmentBoyanup saleyards set to have new home

Boyanup’s controversial saleyards is set to have a new home, according to the Shire of Capel, which presented the details of its highly anticipated agribusiness precinct for the first time this week.

Cambray Cheese master cheesemaker and co-owner Tom Wilde.

You feta believe itA South West sheep dairy faces genetics problem

A South West sheep dairy has ridden a wave of success over the past 20 years but is struggling to source new genetics, one of its biggest challenges since its brand was established in 2005

Melissa Pedelty

A Massey Ferguson tractor has just completed a journey in WA of more than 2500km, powered by renewable biofuels and biofuel blends.

biofuelsMachinery expert says biofuels are a ‘no-brainer’

A NZ-based machinery expert has demonstrated the potential of biofuels after completing a 13-day, 2500km roadtrip around WA in a new Massey Ferguson tractor.

Melissa Pedelty

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Haydn Thomas Mansell is on trial for careless driving causing death after a rail-crossing crash involving his wife.

courtsMoments in lead-up to fatal rail-crossing crash revealed

Officers from major crash have revealed the moments leading up to the crash that killed Cailee Mansell, with the vehicle’s speed and time of braking key parts of evidence given in day two of the trial.

Jacki Elezovich

A woman’s death is being investigated after she was stopped and tested at a RBT operation in Geraldton.

PolicePolice provide update over women’s sudden death after RBT

The investigation into a woman’s sudden death following a random breath test operation on a Geraldton highway last week is still ongoing as police wait on test results.

Sally Q Davies

Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September.

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & Justice‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

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Tara Morrison (pictured) was killed in Busselton in 2024.

Courts & JusticeViolent murderer sensationally testifies against co-accused

A young mother who violently murdered a woman in Busselton has sensationally testified against her co-accused just two weeks after admitting to the brutal stabbing.

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Haydn Mansell leaves the Albany Justice Complex after the first day of his trial on October 27.

courtsFootage of fatal Redmond rail-crossing crash played in trial

An Albany court has viewed dash-cam footage and heard from the driver of the train involved in a rail-crossing crash that killed a young mother last year, as her husband stands trial over the tragedy

Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

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City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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AI vs BirdsAI-powered program to track European starlings kicks off

Georgia Campion

NO DEALAg’s peak bodies remain opposed to European Union trade deal

Rebecca Nadge

from the ground upAgritech experts explore technology adoption gap in WA

Melissa Pedelty

developmentBoyanup saleyards set to have new home

Melissa Pedelty

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks